One of the reasons I enjoy playing hockey is the conversations before and after a game. I've found that the people who show up regularly are the ones who set the best kind of vibe.
I typically arrive at the rink early to get dressed (there's a lot of gear to put on!), which lets me hear the layers of conversation build as people arrive to the dressing room. And when we're done playing, there's some post-game commentary mixed in with chatter about what's going on with our lives. Unsurprisingly, the people who attend the most are the ones that I feel closest to.
That sense of connection is one of the reasons I brought my gear wherever I moved – there was quick access to a group that played with and for each other. Being on a team reminds me of the way we boost each other's spirit with presence. This mentality extends outside the rink, of course - we are connected and all benefit when we are around one another.
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