It's not due to flexibility issues or soreness, it's because I am have degeneration in the hip joints, and the doc said not to push the issue. Luckily I don't have to give up skating out or refereeing, but the motions and flexibility needed to play goal would just accelerate the degeneration too much to make it worth it to keep playing. I enjoyed it while it lasted. If anyone needs anything, let me know. I'd like to be able to recoup SOME of my money.