Call it quits?

[Lfntn10 0]

I had tryouts for juniors and I couldn't even finish. I injured my right knee a couple months ago and I may have re-injured it again today, I couldnt finish and had to limp myself off the ice. This is my last eligible year of juniors and I do want to play this year. Should I call it quits for competitive hockey and just get my knee healed back to 100% or see if I can join the team at a later time.

[Guest superman20]

well it depends if you want to play comp. hockey... just do what your heart tells you.

[Alias81 0]

Or your Doctor.

[moose77 0]

Do what you think you gotta do. However, remember you're going to be around for a long time after competitive hockey and you'd probably like to walk as relatively pain-free as possible. There's enough crap to deal with the older you get, you don't need to add to it anymore than necessary.

I'm 38 now, each year I'm starting to get more and more stiffness in my right knee during winter time when temps drop. I'm thinking all the footballs I kicked when I was younger may have something to do with it. From age 16-32ish, I was pretty hardcore doing that and all the force put on my leg with all the kicks I took practicing and playing (mostly practicing) may be catching up to me now.

[GSHL99 0]

You should talk to a doctor and do what he/she tells you to do. IMHO, as you stated it was your last year of juniors, you're competive playing days are over. So it's a simple question really, would you rather play part of a last junior season and risk long term injury (maybe never able to play again) or let your body heal and be able to play for years to come?

[Doctor Hook 0]

Hockey will always be there. You want to be healthy enough to play.

[epstud74 24]

Why not do what I did..I have 4 bulging disks...Find a nice cute girl...get her prego and marry her.. Life works out pretty good after that

[Aussie Joe 0]

Hockey is forever, Knees are not. Get it treated, get it fixed, heal, then come back as best you can. See if you can get some Physio exercises for it so you can still keep your leg strength whilst it's healing. Also goto the Gym and work on arms, back etc.

That way once you decide to go back everything will be as strong as possible.

PS: Finding a sympathetic hockey chick, always works wonders. Mine in particular bakes, sews and even massages. She is a one in a million find.... ;-)

[Hockeydog 8]

I'd say heal the knee, then play wherever you can once healthy. Everyone is right about having to live with your body for the rest of your life.

[hockechamp14 0]

I don't think anyone who told you to heal your knee has played junior.... haha

[gman 0]

Mine in particular bakes, sews and even massages. She is a one in a million find.... ;-)

AND she likes hockey?!?!? Man you are lucky!

[fatwabbit 93]

Get it fixed, then come back... I've gone thru 2 knee operations just to get back to playing hockey.

[Dante2004 0]

Seriously consider the long term. My buddy from college was expected to make it big time in the pros...but 2-3 knee injuries later he could barely hold a roster position on an ECHL team.

He finally gave it up...but he still has the pain. He can barely even swing a golf club now without pain because of the twisting motion on his knee.

Do you want to be able to get down on your hands and knees one day without pain to play with your grandkids?

Besides, you already played juniors...so you will have the memories. It doesn't sound like you were a lock to go play pro or your question would be phrased differently. So, LONG TERM, how will the memories of your time in juniors improve with one more season that you limp through because of the knee?

Just a thought...

Heel properly...and play locally the rest of your life. The game can be enjoyed at the "beer league" level too! ;-)

[evor1 6]

just curious so where does someone such as the OP play after juniors then? are their still full check leagues he can play in or does he play adult rec league or what?

[Gongshow11 1]

Sr. A is after the OP if you dont go anywhere

[Fixxer 0]

If you have a shot at pro hockey when healthy id take a break heal up some and see if there is a surgical fix.

[dietzie27 0]

if you are only in juniors you are gonna be like stevie Y.

[LkptTiger 1]

No one will ever be anything even remotely resembling Stevie Y.

[Dean_ 0]

just take awhile off until your knee gets better and then start to play when your doctor says your knee is 100% healthy

[mac23 0]

You may never get a chance to play competitive hockey after this year. So go ahead and play if you still can. (I don't know how good you are, so it may not be your last chance.)

[big ben 0]

Heal up, come back stronger.

I threw my arm out playing baseball in high school and just threw in the towel, I regret doing that everyday. I had the mind set that if i can't be good, I don't want to play at all, and it bit me in the rear. Don't end up like that.

[millencolin9387 0]

you only get one life, when you're 40 you'll regret not joining the team now, I promise, I cant wait to get my chance to play juniors

[dietzie27 0]

No one will ever be anything even remotely resembling Stevie Y.

i was just referring to his bad knees. i give that man credit for getting out of bed everyday.