He is also in a special needs program that is great but they are more relaxed and Josh just usually does his own thing along with all the other kids. It really depends on how many volunteers they have to help and have organized fun drills. That's why I put Josh in a hockey program so he could learn and improve. The special needs program is in Pasadena so it can be a real torture with the drive but I really like their program.
Every July, Pasadena hosts a hockey tournament and they schedule a few games for the special needs kids to play against another special needs program from Panorama City. It's fun and it gives the kids something different to do. The kids from the other team are much older and bigger but no one seems to notice since they are there to play.
I really noticed an improvement in Joshua's play this year. He taps his stick on the ice when he is open for a pass and he is focused on the game. The game ended in a tie 5-5 and then everyone got to take 2 turns in the shootout. Overall, it was a fun game and Josh scored a goal so he was happy.
Josh at warm-ups...
After the first shift, Josh was moved over to the opposing team since some of their players were running late. I don't think he minded and played well for them.
I noticed in several of my photos, Josh tends to play left wing. I guess 10 years of watching hockey will do that to a person.
There were several times where he really battled for the puck .
And get it for a while...
Skating down the left side again but using the back of his blade....
Finally, the handshake line... You can see how much bigger the white team is against our kids and their goalie is massive. He is on the far right and Josh is right in front of him. I'm amazed that Josh and the team were able to score against him. ;)
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