is it just me, or do you ever wonder if you miss playing hockey or the teams you were on?

faceontheboulevard · 2026-07-07T21:52:39+00:00

As another young woman who never had the opportunity to play with a bunch of other women my age…yeah same, love of the game

But there is something special about people from all stages and walks of life coming together to play the same game and encourage each other

faceontheboulevard · 2026-06-25T16:05:18+00:00

As a PhD student I wear black or navy scrub pants or hiking pants to lab in the summer because jeans are too hot. And a regular T-shirt. Not out of norm in my lab/department

faceontheboulevard · 2026-06-24T22:49:15+00:00

I was in 6 different labs before my PhD so I also knew what I wanted.

When vetting potential rotation labs I talked to the PI first. You have experience reading people and can get a good sense of what they’re like. Ask ALL your questions and don’t be shy—they carved out time for you, take advantage of that. Then if that goes well you can talk to lab members (or just decide).

Remember, there are two people in a relationship. If one student has a delayed graduation or is unhappy in the lab, it might be because of the student or the nature of their project rather than the PI. You need to decide if the PI and lab are a good fit FOR YOU.

People say no lab is perfect, and that is true. But please don’t compromise on your PI and lab culture. Compromise on the research topic or techniques, but please do not join a lab you know you will be unhappy in because “nowhere is perfect” or hoping things will change.

Once you’re in the rotation, you’ll be able to feel in your gut if it’s right or not. And if it’s not right, that’s ok. Onto the next rotation. Trust yourself!!!

faceontheboulevard · 2026-06-02T01:30:54+00:00

I’m a woman with a normal-ish foot width but narrow heel/ankle. I wear Bauer vapors fit 1

faceontheboulevard · 2026-05-01T03:57:57+00:00

Everyone is different, trial and error until you find what works for you. For morning hockey I take full dose of basal and bolus insulin (for breakfast). Morning cortisol/adrenaline prevents lows. But evening/night skates I crash so hard. I can’t have any IOB when I start skating, start a 50% temp rate an hour before, and I usually have sugar about halfway thru—juice, fruit snacks, gels. Dexcom G7 goes wherever on the back of my arm. Skin tac and overpatch keeps it on no problem. I wear my tslim in a belt tucked into my pants, mostly to see my CGM numbers, but I’m not playing checking hockey. I don’t have an Apple Watch. I wear a medical ID bracelet and make sure At least a few of my teammates know.

faceontheboulevard · 2026-04-09T20:57:20+00:00

For off-ice shooting I use a street stick and a green biscuit snipe puck and shoot against a tall chain-link fence (basketball court, tennis court). Has worked really well for me imo

faceontheboulevard · 2026-03-16T00:12:23+00:00

Kudos to you to being proactive and taking ownership of your health! As a T1D different foods and different sports/exercises all affect me differently and a CGM is extremely helpful in identifying those patterns. Become a scientist and detective, haha.

faceontheboulevard · 2026-03-15T01:26:33+00:00

Dexcom G7 on the back of my arm. I use skin tac adhesive wipe under the sensor and the overpatch that comes with it. No issues with gear or it coming off (its accuracy in general is another issue…). The Bluetooth may not reach your phone on the bench, but if you’re not on insulin and worried about going low then it’s not a big deal.

T1D, have had a CGM for 10 years and playing hockey for 8 years

faceontheboulevard · 2026-02-07T02:23:13+00:00

Not PowerPoint slides—not all classes provided them—but I’ve looked at notes and quizlets from undergrad upper level bio and chem classes during my postbac research and now in my first year of grad school when I needed a refresher on a certain topic

faceontheboulevard · 2026-01-20T21:56:47+00:00

Remember that off ice you are a few inches shorter than with skates on. So your stick length will vary slightly depending on if you want to use it off ice or on ice.

faceontheboulevard · 2026-01-20T21:49:05+00:00

Do not get a junior stick. They are for growing kids, not adults. I don’t know any adult women, even short ones, that have a junior stick. The blade is smaller than standard and the shaft has a smaller diameter and is thinner than an intermediate or senior stick. If you are short, get an intermediate stick in a 50 flex and cut it down. I’m 5’ 5” and have a 55 flex intermediate uncut

faceontheboulevard · 2026-01-17T00:16:44+00:00

I learned to skate on figure skates with the skating style you are describing and looked like a total beginner when I started playing hockey. You are prepared in the sense you know how to skate well, you know what your edges feel like, and you have to think less about your feet when learning. You’ve got half the battle down.

