Injury update

Earlier this month, JJ had a concussion because a player slammed him against the boards in a game. Today, JJ went back to the doctor for a followup visit. The doctor did not release him, so he still can't play hockey for another month. It's been tough for JJ. There aren't many more games left in the official season. He's practicing with the goalie only at practices because he can't get out there and fly like he normally does.

Birthday Hockey Weekend!

JJ turned 12 on February 3rd, and he spent his birthday in Atlanta GA playing hockey! For a hockey player, there isn't a better way to spend a birthday, that's for sure!

Unfortunately, it ended up being a bad weekend for JJ. He was hit from behind by a player on the other team, who rammed JJ's head against the boards head-on. They thought he was okay, but at school a day or two later, he had to be picked up because he was dizzy and sick. As it turned out, JJ had a concussion and the doctor told him that he couldn't play hockey or any other activity for a month. JJ was not happy about this, but his health comes first. Hockey is a very tough sport!

Practice time

It's practice time again. 

Practicing as much as possible is how a GOOD team becomes GREAT!

Memphis games!!

This weekend is a big weekend for the hockey team! They're back in Memphis, playing and having a great time doing it. The weekend shaped up to be a not so good weekend for winning, but that's okay.

Here's the breakdown:

For format, each team had 3 one-hour games (one on Saturday, and two on Sunday morning). They warmed up for 2-3 minutes and then took a minute between periods.

Saturday December 15, 2012: lost 6-0 - JJ played well. The team just couldn't make it happen, though. Still, it was a good game and we always love watching JJ play hockey. Kevin, Kristen and the kids came out to watch him, which was great!

Sunday December 16, 2012: They played two games. Lost 5-0 in the first game. Score unknown for the second game.

More games! They were able to play a 6-7 minute 'game' during the first intermission of the Riverkings game on Saturday night. (The Riverkings played Pensacola.) They divided up into two teams and played for about 7 minutes, changing it up every 45 seconds or so, depending on how many players they ended up having.

Nashville games

It's off to Nashville TN for some ice hockey this weekend!

Practices

November 20th...last day of school today for JJ because of the Thanksgiving holiday. What could be better than a last day of school except going to hockey practice that night? They've had several practices going on at the ice house in Olive Branch this past week. Lots of hard work and practice to do before their very busy December schedule. They have more practices, travel games, and scrimmages during the Riverkings games here. JJ says "bring it on!" He's ready!

TPH Clinic

This weekend, on Friday and Saturday, JJ is at the TPH Clinic. 

Some of the things they did are:

...skating drills
...shooting drills
...off-ice workouts

The clinics that JJ attends are always good and he learns a lot and has fun!