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Zoom Zoom Boy
10-17-2008, 08:26 AM
All,

I've been playing road hockey for about 3-4 years now with a group of guys every Saturday from 10am to about noon. Our season basically starts tomorrow and runs until the May 24 weekend.

The games are held in a very large parking lot in the Dufferin and Steeles and since it is a municipal property, is well maintained and plowed in the winter.

Anyway, there is a group of about 14 guys on the current distribution and a few guys have "retired" this year due to age, moving away, married with new babies etc. al.

We are looking to add some new people to the distribution this year as not everyone shows up each week, and at minumum, we need at least 6 guys to play so we can have 3 on 3. You do not need to commit to playing every week, just play when you can. A weekly email is sent out soliciting who can play and a decision is made each Friday.

The ages of the guys playing is between 25 and 50. However, all ages welcome. We play to have fun, get some much needed exercise, network a little and then also occasionally enjoy a beer and some wings after the game at St. Louis Bar and Grill.

No stickwork, rough playing or serious body contact will be tolerated. Accidents happen, but trust us, we know the difference. All of us want to win and the games can be serious, but If you think that a game of road hockey is your ticket to the NHL and you lack respect for others, please do not apply... If you're an idiot, you will not be invited back. The skill level in the group varies wildly, but overall, it is about average. Even if you feel you're not very good, but you want some exercise and want to get better, you are more than welcome. We've had players who didn't even know how to hold the stick properly a few years ago, who are now much better players.

Basically, I'm looking for about 2-4 guys who are interested in doing this and getting some exercise. Every person who plays hockey here, joined as a complete stranger to the rest of the group, so don't feel awkward.

Also, ideally we need at least one guy who can commit to playing tomorrow morning. If you can't, but are interested for the rest of the year let me know.

Please send me a PM if interested and as soon as possible, as we will need to cancel the 1st game tomorrow otherwise. I will then send you all the details and location etc. via email.

mEtH
10-17-2008, 08:31 AM
Thats a great idea but being in the west I think I have to turn it down. Who knows how much i'd want to come out once it gets cold.

Although it gives me an idea to get some TM3 guys together for a monthly game in a school parking lot or something... Something I will bring up with some friends. Would need to make sure we have gear and enough people each time of course.

Zoom Zoom Boy
10-17-2008, 08:37 AM
You'd be surprised at some of the weather conditions this group plays in...cold and snow...hell, we even bring our own shovels in case its not plowed and there is always road salt there to lay down in case of any ice.

That said, if it's brutally cold, a blizzard or raining, we just cancel the game.

Surprisingly, we have been mostly free of any serious accidents or injuries.

I come in from Newmarket for these games and a couple of the elder statesmen, who are brothers, come in from Barrie...

They are a really good group of guys and dedicated too. :)

Zoom Zoom Boy
10-17-2008, 10:14 AM
bump

Wow, can't believe nobody is interested...

Maybe you all just need this motivation...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJkHm2WtSsk

Zoom Zoom Boy
10-21-2008, 11:11 PM
All,

Still looking for one or two guys who are interested. See original post and PM me if you would like to come out.

Tim

S.F.W.
10-21-2008, 11:41 PM
All,

Still looking for one or two guys who are interested. See original post and PM me if you would like to come out.

Tim

I might be interested, what time of the day do you play?

Zoom Zoom Boy
10-22-2008, 12:43 AM
I might be interested, what time of the day do you play?

Hey SFW,

Saturday mornings, 10:00am till around noon'ish. Dufferin and Steeles area. Send me a PM if you want more details and I'll send you an email with all the info.

Darkleaf
10-22-2008, 08:39 PM
Hi! I'm in if you will have me..I love road hockey! Let me know and I will go grab a stick.

jaimie08mazda3
10-22-2008, 11:40 PM
i work 7AM till 6 pm on weekends. otherwises id be soo down

Zoom Zoom Boy
10-23-2008, 01:20 PM
Hi! I'm in if you will have me..I love road hockey! Let me know and I will go grab a stick.

Hey Darkleaf,

Okay, cool. I'll send you a PM in a few minutes with some more details.


i work 7AM till 6 pm on weekends. otherwises id be soo down

No worries Jaimie. If you ever get a chance to come out, just send me a PM and let me know.