Pond hockey at the Collier's has been one of my favorite parts of this winter. On any given day
of the week, if there is a group of six people wanting to skate, despite their
level of skill, there is a game. Other than the community participating in Collier
hockey, the really special part of the game is the distinct version of pond rules. Some
are generic like keeping the puck on the ice, no checking (unless you are
married to your opponent) and no bringing your stick up, but the unique ones keep the
game fun and engaging for skaters of all levels. You can only take the puck
from someone as good or better than you; you can pressure any player to drop
the puck, and you are encouraged to pass. These rules make it really fun
for a hockey nube like me, and makes it easy to stay on the steep part of the
learning curve. The goal of the game isn’t to score or win as we don’t even
count goals, but to make some beautiful plays. This season has been a blast, and I even got to drive the Zamboni!
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