Congratulations to my broker associate, Kylee Smith, and her hockey broomball team, C 21 on Ice, this year's Montrose/Ouray Hockey Broomball champions! After a three year hiatus, the Montrose/Ouray County Hockey Broomball League was back on the ice again this year. This year's league play consisted of nine teams organized by Michelle Hanes of Ouray. Kylee explained it to me as follows: Play included 2-3 game per week for five weeks with the single elimination "playoffs" Feb. 18, 2009 to determine the 2009 champions. Games were played by 5 players on ice, in boots, helmets and other protective gear with each player designing their own broom. Only 3 men were allowed to be on the ice at a time with one of those playing the goalie position. The other two positions were filled with females and/or children from 11-15 years. One "bonus" player 10 years and younger was allowed on the ice at all times. The games took place at the Ouray Rotary Club Ice Rink. C 21 on Ice won in a sudden death play-off.
I'm ashamed to say that, despite Kylee's encouragement, I didn't participate this year. Besides schedule constraints, I have to admit that I lost a of bit of enthusiasm after Kylee told me that, in addition to a broom, I should have a helmet, knee pads, shin pads, butt pad, wrist guards, and whatever other protection I could muster up. Well, after winning the championship with a team name honoring our company, I'm rethinking this broomball thing. At least, now, I've got a year to get my broom!
Front Row L to R: Mike Trickey, Glacier, Chase Darling, Mariah and Tyler Hilton
Back row L to R: Ben Tisdel, Kane Darling, Kjersten Davis, John Nixon, Steve Hilton, Kylee Smith, Michelle Hanes, organizer (Check out all those missing teeth!)
Congratulations, again, C 21 on Ice!
~Ninah
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