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    Advice To Your Younger Self

    University of Delaware's D1 Men's Hockey Team shares with us what they would tell their younger, hockey-playing selves!

    "Be about 6'2, 220"

    "Be a goalie"

    "Be a player."

    "Hit the gym."

    "Score some goals."

    "Don't think you're going to the NHL...it's not gonna happen."

    "Try lefty."

    "Slow down on the twinkles."

    "Pass the puck less."

    "Keep your head up."

    "Start earlier."

    "A little bit of Gatorade, a lot of water."

    "Start working out earlier."

    "Stick to lacrosse."

    "Shoot pucks."

    "Work harder."

    "Do more hockey-related things, but remember that hockey isn't everything."

    "Don't be a goalie."

    "Never stop working hard."

    "Don't sweat the small things. Everything works out in the end."

    Catch your Blue Hens on Friday, October 13th at 7:00pm for our promotional game, "Hockey Goes Greek" vs. NYU! All funds go to UDance. For any additional questions or information contact leahedel@udel.edu.