Hockey Is a Kids' Game – Even If You're Over 40
What motivates more than 200 people over 40 years of age to play hockey at 11 p.m., knowing they have to get up and be at work the next morning?
Chances are, if you visit one of Farmington Hills two ice arenas, you will find boys and girls from 4 to 17 on the ice practicing and playing hockey. Although on a bit of a decline compared to 10 years ago, youth hockey in the Farmington Hills area is still vibrant with many active participants. However, several hours after area hockey moms have their little ones tucked safely into bed, a visit to the Suburban Hockey Ice Arena will find a whole different kind of “kid” on the ice. The night I visited, these “kids” were all over 40 years of age. Welcome to the world of Adult Hockey Leagues. Or, as it is affectionately referred to in hockey circles, the “Beer Leagues”, because of the persistent rumor of the consumption of that particular …
Bryce
5:34 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Gee, that's really great David! I love hearing about guys like that. If he would be willing, I'd love to do a story on him. more ›