08/06/2026
I used to be cool. I had opinions about things other than hockey. I went places that were not rinks. I spoke in full sentences that did not include the words ""offsides"" or ""forecheck.""
But that feels like ages ago. 🤣
Now I know the difference between icing and a delayed penalty. I have a favorite ref and least favorite ref. I packed a cooler for a 6am game without being asked because this is just my life now.
I would not trade a single freezing cold morning in those stands for anything.
We are all out here slowly becoming people we never expected to be. 🏒