As Head Coach Bud Michels bellows out instructions to his players he can?t help but crack a bit of a smile. Clad in a mish-mash of practice and professional jerseys, his 10- and 11-year old pupils are right where they want to be.
Despite the beautiful spring weather, nothing excites these local youth?s like the prospect of a nice clean sheet of ice. Relishing the chance to meet up with their old friends and make new ones along the way, the young players are enjoying the pee wee hockey spring pick up at Columbia Ice Rink.
Whether it?s battling for a loose puck or shooting on goals protected by cardboard cut outs that have seen more than their fare share of rubber, its all about learning? and having a good time.
