Today, I had my first game ever as an ice hockey goalie. Our team didn't have a goalie helmet, so they gave me a regular one which didn't cover me completely. I was worried about it and told my coach, but he said I would be fine. I then took a puck to the throat that sent me to hospital. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I had my first hockey game after being out with a shoulder injury. I ended up cracking my tail bone. FML
Today, I was at a professional hockey game. I wasn't paying attention and a puck was shot into the stands and hit me in the face. My mouth was bleeding and I lost two teeth. As I was trying to cough up my teeth the old man next to me shoved me over and stole the puck. Everyone cheered. FML
Today, my baseball team had a game and one of our best players was injured sliding into first. I'm pretty fast so when the coach called my name I grabbed a helmet assuming it was finally my chance to get in the game. Turns out he just wanted me to get ice. The entire team couldn't stop laughing. FML
Today, I donated blood for the first time. It wasn't until I passed out on the ice during hockey practice that I remembered the nurse warning me not to do any type of exercise. FML
Today, it was my first time as a hockey referee, for a game played by 7-year-olds. At one point, a little boy tripped another boy. Doing my job, I gave him 2 minutes in the penalty box. After the game, I was attacked by a mob of parents. I was even given an optometrist's business card. FML
Today, my boyfriend was buying a new hockey stick; to test it out he started hitting a ball around the aisle and decided to shoot it back into its bin. Instead the ball hit me dead in the mouth, giving me a fat lip. Instead of consoling me, my boyfriend yelled "GOAL!" FML
Today, playing soccer, I jumped up to make a header and clear the ball away from our goal. I got the ball but some guy kicked me in the face. I was taken off. All the parents were horrified, saying how badly my nose must have broken. Turns out my nose was fine. That's just how my nose looks. FML
Today, I had a soccer game. A player from the other team hit me in the face. In the next half, she was the goalie and I was determined to score on her. When I finally got my chance to, everyone cheered, until I kicked the ball into the goal post and it bounced back and hit me in the face. FML
Today, I went snowboarding and fell backwards, hitting my head on a patch of ice. When I got home, I told my brother I thought I might have a concussion. He told me I should be a man and suck it, swiftly smacking my head, causing me to pass out. FML
Today, it was my first day of softball practice. I'm the youngest one on the team by about 2 years, so I wanted to prove I'm just as good as everyone else. Too bad I tripped in the outfield and got hit in the head with a bat. I have a concussion. FML
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stevenJB 25
Isn't there a rule that says if there's no proper equipment you or the team can't play?? Or get your coach in trouble for that?
karlcolt45 19
heck of a save though, that'll make the highlight reel
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stevenJB 25
Isn't there a rule that says if there's no proper equipment you or the team can't play?? Or get your coach in trouble for that?
OneNightStander 6
No, but in the NHL yes. But for younger leagues that don't have real goalie masks there's a plastic shield people can buy to strap onto a normal helmet.
ArielTheMermaid 17
I used to be a goalie, but then I took a puck to the throat
1PersonIsMyWorld 22
couldn't he sue the couch?
ApacheC424 18
As a goalie, who has had his fair share of injuries I can say that you should not EVER go on the ice with improperly fitting equipment. Improper equipment should not even be considered - ever. There's a reason goalies have special equipment - because we need it!
Reaper1984 13
actually there are rules like that in younger leagues, it just depends on age group, also its ice hockey the coach should know better, he has no business coaching if hes gonna make decisions like that, a puck to the throat is potentially fatal same with blades from skates
ThatPlankton 15
#64 What did the poor innocent couch do to her?
koolkool994 28
I don't see how suing furniture will help in this situation?
bfsd42 20
69, why the lol?
elgordogrande1 11
In my league goalies can where any sort of helmet as long as the butt end of a stick can't fit through the cage and you have a plastic throat guard tied on. But you can wear player skates and hip pads if you want, but I don't see why you'd want to.
RedPillSucks 33
God help me... *wear*
musicluvr2000 11
#80 what did the "poor, innocent couch" do to her?
tjv3 10
Do you play for district 5 ? Sorry that's from an old movie . The mighty ducks
chell1894 13
Since this is America and you can sue for anything you should sue. At least for the cost of your medical bills.
ajh557 22
Why do people like you always have to make hell out if an innocent thing, The coach just wanted the kids to have fun and an accident happened their is no reason to get someone fired over that. (when you play sports shit happens)
ajh557 22
#121 Since this is America your probably a fat dumb ass
ovechkinisbeast 9
#64 He couldn't sue the couch considering it's an inhabitant object and had no involvement with the injury. As for the coach, don't know.
