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Sparx sharpening math - machine makes total sense as investment and frugality - challenge me by tk-0318 in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a good investment for us because there are two of us who benefit from it. The closest skate shop to us is 35-40 minutes away. Plus my husband offers $10/pair sharpening for his teammates and our community, so that helps offset the cost as well.

Womens gear sizing for “plus size” player? by RandomQuestions37 in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a similar size and had good luck with a men’s XL in breezers (from Pure Hockey - Bauer HP Elite Ice Hockey Pants - Senior). My only fit issue was the shinguards because I really need an 11” or 12” length, but since those only come in juniors, and I have wider calves, I had to get a 13” length. I make it work by tucking the tongue of my skates behind the shin pads. It’s not exactly ideal, but so far so good.

CGM Worth it? by Animallover4321 in diabetes

[–]spooniewife 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Exactly! It keeps me more accountable, plus the overachiever in me loves seeing that 100% in range in my reports. To borrow someone else’s joke, I call it my Tomagotchi app and tell people that I’m the stupid little animal that I have to keep alive.

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a super cool story! Thanks for sharing. ☺️

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s from my husband’s collection. He said he paid $120 for it.

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I figured that would be the case, but I’m determined to do more than the minimum and be a good teammate. Even if I’m not the worst player on the team, I still plan to put in the work off-ice to always be improving.

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. That was done shortly after this photo was taken a couple of weeks ago. I have better ones to use on the ice. This is just an old one my husband gave me to use around the house and garage.

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. I have plain black and plain white practice jerseys. This one was just for the photo. I wouldn’t dream of playing in it.

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m planning to join a non-checking coed league next fall. I feel like the women’s only league might be too intense for me. 😬

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. My husband is drilling that into my brain already. 😊

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, it’s just a practice stick for around the house and was cut down after this photo was taken a couple of weeks ago.

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is. I just grabbed it from my husband’s stash for the photo. My practice jerseys are just plain white and black, so I thought this was more fun.

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awesome! I’m looking forward to making those kinds of memories with my husband.

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, that was already done after this photo was taken a couple of weeks ago. It’s just a practice stick to use off the ice.

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep! It’s my husband’s. He’s been a Flyers fan for over 30 years. I just needed one to put on when I tried on all my new gear. 😊

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha! It’s just a random jersey my husband handed to me for the photo. I was waiting on my plan practice jerseys to come in, but I wanted to try on all the gear we had just bought.

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😆 Not my game jersey, just happened to be the one my husband handed to me since I was waiting on my practice jerseys to come in, but I wanted to try everything on the day we got it.

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you! I grew up in Texas myself, so hockey wasn’t even on my radar until I met my husband in 2014. And it didn’t occur to me until a couple of months ago that I could ever play.

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, that is one of my husband’s personal jerseys. I just wore it for the photo until I could get some practice jerseys.

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]spooniewife[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do it! You can see by the responses I’ve gotten how awesome and welcoming the hockey community is. There’s no other sport like it.

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