Between Hamstravaganza, cruises on the Adirondak, drinking on Pier 63, and sunset drinks at Steamers, I have been spending most of my summer hanging out near the Hudson River. And why wouldn’t I? It’s really, really nice over there. The parks have been redone up and down and there is tons to do. I run along it during my lunch break and the gf takes me there for as many sunsets as I can stand. I still need to try the free kayaking or the trapeze school. It’s awesome. I’m not sure who instigated the redoing of all the waterside area, but kudos to them. They should feel free to grift a little. Or a little more, if I know anything about New York city politics.
During several of my Hudson River outings, I have stopped at the outdoor concrete hockey rink at the north end of Chelsea Piers. City recreational leagues play there every night and the level of talent is remarkable. These aren’t kids. They are adults who must of moved from Ottawa or Minnesota because they skate like they were born with blades on their feet (the mothers are REALLY tough in hockey country).
Beneath yachts parked for some charity golf event, they effortlessly control the puck and smash the hell out of each other. I feel hockey is a game that is only palatable if observed live. On most nights you can see some really good stuff at the river for just the cost of a short walk. One downside though; occasionally mingled in with the smell of saltwater and fresh flower landscaping is the odor of hockey pads. I’m guessing it’s either hard or bad luck to wash those things because one whiff is like a goalie’s mitt punch to the head.
We saw a different Steamers (a team not a restaurant) beat the Royal Elk in division B2 according to the link below. These Steamers had the word “Cleveland” in front of their name on their Jerseys, making the whole thing more fun on a different level. The complete schedule is online and I plan to head back with some roadies in a brown bag. Please join me.
Links:
– NYC River to River – More events on the water.
– Adult Roller Hockey at Chelsea Piers – Teams and schedules.
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