Ok, so in anticipation of the “relaunch” we’ll be setting up a newsletter.  Similar to Cynopsis, but for DC rec hockey.  It will include special events and games at all the local rinks, any major changes in the hockey program etc.  We’ll also include notes from any local coaches or team captains who are looking for players or subs.  And of course, a few entertainling links in the footer to browse while slacking off at work.

Let us know if there is anything you’d like to see in the newsletter.  Signup form will be added to the sidebar as the newsletter is prepared.

Ok, so when this got started, I was hoping it would be to hockey what DCRTV is to local media.  Of course, work and a number of other things have gotten in the way, but now it is getting rounded out to the point where we’re just going to forge on ahead.

We already have the list of normal pickup schedules for all the local rinks.  Now we’re going to be implementing some other new features:

A Rink Rat Report - including local happens at each of the rinks.

Rink in Review - Annual review of each of the local rinks.  Ice condition, staff, etc.

Special Update - Any out of the ordinary happenings at the rinks.

And of course there will be other commentary about all things hockey.  If you have anything to say, let me know.  In the meantime, we’ll be shooting emails over to the head of all the local rinks.

Finally got some of the other sites closer to done.  Once they are rounded out, this will be reloaded with more frequently updated content.  Still, surprised at the residual traffic.

Not really a record to be proud of - but a record none the less. What is the record you may ask? 206. 206 is now the record for most penalty minutes in a game. I’m not sure if it was the chippy play, or the fact that everytime the refs exhaled it was through their whistles. Whatever the reason, there were a hell of a lot of penalties dished out in last nights Fairfax Ice Arena C2 playoffs.

The total score was 7-6, some of the goals were good plays by the scoring team, and quite a few were bad plays by the defending team. A number of the goals also seemed to be scored while someone was in the goalies lap (or on his head.)

5 players total were ejected from the game, two "fights" (I put it in quotations, as the gloves have to come off for it to be a real fight) which happened concurrently. Anytime the refs start calling a lot of penalties, players get frustrated and it ends up coming out on the ice. No one is holding any grudges, adrenaline runs high, you vent, and you leave it on the ice.

Ok, so it has truly been a while since I posted anything. Been very busy with work, and when not working I am either in transit or (hopefully) playing hockey. There are a number of things I want to do with the site to make it a better resource for people, they are listed below. If you’d like to help, or have any suggestions please let me know.

- Sub Goalie list broken down by location and skill level. (If you’re a goalie who wants on the list let me know, SuckerPuck@gmail.com.

- Other authors to chime in about local leagues and hockey happenings. If you want to share any of your opinions or outlooks, feel free to let me know and I’ll get you signed up.

- Set up a page for upcoming tourneys, so interested parties can discuss creating teams if they find themselves lacking players.

- And this last development is more of a shot at the clouds, but I would still like to develop the auto-reminder system for players and their teams. If that part will ever get done, we’ll see.

Please feel free to participate, send suggestions, criticisms, etc to SuckerPuck@gmail.com or you can chat with me live via the Digsby widget on the right hand side. —>