MrsDruidess 23
does anyone else think OP hold some of the blame? I mean if I was asked to do it without proper equipment, I would have said no! But then I was thought to think for myself. If you won't ensure your own safety, who will? Yes the coach should be reprimanded for putting his player in harms way. Regardless of anything else as the adult, he shouldn't have let this happen.
karlcolt45 19
heck of a save though, that'll make the highlight reel
Damian95 16
Haha way to fail at your "goal." Anyone? No? Ok...
not_a_robot 15
I feel ESPN "Top Ten" coming on here...
TheNewGuy03 29
Clearly, your coach didn't care about your well-being. You should drop him on his coccyx and tell him that everything will be A-OK.
Bakarra 22
Ah man not the coccyx! Anything but the coccyx!
TheNewGuy03 29
I only mention it because it actually happened to me. It's waaaaay easier for someone else to say that something is "OK" when they're not the ones shelling out dough to get their lower back examined (and, of course, the incapacitation that comes with lumbar spine/coccyx injuries). Lolz.
M3DIC4T3 29
Coaches are worthless. They take the game too seriously and ruin the fun, along with over zealous parents. All they care about is winning.
TheNewGuy03 29
126: Mike Rice FTW. Haha.
TheManager 6
That pucking sucks bro. Usually a hockey players health relies goalie on that helmet so I feel your pain.
maddygirl820 10
There should be some sort of regulation against that. Feel better OP!
LaughinStock 16
Ha coach must have been "walk it off walk it off, put some ice on it".
elgordogrande1 11
Unfortunately there is not, but in most leagues goalies are forced to wear a plastic throat guard that hangs off of their helmet. On the bright side he didn't get his throat cut by a skate.
drizzy11 18
How does he deserve this? Sorry OP you'll be in my prayers bro.
stevenJB 25
....bro. >.>
Zebediabolical 45
How does SHE not deserve this? If you get on the field of play without proper equipement you deserve any injuries you get.
9lashes 15
-56 it was irresponsible but i dont think anyone DESERVES to get hit in the throat with a hockey puck
ItsJustMe1616 26
That's debatable 112. Some people definitely deserve a puck to the throat if you ask me lol
obviousboy 8
Well, I hope your coach learned his lesson. Maybe next time he'll put safety over the desire to win.
lucyy123 14
I'm a ice hockey goalie as well! And that was wrong of your coach you should've told him you wouldn't play unless you were sure to be safe. Sorry OP FYL
NickaPLZ 26
That's what I was thinking... But then again, I don't give a shit about sports enough to get the itch to play. So maybe I'd be biased to tell the coach to "**** off, or find me real helmet."
NoDontKillMe 19
I would tell my parents so they can sue him! See if he's okay then :D
Shenanigans9 8
Sue him, and spend more on lawyer fees than you'd actually win off him. Added to the fact OP willingly played without the full mask. Not to mention the entire club, friends included would hate him, and he'd never be able to play for them again. Sounds like a great ******* idea.
elgordogrande1 11
My league as well as my high school make you sign a waiver of liability that states that in the event of an injury the coach, officials, and members of the league cannot be held liable in the event of an injury sustained during a game or official practice. OP might not be able to sue if her league is like this.
RedPillSucks 33
Those waivers aren't worth much. A good lawyer can find ways around them. Especially if OP is a minor.
docscientist 10
Sorry, that waiver isn't going to mean much when negligence or safety violations are involved.
wjh100 13
@61 generaly speaking in a lawsuit case the lawyer gets a cut of the settlement and the winners court fees are paid by the loser. so really you don't pay any money out of pocket if you win.
doopy423 1
You will pay with your time. Lawsuits are long and exhausting.
baileymariee 10
I'm surprised the refs allowed you to step foot in the goal. What a terrible coach.
GrammarNazis 6
In the coach's defense, I'm sure he felt horrible and like an ass after it happened. But still, it's a pretty poor coach that puts their players on the ice without proper safety equipment.
TheDrifter 24
It was likely one of the full face mesh guards that most minor leagues require for all players. They don't protect the neck, but they make official safety spec for all positions. Goalies should have a padded neck guard on no matter what sort of helmet, as pucks can get by them all.