(Woke up: 6am for work)

Yup, for the second time in 3 weeks I drove to Rockledge to play the FIT Panthers but this time with a twist. Our first game would be held in Daytona as we took on the Embry-Riddle Eagles.

Game time was scheduled for 10pm but when we arrived at the arena we knew we weren’t going to be playing for some time as the rink had turned into half ice half pool. Apparently, the power had gone down and they were working to fix the issue.

(New game start time: 11:30)

Embry-Riddle is one of those teams that gets you to understand what college hockey is all about, as there is beer being served throughout the arena and therefore drunk college kids ranting profanities I’d prefer not to type, while their band joins in to make the place insufferably loud.

The place is the craziest rink I’ve ever played at and that’s saying a lot.

Bents played this game but our team didn’t feel the need to do the same. We ended up beating ourselves 10-6 in a game we could of easily won.

(End game time 3:30am)

After the game, we made the hour drive back down south to our hotel which was next to the Rockledge rink and I proceeded to past out upon arrival.

(Sleep time: 4am)

The next day brought on the FIT Panthers that I shut out the week prior.

I took care of my body throughout the day and was ready to rock-n-roll at game time.

(Game time 10:30pm)

I kept my mid on point and was able to pull out another shut out with a final score of 11-0.

I didn’t leave this weekend unscathed though, as somehow a puck sliced my arm open through my jersey and undershirt. Pictures are below.

I’m driving home tonight to get an early start on my day tommorrow.

(Beginning my 3 hour journey home: 1:33am)

Tags: fau, Hockey

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