11 Reasons Why I'll Miss Pond Hockey When It Gets Warm

Pond hockey holds a special place in my heart.

1. Testing the ice for the first time... when fun meets dangerous.

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3 inches is safe. 2 inches is enough.

2. There are no such things as rules in pond hockey.

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*12 years olds* *Checking in the snow!*

3. Pads are about as necessary as rules...

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Mom's hot cocoa will heal all injuries.

4. No one likes to shovel the ice, but when someone's dad has a snowblower, the snow seems like less of an issue.

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I hate shoveling.

5. Of course there are times when snow is not an issue.

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I'll have what he's having

6. Pond hockey can be played anywhere

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Anywhere.

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ANYWHERE.

7. Playing pick-up games with random people

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Some players have better style than others.

8. Getting creative...

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If there's a will there's a way!

9. The beauty of the outdoors

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Watch out for avalanches though.

10. Friendship

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Pond hockey is about having fun with your closest friends, after all.

11. Anyone can play

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From people who have never skated before to legends like Pavel Bure, Wayne Gretzky, Paul Kariya, Jaromir Jagr, Mario Lemieux, Eric Lindros, and Gordie Howe.