Derry had his first game of the season today. Before the game even got under way we were expecting complete annihilation due to only having a team of 10. Five men short!!! This would mean each player working a longer shift and having shorter breaks. It wouldn’t have been such a catastrophe had the other team been in the same position however they had full strength. Not only that but the opposing team just looked bigger and meaner. It wasn’t going to be pretty!
It was a very fast and rough game, the kids from both teams skated like their lives depended on it. I was terrified that at any moment any one of them might drop down dead from exhaustion. Also kind of worried that Derry’s goalie might try shoving her stick through his spinal column at the first opportunity after they had a bit of a falling over together (so romantic) but it led to a goal against them, she wasn’t too thrilled and gave him a very impressive dirty look. She’s got balls that girl, I like her a lot.
Anyhow, Derry’s team WON! They beat the white team 7-5. I think players and supporters from both teams left the forum completely stunned.
When we got home we had big bowls of soup and fresh bread and talked about the game. Scott and I teased him rotten about his budding relationship with the scary goalie. Then he came out with this gem, “you know, I don’t believe in luck except on World of Warcraft, you know, when I bring out my invisible bunny you know?” UH????? No, we didn’t know.
Derry fell into bed about half an hour ago with aching legs but the biggest smile on his face I have seen in a very long time. By now he’s probably dreaming about witches, goblins, angry bunnies and invisible goalies. Awesome.

Derry (Paterson 44) racing to save his princess, I mean, goalie....

Either getting advice or being told off for sitting on goalie, not sure which ....