SO, with our playoff loss a few weeks ago, My time with SubZero has come to its conclusion.   I’m starting the process of reversing, as best as possible, the effects the past 20 years of playing hockey has had on my body.  First up are my shoulders.  most of my other damage is minor or permanent (lol) and will either get better with time or has become something I just have to live with.  Regardless, I’m happy to have played hockey for all those years, and I’m happy to have been a part of SubZero for such a long time.

I want to thank everyone I’ve played with over the years.  The roster has undergone major changes a few times, but the team has always come back for another season.   This time is no different.

I’ve turned over the keys to the kingdom to Dave Wishner.  He’s been nice enough to take on the workload.  I wish him, and all of you who still play for the team, the best of luck.

I’m not sure if Dave, or anyone else on the team will take over this site.  So we’ll see what happens.

Take Care everyone,

Mike

As we head into these last two games, with a playoff spot just out of reach, we’ve got nothing left to play for other than the exercise and hopefully a little fun.

It’s also time to start loking forward to the 2009 summer season.  I’m sad to report that there is some question as to wether or not the team will come back for its 18th season this summer.   I’m working on the list of players and we’ll see what happens soon enough.  If the team comes back, I’m certain it will have a very different look than the past several seasons.   personally, My status is up in the air due to the possibility of requiring a season off for repairs.  I’ve put things off for a long time, but its no longer an issue of playing through some pain, its now starting to interfere with my daily life. If you know me at all, you know how much its killing me to possibly miss any amount of games, let alone a season.  I’m still hopeful (or maybe its just wishful thinking) that treatments and rehab will be enough.

I’m saddened that the end may be near for SubZero – It’s been a great team to play for, from those first few seasons with only the remote possibility for a win, to several championships, tournaments, and countless team parties.

if you’re one of the players on the team, and you are hoping to still play, let me know.  If you’re not returning, let me know that too!  Either way, I wish to thank everyone who’s ever played for SubZero…I’ve enjoyed skating with you all, and I hope to see you on the ice again soon.

-Mike

Look here for more information, as it becomes available!

Yes, It is true that two men playing in our recreational ice hockey league passed away while playing in games on Sunday night.

Brian Kobata, 38, played for the Mug Shots at the EE level, and Kelly Calabro, 41, played for Beer at the E level.

Several members of the Cisco Metros/SubZero/Absolute Zero family were playing for the teams involved in the games.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and teammates of Brian and Kelly.

SharksIce has said that more information regarding memorial services will be posted to the site as it becomes available.

http://www.mercurynews.com/topstories/ci_11770229

http://www.sharksiceatsanjose.com/

This one is based off of wordpress 2.7   I hope you’ll find it useful.

For now, it will just have simple information and of course the scheduled games.  As I figure out which plug-ins and widgets do what I want them to, I’ll add them.  Yes, I plan on having all the pictures I have pertaining to our teams here as well.

I may even be able to replace Evite with this site.

I welcome your thoughts and comments, but there are two things that are even more valuable and appreciated…

Your use of the site and your help with maintaining and growing the site.

Thanks,

Mike

oh, and this theme (template) is just a temporary one til I get one with graphics and colors I want ready.