My birthday is December 2nd, and I will be turning the ripe old at of 27. I know, I know… I’m getting old.

This is the first year I will be without my mother, who passed away about a year ago, and as a result I’m kind of bummed. Usually I’d plan a party for myself and then head home for a family gathering. Without mom though, there’s really no family gathering planned. Plus I’m just not motivated to throw something together this year.

I think I just need to do something different for my birthday seeing the usual traditions are, well, over with. Any thoughts?

I’m excited to say that I’m playing an outdoor hockey game for the first time in my life. My home town, East Aurora, NY, purchased the rink used for the winter classic game played at the Ralph this past January and set it up in the middle of town. You can see the rink by CLICKING HERE.

You can actually watch us in real time. I will take the ice this Sunday at 9am. I’m the goalie wearing a BLUE Jersey.