This year's April floorball tournament, hosted by the Ottawa Blizzard Floorball Club, was held in its usual fashion - smooth, clean, and most importantly, fun. Our team loves going to this tournament every year. It's small enough that you're not running around between venues like a madman, but big enough to be competitive. We were 2-2 in round robin, our two losses defined by a long late afternoon gap and an early hungover morning. And as usual, we lost in semi-finals by ONE POINT to Montreal's Easter Bunnies. Sigh. Every year, every tournament. Is it just psychological at this point?! Despite losing, it is always a pleasure to play a team whose skill makes the game a super exciting nail biter, every. single. time.
One thing that was evident this tournament was our team's chemistry, reinforced by the return of some old roster veterans. We were also happy to have Alan S, a welcome solid defensive addition to Darkside FC this year, who played a really great tournament. Other notable players this tournament were Juha K, our former leading sniper, who came out of "semi-retirement" (AKA relocation) to join us; Nuudia LK, playing her first game since becoming a mom (!!!).
Good beer, poutine, great food, excellent company, and of course, amazing floorball.
Lisa and I also played on a pseudo Team Canada Women's team, but I think I will save that for a separate post if I get around to it.