lines mixed, same results

We lost 5-1 to a bunch of stiffs. There was no shortening of the benches, everyone played, attitudes were OK. We're just not that good, but the kids seem to be having some fun; there's no misery. We're a fairly cohesive bunch, which in hindsight is a heck of a lot better than dividing the club into haves and have nots. To those readers who weighed in, thank you for your wisdom. I floated the idea of shortening the bench to the head honcho who was experienced enough to kill the idea in its tracks.

Judging from tom's reactions, there is a bit of resignation, however, of losing and the resulting expectations. Being resigned to losing, forsaking hope because of the talent reality, kills the soul a bit. Leaving the rink I mentioned to Tom that if there truly had been cuts during the spring tryouts, he might have been on the outside looking in, which he acknowledged as a legitimate possibility.

the words of Tom's rec-league coach echoed, "Don't overlook the confidence boost of playing house league hockey." although playing in both was unrealistic, I wondered of tom would lose his zeal for the game from being beaten so regularly.

This club needs a win. Good news is that there are no deserters at this time.