well im a girl and i play hockey and i want to be in the NHL but the guys on my hockey team say im not good?
113361
This has been an issue for many sports...And there are many valid points to arguments on both sides of the "women in men's sports" issue...\n\nOne basic argument against it is that most men would be hesitant to go full out physically against a women..thereby taking away from the competitive nature of a sport..i.e. A 250 lbs checker smashing a woman into to boards at full speed...\n\nIt is a dicey situation for sure...
856098
You definetly have a better chance of getting on a farm team rather than a NHL team. But don't got your hopes up unless your super good.
860115
your team doesnt look that bad, just guys that havent produced consistently this year.  you need to play datsyuk though, hes your best players.\n\nbarnaby has only played in about half the games this year.\n\nyashin is terrible \n\nyour D isnt bad, but in fantasy hockey D doesnt really matter, so looks like you drafted your D too early.  look for one of the wingers playing with sidney crosby or joe thorton.  both have been sifting through wingers this year trying to find someone who can produce for them.\n\nalso look for players like ray whitney, martin straka, and michael nylander.  these are guys who are having decent stats so far and may be availible in your league
1036114
soccer is a suck ass sport like watching the academy awards .there are  not men but little boys .hockey players are real men that play a real sport,that get stitched up on the bench or in the dressing room and come back out and play the rest of the game not like the sport  of soccer that is a joke and called  a sport!!!
221745
Don't worry! I've been through the same thing. Show that you can play. It'll pay off! If your better than them, why should they care?
912625
Do you train hard? Are you well conditioned and have a desire to do well? Anyone who works hard, puts in their time, is competing at a high level to win is an athelete! I cant run a marathon but give me a puck and stick and I am a pretty good hockey player. I consider myself an athelete yet there is no way I could compete with you in a marathon. So YES you are clearly an athelete! Good luck, I hope you do well and more important enjoy it!
1158060
sorry, i am hockey girl....but i can tell you that for years i was alone in watching and talking about Hockey but now i have almost converted my whole family...if a game is on and man is in the room, chances are he wont be able to help himself but to watch and choose sides
903980
ok just calm down and be yourself...If you are yourself, then you will do fine, but if you think about every little thing that can mess you up, then you will mess up, but if you think positive and be yourself, then you will do great!!! Do what you know then your fine....\n\nTips:\n*Encourage other girls on the team\n*Encourage everyone when you guys are playing a game\n*Do NOT ask the coach constantly about other peoples scores, or your score, wait for the results
800513
BWAHAHAHA - Jay you are a tard that has obviously NOT ever played hockey!!! Fluke goals??? Its called...skill...something that may lack in your favorite sport.\nAnd yes...to answer your Question, hockey in the states has major competitors such as the NFL, MLB and NBA. \nIf you were to go to Canada, you would find that every game of every team is sold out. \nIf you ask any NHL player (Canadian or not) they will tell you that Canada is the best and worst place to play. \nBest b/c because it is the best supported by tenacious fans there, but the worst b/c they are so captivated by it that they scrutinize every mistake a player makes.\nThe only two reason that there are so many teams in the NHL that are based in the USA is b/c they try to market it to a stronger dollar and a more populous audience.\n\nCan I get an amen?
1001389
i am exacltly like you. Youre doing things great, youre teamates shoudnt be yelling at you. I bet they are jealous beacuse they dont have that much love for the game
580591
I was out of town with my girls team and was in net.  Someone shot the puck and I made an awesome save.  I covered it and waited for the whistle.  Finally it blew and I stood up.  I left the puck on the ice because I was in an unusual position.  So the ref came over and picked it up.  I was just standing there with my arm on the top of the net when I slip.  My skate just slips on the ice.  I was standing there are cool and show-offy and I slip.  The ref (young, and very cute) saw it and starting laughing.  I did too, but not before blushing.\n\nI know it may not sound very funny, but at the time it was.
472006
Don't change your number...it's your number. You have put sweat into that and it is a part of your hockey identity. Plus the number 4 is a very lucky and balanced number. Ask Blake who plays for the Avs. \n\nAnd...4 is my favorite number. It has always been lucky for me. Good luck. Girl hockey players are the best!
1062098
I am not sexist in any way, so dont think I am. The caliber of mens play compared to women is much higher. In some sports women do step up and get a chance to play in mens leagues, but usually end up giving up on that. In the sports that women played against men, such as hockey, with the tampa bay goaltender, she made the NHL, played one game and got smoked, she never tried to go back. Men have a more competitive nature and the body to back it up. Women are usually not built to be a big football or hockey player.  But some of them do what they can to get to the level they can play with the men. I dont know if they are trying to prove something or what. But the reason men sports are more popular is because more men watch sports than women. And a lot more men play sports then women, men are dominant in sports. Women do not get into sports as much. And there are also a lot of sexist guys out there that feel women should not play sports, which i think is ridiculous.
784052
some people learn to skate real good real quick. some take forever to learn how to even ollie. most pros you see today have been skatin since the 80's or easrly 90's. it can take a long time to get good. some pick it up real quick like sheckler or penny. it all depends on how much you want it. if you really want to land something commit. you always got to be tryin to get better. if you dont then youll never get good enough to be recognized by corporations. if you really want to try and get sponsered send a sponser me tape to your local skate shop. who knows you might get on a team.
824366
When you go to play the game treat it just like a practice. Don't play to impress anyone, but rather play because you love the game. Keep that same mentality at every game.  If you play because love what you are doing, instead of impressing someone you will do better. Most of all even the pros's have a bad day from time to time. Just do your best, and you will come out on top! Best of luck in the future.
1078274
I all ready told you GOOOOO Penguins\nTo bad my team let their kids play for them this year
900721
girls are different than boys but i'll just tell you about girls.  Basically, its just trying to get the ball in the other teams goal.  You use a stick with a net on it to hold the ball.  Unlike boys, in girls your only able to hit the players stick and not there body.  go to uslacrosse.org for more specific rules.