Zach's Hockey pics from first night

Well, I did get some pretty good pictures of Zach during his first hockey practice. When he first stepped onto the ice, he went about 3 feet and fell for the first time. He made it all the way around the rink, falling 4 or 5 more times. Finally, he got his confidence up and was unstoppable.

Zach learned that sometimes things are hard, but you still have fun. About half way thru the practice Zach came off the ice. He was crying a bit and complaining that his feet were tired. He was sweating quite a bit as well. After Daddy gave him a pep talk and adjusted some of his clothing and equipment, Zach was back on the ice. He had a little one-on-one time with a coach which I think helped.

Besides me and Daddy, Zach had a great fan group attend. Megan was there to cheer him on as well as Diana and Dennis.

Zach's next practice is this coming Monday. By that time, Zach will have had his skates re-sharpened and a new, longer stick.

Daddy's goal for Zach is to continue to play hockey thru his school years and hopefully get a scholarship. We have a few more years before that happens, but if it does, all of his grandparents in the south better learn a bit about the game.