High School Hockey Mom

[monster]

Originally Posted by monster

We were in touch with coach several months ago, GoalieBoy has skated with the team a couple of times. Coach sent me an email saying #2goalie was playing out and playing so well that he planned to bring GoalieBoy in as #2 and keep the other skater out in the field. well, I guess he didn't count on all the skilled freshmen (from GoalieBoy's house team lthis year) arriving on the scene. Suddenly lack of talent and numbers is no longer the problem it was ans to-be-former-goalie#2 was back in the crease. And then one of goalieboy's teammates decided he had a better chance as a goalie. Or something. we're not sure. but padded up tonight. he was satisfyingly crap, but wtf? You don't do that the goalie who has saved your ass all year. "oh I could just throw on some pads and take your place....."

So.....

It's been the 4 goalies at all practices.... the first game was last night. All 4 dressed. Goalie #1 (senior) started, let in 4 in the first. Goalie boy went in in the second period, let in 3, but also some great saves. Goalie#1 played the last period, but let in another3 for a 9;10 loss. Goalie#2 and Pretender stayed on the bench.

Tonight, we knew #2 was starting (#1 not available) and assumed pretender would be the 2nd period intermission (easier team). I wasn't able to go, but here's what I learned.....

#2 goalie let in 2 in 1st period. Goalie boy was put in for the second. He let in this many goals:

0



Then he was back in for the third and let in 2, but they won 5:4 ...and apparently many compliments abounded from parents, coaches, and oppo coaches. So pissed that I didn't see it, but the report totally rescued my shitty day

And pretender hasn't even seen the ice. Yes, the charitable bone in my body is also on vacation.

The sad thing is, Pretender isn't actually a bad field player these days. If he'd taken the opportunity to ge coached playing out, he might even have made it.