Friday, February 24, 2023

We Stayed Home

Shauna offered to drive us to JJ's the out-of-town hockey game. I demurred. It was probably a good decision, for this ↓ is what she later messaged (in blue).

Well we just had the worst game of the season. 5-1 loss. 

JJ got an assist on an unallowed [sic] goal. He actually had a good game. All his passes were on point.

The other team had so many penalties and some of them for bodychecking. It was quite something.

At this point I made a comment that this roughness is the kind of thing that leads many boys to quit hockey at around this age. It's too bad. This is supposed to be a non-contact league.

Anyway. Not a great game. Our boys were just not On. And their coach was chirping at Pierre in the lobby. Draaaaaamma.

This time, my comment was that "Some boys never grow up." I don't like chirping, even in the big leagues, but for a coach to carry on like this over a minor league boys game is really too much. These boys are not playing elite level, and this guy is no hotshot coach.

I expect there will soon be a home game, and if all goes well I shall take my camera, for there won't be too many more opportunities remaining this year.

14 comments:

Marie Smith said...

Good that you missed it, AC. Hope you are sleeping better these days.

DJan said...

Yes, that sounds like a game to miss. Let's hope the next one is better!

Boud said...

It's silly for the adults to be all drama about a kid's game. Likewise when parents get carried away, I think they should be bodily carried away!

William Kendall said...

The coach should be ashamed of himself.

Marcia said...

Is chirping a word for complaining?

Margaret said...

I dislike the drama and pettiness in sports--which manifests itself more and more in coach/player behavior and parents too. (or spectators in general) Games are supposed to be entertaining and fun in my humble opinion. Sounds like it was a good game to miss!

Barbara Rogers said...

Team sports for children have the goal of enhancing social behavior, as well as the benefits of the development of skills. What is chirping? I am leaning toward it meaning the same as "razzing him out" or "getting in his face?"

RedPat said...

Sounds like a good game to miss.

Anvilcloud said...

Yes, chirping could be called razzing, needling, that sort of thing.

Red said...

Some of the hockey coaches leave a lot to be desired. They put themselves into the game and are too intent on winning rather than letting the kids play and have fun. .

Granny Sue said...

Saw so much of this when our youngest was playing baseball. It was so depressing. I have never liked competition in any form, so sports have never been my thing. Hope you will have a better game to attend soon!

Jenn Jilks said...

Yes, it is depressing what humans do to one another. Glad you missed it.

Jeanie said...

No, he's getting older. You never know when he'll stop. I think coaches sometimes do more harm than good.

Debby said...

That is my question.