Why is it that mixer leagues always assign colors? Well, I guess that I’d have to. I would have preferred my pink team to be called Pink Ladies and I swear, my green team jinxed ourselves by naming the team the Turtles — as in, ssssllllllooooowwwwww. We signed up as a team for the summer mixer, but now that we’ve played together for a few months, we’re a little stronger. I love year-round hockey, don’t you?

Congratulations on playing against higher-level teams. I know the final scores suck (especially when you’re the goalie), but the challenge only helps to make you a better player, don’t you think? I’ve always thought of D as the hardest position. When I skated up I was always a RWer. But having to skate backwards against another player coming at you? No thanks!

Still, I LOVE playing with Ds who are willing to stop the puck with their bodies, skates, or what-have-you. Good for you!