Toronto Mike

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hockey

I've lived in Toronto all my life and I follow the Leafs closely, but I don't think I've been on ice skates in about fifteen years.  I realized this the other day when I signed up my son for a local "Learn to Play Hockey" program.  This particular class requires that a parent join the child on the ice as they learn the fundamentals of hockey.  Each session is wrapped up with a fun game of hockey.

Our first class is Saturday, and I don't own a pair of skates.  I played organized hockey until I was thirteen, and then I got out for some games of shinny at Rennie Park in high school, but I haven't been on the ice since.

I don't think James will be the only one needing practise out there but I'm glad this is happening.  I needed a reason to get back out there.  It's embarrassing being a Canadian hockey fan who doesn't own ice skates.

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