Too OLD for hockey?!?!? 

How old were you when you started playing hockey? If you started at an older age how did you get started? Let's help others who want to start playing! If you love hockey, follow me on Instagram and Facebook, I'm always posting new hockey videos Facebook: facebook.com/howtohockey Instagram: instagram.com/howtohockey/ Twitter: twitter.com/howtohockey

Mom never let me play... but now I live in a different state, have my own job, and a wife...You know what that means... lets play hockey!

I am 35 and have never stepped on the ice in full gear. That will change when in 2 weeks since I have signed up for an Adult beginner skills clinic. Super excited to finally live my dream of being on the ice. It will be hard, and I will stink at it, but I will improve and will love every stinking minute of it.

The fastest skater I've played with in beer league was in his fifties and the two best players I've played with were women. Hockey is the best sport for everyone.

I wish I lived in a place where hockey is the main sport.

I'm 57 and have been playing for a few months now. I started because my granddaughter plays and I wanted to be involved in that. We took her to her first minor league hockey game when she was less than a week old, so it's a family tradition.

Hi Jeremy. This video came in the right moment to me. I even said to my wife that it seems that you are talking directly to me. I'm 34 and have been learning how to skate since January. I'm now in the process of buying the equipment to join a rec team and play hockey for the first time. Many thanks for your video, it really inspired me.

Thank you for this video! I am a 50 year old woman and finally, this year, was able to participate in a "give hockey a try" session with full gear. OH MY GOSH! What a blast it was. I am so excited to get geared up and play this winter. I have been watching your videos and trying to educate myself about the gear. Once I get my gear, I will start watching all of your skills videos. Thanks!

I stared playing at 15, I know very late, and I had a dream of playing college hockey but it seemed almost impossible. My first year I played only house league, second year I played house and high school and this past year I played upper a travel hockey and high school (my senior year) I now am on track to be playing competitively in D3 college hockey in Pittsburgh area. From experience I know it's never too late! It will require a lot of hard work but it will work out. Hockey is for everyone.

Started at age 44 (this past year). Even with bad hips, I am having the time of my life when I get on the ice.

See this and being 16 wanting to start hockey encourages me even more 🤟🏽🏒

Hockey is the greatest sport ever and great video!

This is the most inspiring video I've seen in years. Just a bunch of guys enjoying the game. It's just so pure, its amazing.

i started at 50 never skated before love it

Finally started playing at 45. Been playing for nearly 5 years. I know I'll never be great, but love it. And winning a few beer league championships with the greatest teammates ever helps.

I’m 32 years old and I watched my 55 year old father-in-law play a game in his beer league right before I left for deployment.. picking up my first pair of skates on my way home from deployment soon. Absolutely ecstatic to learn!

I was 20 when I started playing. Only regret is that I haven't been playing my entire life

I just started playing last year and I was 44 years old. Your videos helped me lots. Love this last video cuz I play with some retired guys who can run circles with most youngsters...lol. Keep up the good work Jeremy!

I love the sense of humor and fun of these guys! I'm 36 and just completed my FIRST YEAR of SLED hockey (an adaptive sport) and fell in love. 2nd in the nation with AZ Coyotes Sled Hockey Team! Thanks coach.

Jeremy, love what you are doing for the sport. As a professional alpine coach I crossed over 4 years ago at age 53, barely able to skate found a beer league, playing with guys and gals aged 14 to 75. I've worked hard on my skating with help from videos like yours and taken coaching Canada certification. I'm now coaching Atom level players. So don't let age ever stop you. The community will always help if you ask for it.

I am 27 and never laced up a hockey skate til last year. Im now getting certified as a referee. Sometimes your mind is your biggest obstacle. Get out there and do it. Dont get intimidated by the more experienced guys, and in my experience, theyre really ready to help you out. This channel was a big help as well teaching some fundamentals about skating. Its all for love of the sport. Its a great game, guys. You want in, lace up some skates and join us.

I started playing hockey when I was 31 and I am currently 33. I really look forward to doing what these gentlemen are doing in their 60's. Great video Jeremy!

Thanks for the inspiring video! I'm learning to skate as 41 year old, it's really nice to go skating with my young daughter. There's a mixed social group nearby, so when my skate skills get better, I will try to join.

I play with an 83 year old defenceman in pickup. Hes slow as hell but man, his hands are incredible. Amazing patience, too.

This is awesome ... I am 40 years old and watching this video actually got me thinking about playing ice hockey. I've played roller hockey since I was a teenager but never played ice hockey before. Just played my first game in a league and scored my first goal. You are never too old.

56 years old just started, ten games in . Went from barley staying on my feet to actually having a tone of fun . Thanks Jeremy for the videos. Greatly appreciated.

The most inspirational video at the perfect time! I played hockey all through childhood into high school. I'm 44 and conditioning now for the fall 17' season. I haven't taken the ice since the late 90s. So motivating to see these guys!

This is one of my favorite videos Jeremy! I'm 31 and played Peewee hockey as a kid and just got back into playing men's ice hockey at 29. Never too old!

