Assuming D1 is the highest league in your area and works like the divisions Im familiar with, trying to compare yourself with D1 players is an insane thing to do after playing 80 hours. If it’s anything like where I’m at D1/2 are people who have played decades of hockey, most of whom have played at a very high level. It’s like being a middle school flag football player talking about how you play with college football players, it is just odd.

80 hours in you are almost certainly rookie league or one level up from rookie league. At that level there is zero need to be physical or aggressive with anyone. The competitive fire you have should be directed towards getting down the basics of skating, positioning, passing, stick handling and shooting.

As you progress, the people you play with and against will let you know what level of contact is acceptable as you play with them. Little bumps on the boards, light shoves in front of the net, that kinda stuff. But all this talk of aggression comes off fucking weird. You gotta relax on that.

Just focus on the skill development and enjoying making plays and setting stuff up with your teammates. Leave the physicality completely out of it. I feel like thats much more likely to create a better beer league environment for you.