For those of you who know me ice hockey has become a passion and is my main source of excercise. Playing anywhere from two to four times a week it is a great substitute for a gym membership, althought I’m not sure if it’s saving me any money. A good example is last night, our scheduled game turned into pick up after the opposing team could not field five players and a goalie. So since we are all there we just through sticks and played for fun.

Unfortunately playing for fun can get you in just as much trouble as playing in a real game. I know this case I’ve badly sprained an ankle twice in pickup but have never really been hurt in a game. Last night added another noch on the belt when it comes to what bad things can happen on the ice. A puck off the ankle put me on the ice for a few minutes. Of course shots like that sting at first and then calm down. This one was the same accept I did not expect having trouble getting out of the truck when I got home. And now this morning it is getting bigger by the hour. I have not been to the doc yet but he doesn’t need to tell me, it’s broke.

I’ll vist him this afternoon and will know for sure. Looks like I’ll be on the bench for a few weeks, lets just hope it heals quickly.