With approval of the physical therapist, I got back to the ice today for about a half hour and took a few shots. Felt surprisingly good for not having skated in 4 months, though my stamina is absolute pants.
Oh yeah my laces are one size up so that I can undo my skates easily without taking them out of the eyelets.
When I tie them, I tuck the excess between my shinpads and hockey socks.
My wife and I have been trying to start our family for 5 years now with no success. We had/needed the help of science (IVF) and we are now expecting! We are due in March and I cannot wait to meet my little girl.