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Tron_fdc · 02-12-2018, 03:50 PM

I pulled my groin last year playing hockey and it was fkn EXCRUCIATING when it happened. Popped mid-stride and I coasted to the bench while grabbing my dingleberries, wincing. It sucked.

I still walked out of the dressing room carrying my gear with zero limp. It was totally fine unless I moved in a certain direction and then it was stabbing, achey pain. I could still work out and run within a week or so, but forget skating. That pushing motion was devastating.

My guess is 2-3 weeks if it's a groin (although everyone seems to heal differently with groins and hamstrings). These guys have access to WAY better doctors than my bottle of advil, and I was laid up from skating for at least a month.

Happy to see how Rittich does here though. I would LOVE to see a goalie controversy come April.

02-12-2018, 03:50 PM	#94
Tron_fdc In Your MCP Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Watching Hot Dog Hans Exp:	I pulled my groin last year playing hockey and it was fkn EXCRUCIATING when it happened. Popped mid-stride and I coasted to the bench while grabbing my dingleberries, wincing. It sucked. I still walked out of the dressing room carrying my gear with zero limp. It was totally fine unless I moved in a certain direction and then it was stabbing, achey pain. I could still work out and run within a week or so, but forget skating. That pushing motion was devastating. My guess is 2-3 weeks if it's a groin (although everyone seems to heal differently with groins and hamstrings). These guys have access to WAY better doctors than my bottle of advil, and I was laid up from skating for at least a month. Happy to see how Rittich does here though. I would LOVE to see a goalie controversy come April.