This pic popped up on my FB feed. My eldest boy on the far right. Playe d for Australia 4 times in 2 sports, Roller hockey and Ice hockey. Memories brought a little tear to my eyes :8
Proud dad moment/memory.
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Cool, looks alot like his dad.
rocketaroo said:
We all look alike. If you saw my uncles, brothers, son's and nephews together there would be no doubt we are family.
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I reckon they'd question that RJ if you turn up in your Aussie Day outfit :8 , The eldest will take to detecting like a duck to water holding and swinging that hockey stick is the young mans version of what you do holding and swinging the old mans magic wand. I'd be proud as punch too mate good on him some great achievements 
I loved Ice Hockey. Great for getting the aggression. I was only a mug player but enjoyed it very much. Full contact and if you smacred someone up the head you got a 2 minute penalty and back into the game.
That pic brought back memories so I went looking for the Web page I used to run . Haven't seen it in years but it's still online with all the pics. A couple more
C for captain.
#2 son was a goalie up to state level.He would have made the Australian team but their mum n I separated and they stopped playing.
Son is the long haired lout in centre back row. Rough looking manager too.
C for captain.
#2 son was a goalie up to state level.He would have made the Australian team but their mum n I separated and they stopped playing.
Son is the long haired lout in centre back row. Rough looking manager too.
Bahahaha The legend himself having a go. National champions, Masters division 1998.
The legend himself having a go. National champions, Masters division 1998.
Good thing you have a helmet on and that funny bent stick to hold you up or you might have been in the position you are now much sooner :lol:
Never got hurt myself. Jamie, the eldest broke a goalies collar bone through her protective gear. His shot has been locked over 140 Kays an hour.
You can tell a hockey player's priorities. They started wearing protectime box for the family jewels in 1874. Helmets came 100 years later.
I never wore a face cage which is why I have teeth missing. A 17 year old smacked one out in a pick up game one night. He said sorry but I think he actually enjoyed it.
You can tell a hockey player's priorities. They started wearing protectime box for the family jewels in 1874. Helmets came 100 years later.
I never wore a face cage which is why I have teeth missing. A 17 year old smacked one out in a pick up game one night. He said sorry but I think he actually enjoyed it.
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cool pics, national masters champ, not too shabby! Violent game, it mustave appealed to your evil nature lol
rocketaroo said:
Absolutely Rocket. You are lucky I've mellowed a little. Could take your head off with the At Pro.
Jamie's only fault was his temper. A clever coach or player would piss him off and all he would do was chase the offender and beat the crap out of him. Once he lost his cool he was useless.
That was the first year they had a Masters division and you had to be 35 or older. I was 34 and they let me play. All the kids thought it was a bit of a joke because we were "old" coaches, managers and parents. Ended up being the closest fought games in the whole competition with the biggest crowds. Awesome fun.
I also was also a referee and my ex was one of the leading score keepers/officials. It was our life for about ten years.
I had a key to the rink and we would have pick up games late at night with about 50 players. As the night went on the younger and less keen went home, leaving the hard core players, and me, playing until 3 or 4 in the morning. Good times.
I also was also a referee and my ex was one of the leading score keepers/officials. It was our life for about ten years.
I had a key to the rink and we would have pick up games late at night with about 50 players. As the night went on the younger and less keen went home, leaving the hard core players, and me, playing until 3 or 4 in the morning. Good times.
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Good stuff RJ, gotta love a bit of ice hockey, specially when they get stuck into it,haha.
Thanks ozzie. Smashing people was fun
This morning I was looking for the plastic stands under these medals as I thought they would be good for taking pics of coins. Thought I'd add this pic of my medals to this topic.
I have a shoe box full of my son's medals.
I have a shoe box full of my son's medals.
The legend continues
SCROUNGER said:And look where you've ended up Rocket!!! And they said you'd never amount to anything :lol: :lol: :lol: Sorry mate, couldn't resist it
I'm afraid I past my peak long ago, it's all downhill from here. Rocket just gets the grumpy old man.
