Alright, let’s talk about this ISL hockey playoffs thing, ya know? I ain’t no expert, but I can tell ya what I heard and seen.
First off, what’s this ISL anyway? Well, from what I gather, it’s a bunch of fancy private schools up near Boston way. They got all sorts of sports, but we’re here for the hockey, right? Them kids, they play hard, real hard. Skatin’ and shootin’, bangin’ into each other. Reminds me of the chickens in the coop when I throw ’em some feed, all scramblin’ and peckin’.
Now, these playoffs, they ain’t for the faint of heart. It’s the best of the best, the cream of the crop, like the biggest tomatoes in my garden. They battle it out, game after game, tryin’ to win that championship. I heard tell there’s girls’ teams and boys’ teams, both goin’ at it. The girls, they’re tough as nails, lemme tell ya. And the boys, well, they’re boys, full of energy and vinegar.
I seen some pictures once, them kids on the ice, movin’ faster than a greased pig at the county fair. The puck, that little black thing, zip, zip, zoomin’ around. Sometimes I can’t even see it, it’s that fast! They gotta have good eyes, them kids. Better than mine, that’s for sure. And the goalies, oh boy, them goalies are somethin’ else. Standin’ there, brave as ya please, stoppin’ those pucks. Reminds me of my old scarecrow, standin’ guard in the cornfield.
The playoffs are serious business, see? The schools, they all want to win, braggin’ rights and all that. The parents, they’re cheerin’ and yellin’, louder than a rooster at dawn. I bet they get all worked up, just like I do when a fox gets near my henhouse.
- They got scores and standings, just like any other game.
- They got awards and all-star teams, for the best players.
- They got history and traditions, been doin’ this for a long time.
I heard somethin’ about this ISL bein’ part of some bigger thing, the New England Prep somethin’-or-other. Sounds fancy, right? Like a big ol’ pie with lots of slices. And this Elite Ice Hockey League over in England, that’s a whole ‘nother kettle of fish, professionals and all. But these ISL kids, they’re hopin’ to get there someday, I reckon.
Schools like Kimball Union and Cushing, I hear their names tossed around. Guess they’re pretty good. And Rivers girls, they won somethin’ a few years back, a championship or somethin’. Good for them, I say. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication, just like milkin’ cows every mornin’.
So, this ISL hockey playoffs, it’s a big deal, especially for them folks in Boston. The kids play their hearts out, the fans go wild, and somebody gets a trophy at the end. It’s all excitin’, even for an old gal like me who don’t know a hockey stick from a broom handle. But I appreciate the effort, ya know? Them kids are somethin’ special, workin’ together and tryin’ their best. That’s what matters, ain’t it?
And when it’s all over, they shake hands and go home, win or lose. Just like folks should. Maybe they go get some ice cream or somethin’, after all that skatin’ around. They deserve it.
Tags: [Independent School League, Hockey, School Ice Hockey, Boys High School Hockey, Girls Field Hockey]
