Gonna quit hockey

[tonguesOUT4life 17]

More money in it and no injuries just gotta go through brazilian waxing.

All jokes aside do any of you feel uninspired? I've been skipping alot of sessions lately.

[dumbpolak9 1]

c'mon stick the game everyone loves. you can be a gigalo in the off time lol.

[Tour Man 0]

what the movie miracle.

[McDougalfaschnitzer 32]

No need to force yourself if you aren't feeling it.

[porky45 1]

it's happened to me from time to time. sometimes you can get burnt out or have other interests that seem more important at the time. I remember when i was a kid i looked forward to nothing but hockey. I didn't care if it was practice or games or tournaments. Nothing else mattered. Then I turned 16 and had to get a job and start paying for everything...suddenly you realize that if you're not pro, there are more important things than hockey... shortly after the car comes the girlfriend and the serious relationships, parties, vacations...

that's the way it happened for me. I took a couple years off... realized how much I missed it and now just play adult league 2 nights a week.

[Gummer12 134]

Everyone gets burned out this time of year. Don't worry about it. Go pick up another hobby for the summer, golf, softball, beer pong..what have you. Just whatever you need to get your break from the game and come back refreshed in the fall.

[Ahriman 1]

Everyone gets burned out this time of year.

speak for yourself :P

right now I'm absolutely TWITCHING for another winter in Minnesota to hit the outdoor rinks.....

[K9 Unit 1]

man for me there's nothing more refreshing in the summer than walking into the rink and play hockey

but you know it doesn't hurt to take a break

[sickwilly 37]

You might do better with the ladies if you keep playing :P

[gerbe3:16 19]

man for me there's nothing more refreshing in the summer than walking into the rink and play hockey

Totally agree. Wearing sandals to the hockey rink in the hot summer is the way to go.

That being said, maybe this guy needs a change of scenery. Maybe move down a level and work on a few parts of your game, dominate a little and get some confidence back so it's more fun. Maybe getting out of the game entirely isn't the right answer.

[Aussie Joe 0]

Whenever I get over hockey I either play Inline or Soccer.

Soccer: because I remind myself how bad I am at the world game V's hockey.

Inline: its a totally diff set of rules and playing style. It means I'm not doing the same thing with the same line mates and breaks up the monotony.

Also catching up with my old hockey buds and remembering all the crazy stuff we have done, makes me want to get out and repeat the efforts. You need to focus on the good stuff when you are burnt, the great goals, hits, saves etc. Forget the screw ups and bad games. You'll get out of the hockey rut eventually matey.

[RecLeagueHero 0]

I don't play summers anymore, found myself having a serious case of the burn outs. I still play drop in for the work out and keeping my skills up, but I think it's pretty normal to need to take a break. I definately think it's better to hit the links, swim, ride bikes, or whatever during the summer than to push yourself to the edge with burn out and then drop it altogether. You'd probably come to regret it if you ever want to play again.

[sitzlejd 0]

Maybe lay off this site for a while (and thinking about puck outside the rink in general). I find that when i'm not playing much, I end up looking at gear, reading about the sport, etc. When I'm playing a lot I like to keep it compartmentalized. Just think about it at practice, during games and that's it.

I don't know, it helps me. I actually find that I play better when I just come out and play and don't think about it 24/7.

[Darkbyte 0]

I definately think it's better to hit the links, swim, ride bikes, or whatever during the summer than to push yourself to the edge with burn out and then drop it altogether. You'd probably come to regret it if you ever want to play again.

Yup, my better half came back after an 8 year break. He wishes he never stopped. Basically, he's gone from being the best goalie in the country to a very average goalie in the state. Its a hard road comming back

[tonguesOUT4life 17]

darkbyte i hope you get your skates soon lol. ;)

[adam14 182]

i only just realised how out of shape i am, haha. our season ended mid march, and until june as a team, we have nothing organised. once june comes, summer training begins, its basicalley dry land, once a week in a sport hall, and once a week on track, and oh how i regret not doing stuff in between. now moving back to canada in a few days, im gonna be working my ass off for august try outs. haha.

my point is. dont quit. it will be the biggest mistake you make. Ive heard it thousands of times. take a break, sure. but go to pick up with your friends and let it gradually build over the summer until the fall when you will be ready for it.

[Krev 86]

Taking a break is never a bad thing, but quiting it all together will be a mistake you'll live to regret. I've found that reffing in the summer is a great way to still stay in touch with the game, while not actually playing.

[eric42434224 1]

man for me there's nothing more refreshing in the summer than walking into the rink and play hockey

Totally agree. Wearing sandals to the hockey rink in the hot summer is the way to go.

Down here in So. Florida, that is par for the course all year round.

I do miss the change of seasons though. But living in Florida for the last 10 years has made me a pussy when it comes to the Winter cold. Definitely dont miss shoveling snow or getting into a frozen car in the morning.

[Chadd 916]

I haven't been on the ice in nearly a month and won't get a chance for at least another couple weeks. It is actually nice to have some time away from the rink and get some balance back in my life. I've also been busy with work and haven't spent much time around here and it certainly helped me clear my head.

[kovyperron5727 0]

I haven't been on the ice in forever because of a back injury that I have to get surgery on. At first its okay because you get to do other stuff you normally didnt have time for, but at the end of the day you really miss playing and would give anything to get back.

[tonguesOUT4life 17]

i dont want to quit just watching that game 7 made me want to work harder at the game. :)

[Krev 86]

See, all he needed was some inspiration.

[PH_Hockey2 4]

I think you just need to take a little break from hockey that's all. I remember after my senior year of high school hockey was over I took some time off, I was just burnt out mentally and physically from hockey. After my tennis season was all done with (which was about two months) I went to drop in with some of my friends and realized how much I missed playing hockey and that I could never just quit playing all together.

[Eddie20 0]

Its hard to imagine losing my ambition to play. I'm pumped for every game, even though its just men's league.

I had to take some time of and didn't play for almost a year. Though I was able to make use of my extra time, I missed playing each an every week.

Maybe cut back your playing and see if you still like it. If not, save some cash and take a few months off, maybe you'll come back with more enthusiasm.

[Darkbyte 0]

darkbyte i hope you get your skates soon lol. ;)

LOL indeed!

Good to see you've found your enthusiasm