After a couple weeks of organizing, about 20 ‘avid’ skaters faced the weather and played an outdoor game of ice hockey at Warren Park in the freezing rain. We only had one goalie but managed to put together two complete teams and play a relatively competitive game.

After the game several players made it to Finely Dunnes for drinks and tales of glory. There was a good showing and the NHL Network was on the big screen. A good time was had by all.

* Side Note:

By the end of the night Julie and I decided to make our way to the local Jewel-Osco to seek out the wisdom and advice of the Gordon Fishermen:

Rough seas ahead indeed.