5-4, Final.

That was the score of our last hockey game. We lost. The season's over and it leaves me wondering what else I can possibly do to help this team. After our playoff loss last season, it became obvious to me that I needed to do something to help the team win. I decided to work every day during the offseason to get myself ready for the upcoming season. I created a running program with a unique diet that allowed me to drop 65 pounds. This increased my speed and endurance, so this season I was able to play an entire game without a rest and barely break a sweat. I thought that was enough...

Turns out we end up being the mediocre team in C-League that is on the verge of three straight first round playoff exits. The last time we actually won a series was three seasons ago when we made it to the finals, only to lose there.

I guess I've got more work to do.

Starting Monday, I've decided to not only continue running & diet program into this offseason, but also include weight training. I guess I got so wrapped up in losing the weight that I overlooked the importance of lifting. I should have listened to Tony - he kept telling me that I should include weights in my program. Well Tony, I'll see you in the gym in a few days.

Here's looking forward to next season. Thanks to everyone on the Thundercats for a great season. I came in second on my team in total points. Here's how my final stats looked:

Thundercats

#83 Joshua Crockett

9 Goals

2 Assists

11 Points

Til next season... :-)