MThockeydad 469 Report post Posted November 26, 2013 My kid got knocked down in practice Saturday by another kid who hasn't learned to stop yet. Twice.Second time resulted in a mild concussion. He needs to learn how to stop--he's taken the coach out on the ice and at the door.She needs to learn to keep her head up and be more aware--and stop/maneuver to avoid traffic.I held her out of her game on Sunday, and she'll miss practice tonight if she's not 100%.I know its the right decision, but it still pisses me off.Just venting, but it would be slightly easier to accept if it were fully her own fault. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickwilly 37 Report post Posted November 27, 2013 My kid got knocked down in practice Saturday by another kid who hasn't learned to stop yet. Twice.Second time resulted in a mild concussion. He needs to learn how to stop--he's taken the coach out on the ice and at the door.She needs to learn to keep her head up and be more aware--and stop/maneuver to avoid traffic.I held her out of her game on Sunday, and she'll miss practice tonight if she's not 100%.I know its the right decision, but it still pisses me off.Just venting, but it would be slightly easier to accept if it were fully her own fault.That sucks that your daughter wound up with a concussion. Hope she's well soon!Is it possible for you or another parent (with the coach's approval) to lace 'em up, take the other youngster aside and help them work on a few skating fundamentals like stopping? Sounds like it could help everyone enjoy things a little more, including the youngster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MThockeydad 469 Report post Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) Thanks sickwilly,She missed practice last night--got a little dizzy running in PE class yesterday. Better safe than sorry.She's improving. I'm frustrated that she's not healing faster, but I don't tell her that.My good buddy's daughter is also on the team, and he's the assistant coach. I discussed it with him on our way to adult drop-in hockey on Sunday night.He's the coach who was taken out on the ice and at the door. I didn't want to be the parent who tells the coach what to do, but I think he grasped that between his own experience and my daughter's it would be a good learning opportunity for the guy. I'll follow up next week.I can't get on the ice during practices yet--our association follows USA Hockey rules closely, and I haven't yet done any coaching modules. I will do my first one on 12/21, and if the kid isn't stopping by then, I'll throw my hat in the ring. The kid is an un-coordinated gangly kid...just like I was. I think I'll start easy and tell him I'm going to coach him on how to use his long reach...and throw in instruction about stopping. :) Edited November 27, 2013 by MThockeydad 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeamHonda401 54 Report post Posted November 29, 2013 Working retail in Black Friday. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DolomaticDangles 13 Report post Posted December 2, 2013 (edited) I've been dealing with a "superbug" for about a year now and I'm sick of it. I basically never feel good enough to leave the house, I drive to the gas station maybe once or twice a week for a few minutes to get out of the house. I had an operation with a 94% success rate early in November that had no effect, and that was after taking several rounds of a few of the the best medicines available. I'll be talking with the doc this week to see what's next, hopefully we can find a solution. I really just want it gone so I can go back to a normal life. Oh and also so I can play hockey... Edited December 2, 2013 by DolomaticDangles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3797 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 Working retail in Black Friday.Try Black Friday AND Cyber Monday. My store is the distribution center for the MI market so we battle 3 fronts daily; store, receiving and shipping online orders. Just put in 14 hrs today trying to get packages out the door. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevelknievel 51 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 I wasn't aware you were the DC for the area too that is weak my friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeamHonda401 54 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 Try Black Friday AND Cyber Monday. My store is the distribution center for the MI market so we battle 3 fronts daily; store, receiving and shipping online orders. Just put in 14 hrs today trying to get packages out the door.Ouch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrangler 157 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 Now go post in "The Sweet Spot" that you guys are employed and happy to have a job. That's exactly what I was thinking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeamHonda401 54 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 lol a little gripe never hurt anyone ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrangler 157 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 Well, that's what this thread is for, ain't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted December 4, 2013 I hate being sick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3797 Report post Posted December 4, 2013 Ouch.Black Friday wasn't too bad for us. That was like a tournament weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goonsquad 209 Report post Posted December 4, 2013 Double fail on my part fmlNo. You were right on both parts. Wrangler was trying to make a funny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrangler 157 Report post Posted December 4, 2013 I actually did make one. "There is no try; there is only do." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevelknievel 51 Report post Posted December 5, 2013 What's better than dropping and breaking your phone? Also losing everything on the SD card. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunt3rsean 44 Report post Posted December 5, 2013 Haven't shot trap in awhile apparently. 10 for 25 tonight. >_> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrangler 157 Report post Posted December 9, 2013 Having skates that didn't work at Winterfest, due to making a rookie mistake -- getting my skates sharpened someplace different, with no time to try them first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted December 12, 2013 WTF housekeeping apparently took the minibar key when they cleaned my hotel room today, for some reason? GFY! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Race4LastPlace 31 Report post Posted December 13, 2013 WTF housekeeping apparently took the minibar key when they cleaned my hotel room today, for some reason? GFY!Oh, the humanity! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted December 13, 2013 Indeed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted December 14, 2013 Dialing in new skates, do I shave the toe and heel or shorten the radius? Decisions....Decisions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmokinApricot 22 Report post Posted December 14, 2013 I hate when you do a team pay and get intentionally run in a game 1/4 way through the season and can't get a refund. I hate that I am out for the rest of the season AND couldn't go to WinterFest because of said injury.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted December 16, 2013 Douchebagshttps://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/993495_10202230773386991_630273644_n.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zebra_steve 11 Report post Posted December 16, 2013 I broke my leg this morning,,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
