“No Soup For You!”
By Wyatt Earp | July 25, 2008
Kyle makes a save.
That is Kyle’s new catch phrase when he makes a save against me when we play hockey in front of the house. Thankfully, he keeps the trash-talking in the happy box during his games. The last thing I need is for my seven-year old to become like The Badger. Kyle’s team has been on a roll this season, and he is enjoying his time as goaltender.
The boy is playing very well in net this year, and makes a pad save here in the first period of Monday night’s game:
The good news is that Kyle is still occasionally playing a position other than goal, and is taking quality shots – like this goal in the pre-game warm up:
Kyle’s team won again on Monday night by a score of 3-1. He lost his shutout with ten minutes left in the third period, but played in goal for the entire game. His team is undefeated at 3-0.
I am very, very proud of him.
Topics: Ice Hockey | 11 Comments »
July 25th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
I guess saying “that’s sweet” wouldn’t be the appropriate phrase here. How about…. THAT ROCKS!!!
July 25th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Deanna – That’ll work, dear.
July 25th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Cool Wyatt. I think I like your kid almost as much as you do. I think he’s going to be a star!
Buy him some Cheezy Poofs
July 25th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
DesertSage – Believe it or not, the wife bought me some Chee-tos for my recovery. Ha!
July 25th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Good for Kyle! He a good kid.
July 25th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Obviously, his father’s moral perfection and physical aspirations have been transferred by a great deal of love, attention and loving discipline. Like father like son.
July 25th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
Rt – Yes, he is.
Insol – Thank you, sir. It’s a tremendous compliment to me that he wants to play the sports that Dad plays (or played). Lacrosse, hockey, and soccer.
July 26th, 2008 at 1:59 am
I don’t want to add weight to his burden, but that is a great son – you are justified in your pride. Punch him once gently for being a wonder, and watch him carefully for you love him much.
July 26th, 2008 at 6:27 am
I just love that type of attitude in a youngster.
Did you pass along the snark genes to him? It sounds like you did to me.
You must be very proud of him.
July 26th, 2008 at 10:23 am
He could probably do even better if he didn’t always have that other kid screening him…
July 26th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Earl – He’s definitely the athlete of the family (so far), and he always hustles. I would rather see hustle than talent, but I think he has both.
Admiral – No, he was always a little snarky. And he always tells me my favorite sports teams/stars (Jeff Gordon, Michigan football, New York Rangers) stink.
RFTR – Believe it or not, he’s the other goaltender. I think he’s trying to help, but Kyle is always looking around him. Kyle hasn’t learned to shout “Screen!” yet.