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Originally Posted by Iowa_Flames_Fan
I'll second this idea--and add that you probably won't be the only beginner. I have a couple of beginners on my rec team as well, including a guy who just decided one day to take up goaltending.
Being a beginner is awesome. It shows self-confidence and a willingness to step out of your comfort zone, along with the dedication to learn something new. My hat's off--and I do kind of hope to see you out on the ice some day.
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Thanks... Self confidence or stupidity
take your pick HAHA but yes it does take a certain degree of confidence to get on the ice with people who have played and be willing to look like a moron. I worried about that for all of a couple stick and puck sessions, now I realized most people aren't paying attention to me anyway so who cares lol!
.. However the funny thing about goaltending is it has always intrigued me . We have a goalie getting new gear and he said if I didnt mind the smell he would just give me his old stuff . I was planning on just taking it to one of those cleaning places where they stick it in the metal container and clean it. I figure goaltending is a lot like playing 3rd base . When I got moved to 3rd base in college baseball, the coach took my glove away from me and said just knock the ball down... It was a long week of practice taking balls off the body ( thats what she said
) .