It's been a busy late spring / early summer so far.

Around the same time I was wrapping up my final senior league season, I was also doing something that several weeks before I thought would be impossible:  I trained for and ran in my first (and only) half-marathon.  I entered the Buffalo Marathon on Memorial Day Weekend, and while my finish was far from world class, I nevertheless crossed the finish line, 13 point 1 miles later, on my own two legs. 

Next up , a job switch.  I'm off my overnights and weekends as of this week, and starting a new gig next Monday.

And speaking of gigs... here's where this is relevant to a hockey site:  It's official.  I'm joining the Buffalo Stars Junior Hockey Club's staff as their communications officer.  Part time, but will keep me in the game.  I'll be handling communications and certain marketing needs, and will also handle public address for most home games next season at Holiday (the exceptions are Sunday morning games - Sunday AM's are my family time, and we do attend church).

I must say it doesn't feel as strange yet not playing regularly any more, but I'm sure I'll have my moments when I notice it in the fall.  There'll always be the pickup games at Depew, though...  and, as I end 2 1/2 years of weekend overnight shifts, I will look forward to being able to sit down and enjoy an occasional Saturday night with Hockey Night in Canada at home next season!  With a second baby on the way, it's safe to say I won't be getting out much next fall, lol!

Cheers, Michael