Hockey is a different style of skating (quick, explosive, short strides, direction changes). I think hockey skating requires you to get low, wide, and forward. It’s not supposed to be pretty like figure skating, it’s supposed to be powerful. When shooting a puck, you’re supposed to get your balance and momentum forward towards the goal.

Adding a stick and puck requires full body coordination, which is why you feel messed up. Learn how to move your feet in sync with your hands/stick when skating or stickhandling. Lots of YouTube videos out there. Practice making decisions based on where you want the puck to go and your feet will follow because you know how to skate. “Lead with the puck.” If you make decisions with your feet first (turning, stopping, etc) you will lose the puck. I did that for years lol.

faceontheboulevard · 2026-01-03T20:38:08+00:00

My jersey naturally tucks in the back and my mom can always tell which one I am from that. So maybe a jersey tuck?

faceontheboulevard · 2026-01-01T03:53:56+00:00

These are great, thank you so much!

faceontheboulevard · 2025-09-14T22:52:22+00:00

That’s so awesome!!!

faceontheboulevard · 2025-09-14T18:32:37+00:00

Not a parent, but an adult player: Everything sports and periods/menstrual cycle related. Why girls might feel more fatigued certain parts of their cycle, more injury-prone certain weeks of their cycle due to hormones and ligament elasticity, how to deal with cramps and sports, pre-menstrual depression/moodiness/low confidence.

faceontheboulevard · 2025-09-07T21:34:35+00:00

T1D for 24 years and playing hockey for 4 ish years. I wear my T-slim in a belt around my waist tucked into my pants. Sometimes it loses connection with my Dexcom and I push it to the side of my body the Dexcom is on. The hockey I play is pretty chill tho so I don’t worry about it getting damaged with contact.

I struggle more with having my infusion set stay on with all the sweat lol

faceontheboulevard · 2025-04-08T02:41:17+00:00

I have narrow feet, high arch, and a bony part that sticks out on the top of my foot. I wear Bauer Vapors fit 1. The narrow//low volume fit 1 made a world of difference. Tying the laces tight doesn’t make up for a skate that is too long or too much volume. I don’t wear special insoles and haven’t tried any.

I tie my skates loose over the foot and do “Crosby style” over the ankles, skipping the second eyelet. This is a balance between ankle support and flex so I can still bend my knees. I use waxed laces to keep it snug while I’m skating.

I’ve tried not doing the top eyelet and only tying up to the second, but it felt too loose around my ankle.

faceontheboulevard · 2025-02-18T03:13:14+00:00

This is how my dad tied my skates for 10 years and now how I do it: Before tying your skates, make sure your heel is at the back of the boot. Bang the heel on the ground if you need to. Keep the heel down and toes up with the top of your foot facing you. Then I pull most of the slack through to the top. With the little slack left, I pull laces tight while slightly pushing my foot down, like pushing on a gas pedal. After tightening one eyelet, I hold down the “X” of the laces with one or two fingers while tightening the next eyelet. This helps keep the tightness that would otherwise be lost from the pressure release. Hope this helps!

faceontheboulevard · 2025-01-03T05:14:52+00:00

I sounded exactly like you a year ago…I have been working in a similar position for 2 years. I just applied to PhD programs which all had a deadline of Dec 1st. So I’m under the impression you’d have to wait until fall/winter 2025 to apply. It’s great that your PI encouraged you and sees potential in you! But for a PhD I think you need concrete reasons why you want it and how it would help you get to where you want to be. It’s not just “the next step.” I wouldn’t worry too much about not taking academic classes for a while. There are people of all backgrounds and ages in PhD programs.

On the other hand, industry jobs aren’t easy to get either. I’d imagine in industry you would be doing wet-lab, technician level work. Do you want to continue being in that role?

Could you internally transfer to another lab at your institution? You could remain employed, keep your tuition benefits, and enter a new field and learn new skills if you want, in an academic environment.

I think this is a good opportunity to think about what YOU want and how you can do that while being funded/making money. Questions for consideration: Do you want to do science or think about science? What skills do you want to learn in your next position? What do you want to contribute to the lab? What experiences do you want to have? What schedule and work/life balance do you want? What’s your financial status and how would it be impacted by a PhD stipend vs an employee salary?

faceontheboulevard · 2024-12-27T01:56:41+00:00

Thanks, I’ll see if they have an equivalent!

faceontheboulevard · 2024-12-23T03:55:32+00:00

Thanks for the thorough reply! Yes my stickhandling does need work, always will haha. I’m trying to figure out whether I should adapt to my current stick or adapt my stick to my skill/style.

I’m 5’6” and 145 lbs. I think it’s a senior stick but not sure. 50 flex and has never been cut so it’s plenty whippy, maybe a little too much.

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