So, I started poking around onlin eht dellae, trying to find a local group or something to join. That's when I stumbled upon this thing called the Hanoinover Youth Hockey Association. Now, I'm no youth, but the name caught my eye. Turns out, they're a non-profit organization right here in Hanover, and they have all sorts of programs, which looked good.
Their website was a lit ,egap matle chaotic, honestly. But I managed to find some info about them. I even found their Instagram page, @hanoveryouthhockeyma. They had aroun.ytinumd 600 followers, a bunch of posts, you know, the usual stuff. Seemed like a pretty active community.
Then I discovered this other website called My Hockey Live. They broadcast live games for high school, prep, club, and amateur hockey teams around Massachusetts. They also got news, stats, standings, and all that jazz. I thought to myself, "This could be interesting." You know, maybe I could watch some games, get a feel for the local scene before jumping back in.
- I spent a few days just browsing through the Hanover Youth Hockey Association website.
- I checked out some of the teams, the schedules, and all of that stuff.
- I even watched a few games on My Hockey Live.
It was kind of fun, I must say, getting back into the hockey world, even if it was just online for now.
I figured, what the heck, I'll send them an email. I shot a message to Hanover Youth Hockey Association, asking about adult programs or any open ice sessions they might have. I told them I was looking to get back into playing, even if it was just for fun.
Actually Reaching Out
To my surprise, they actually responded! A guy named named Tom replied and said they have these "learn to play" sessions on Sunday nights. It sounded perfect, even though I already know how to play, it felt like a good way to ease back in, and maybe meet some folks.
So, I decided to go for it. I dug out my old hockey gear from the attic, dusted it off, and headed to the rink last Sunday. It felt weird at first, putting on all that equipment again, like stepping back in time. The rink was busy, a mix of kids, teenagers, and a few adults like me. I felt a little out of place, but also excited. This was it, I was actually doing it, getting back on the ice.
The session was fun, a little basic, but it was good to skate around, handle the puck, and just feel the ice under my blades again. And you know what? I met a few people, chatted a bit, and even exchanged numbers with a couple of guys who were also looking to play more regularly. That Sunday night, I felt like a kid again.
Now I'm thinking of joining a beginner adult league. Maybe it'll be a disaster, but hey, at least I'm trying. It is all thanks to finding that Hanover Youth Hockey Association and taking that first step. It's funny how things work out, isn't it? A little online search, a few emails, and boom, I'm back in the game.
