Written Task / Option 2

When I see that ref's hand go up and pointed at me, there is no worse feeling. When the penalty gets called on me, my initial feelings are pure disappointment. Disappointed in myself for making such a dumb decision, but more disappointed for my teammates who I know I let down due to getting that penalty. There is nothing worse than being locked up in that penalty box, in what typically feels like the longest couple minutes of my life. And, as many would agree, there is absolutely nothing worse than being in that box and seeing the other team score a goal on the powerplay, knowing that we were shorthanded because of me. After the game and when that anger has gone down a bit, I do try my best to remind myself that penalties are a part of the game and everyone is going to get their share every once in a while. Still, thinking that way does not always help me get over it quickly.