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Growing up in Ireland, ice hockey isn't the most popular sport. Hell, the Irish National team had issues qualifying for IIHF play due to not have a rink that met the proper standards. But fortunately, Ireland has a lot of hockey type games, whether it be hurling, shinty, field hockey, etc. so I was still able to gain valuable experience in something "close" to hockey. While my parents had no connection to ice hockey, they had no issues with me taking it up. They did, however, have issue with me staying up into the wee hours of the morning to try and catch the start of whatever NHL game was being shown. But as I got older and was able to actually get on some ice, the connection was instant and since that first time lacing up the blades, I've been in love with the game ever since. Hopefully ice hockey continues to grow in Ireland and across the globe, so that other kids can grow to love the game we all do.