I grew up in NW Ohio, always loved watching the NHL and going to Fort Wayne Komets games when they were in the IHL. I was always big on football, and I was pretty good, but there was something about hockey that always left me with an itch. I played pond hockey as much as I could barring it was cold enough. I finally broke down a few years ago and bought the gear to play. I went to a few drop in sessions and realized I needed to get better quick. So now at 35 years old, I go to as many stick and puck sessions as I can. I've got 3 daughters, my 4 year old is dead set on playing after we went through skating lessons. I bought her all her equipment as a part of her Christmas gift she'll be getting next week. I'm excited as hell to be taking her to some stick and puck time!!! What a great sport, and I can only hope that the exposure of this tremendous sport becomes widespread in the midwest. IMO it starts with High School leagues. You have to get the kids into it. I really wish the NHL would focus on expanding in the midwest to really reel in more prospects in America. Milwaukee and Indianapolis would support an NHL franchise all day. Doing this would be huge for drawing more young talent into the sport.

I'm 48 and just signed up for an 11 week clinic. It's been almost 35 years since I last played some pond hockey or street hockey with my cousins. Skated with the family a couple weeks ago and it stirred something. Time to answer the call. It's never too late.

46 and started playing 3 years ago, had to learn to skate and then joined a Rookie league and now I play once a week. Decided that was not enough ice time so I got my referee certification and now I am officiating a couple of games a week as well. Love being on the ice and can't get enough of it.

i love how ever old u are everyone has and amazing time and joke around

Thanks for sharing this video. I'm 40 now and just started with a 55+ in mind to stay active and actually good by then! All of my kids play hockey and was the initial motivation. Signed up a membership for unlimited classes, wish me luck for November! Being on ice helper was so rewarding!

Thank you for this episode! I am 51 and only been playing hockey 2 years. I have skated since I was a kid in Michigan, but never took the hockey plunge as an adult til now. To see these guys out there getting it on and kickin A$$ took all excuses away ! It feels good to know I can look forward to years of hockey skating fun and friends>>> THanks

I'm 17 now, so I'm at an early age but I haven't started playing yet because I'm still trying to learn all the skating techniques as I have only had a total of 14 hours of skating hours under my belt, but hopefully I can learn all that stuff, get some money for the full gear and start playing a game I have enjoyed since i was 3 years old! :)

I started playing at 38 when I moved to Canada. I watched a lot of your videos to improve my game.

I was just a few months shy of age 38. Convinced my 41-year-old husband to join a "learn to skate" group with me (Hockey North America). About 18 months later, we are addicts. Best thing one can be addicted to, IMHO. Awesome stress relief, and as mentioned in the video, the relationships you form with your teammates/others in the hockey community are really special.

I am 24 and I want to start learning hockey in Mexico City! It’s hard as there are no many hockey fans here nor hockey rinks, but looking forward to first learn how to skate properly and then continue to try some hockey!

Right-on, Jeremy! I jumped into hockey 4 years ago- I turn 63 this summer. Thanks very much for your wonderful videos- my key to learning how to skate and play! The comradery is better than any other sport I've played AND my wife and 2 twenties-something kids jumped in too and we have played together on the same team!

It's so nice to see these types of videos! I'm 32, come from Brazil so NOT A LOT OF HOCKEY over there, but since I started looking into the sport and moved to Canada, this has been THE Sport I wanted to practice. I am still learning how to skate but hopefully, I make a good stretch this Winter and am able to start getting into the ice with the proper equipment! Great video!

Ow. That is a great video and great encouragement. I'm 33, would love to play but it seemed so hard I thought it was too late for me. Guess I'll give it a shot

I started when I was 20. I had never even ice skated before, but I learned! Best decision I've ever made. Hockey is now my biggest passion and a huge part of who I am. It makes me happier than anything else.

Jeremy, Learned to skate at 57. play 2 times a week and LOVE IT! Thanks for all you do. John

Best video yet. Great idea Jeremy! Played first time in full equipment when I was in my late 20's. Played "organized" hockey (ASHL) for the first time in my 30's. Parents couldn't afford it when I was younger. Beauty of this game is that you can always learn and it is never too late. All you need is passion and love for the sport. Love all the other stories/comments!

This is super inspiring. I grew up playing hockey, stopped after high school, and just bought skates and a stick so I can try playing again. Im 55. I didn’t know there were leagues like this, thanks so much for positing this.

The old guys will sit back and watch the youngsters do all the hard work, then casually skate in the perfect position to tap in a rebound for the goal. Gotta love it!!

I just turned 33 and bought my first pair of skates last week! Thanks in large to your videos for helping show me the way! Darin, Phoenix AZ

I am going into my 1st hockey lesson at the end of the month. I'm 53 years of age. I have skated on and off but have been taking lessons for the last year to get the basics and learn some new skills. Always wanted to play hockey as a kid but never did it. Looking forward to the challenge. Thanks Coach Jeremy , your videos are really helpful.

Hi Jeremy, I'm turning 50 this week and started playing hockey here 6 weeks ago. Haven't been one the ice for more than 25 years now it's hard to find the balance but I'm getting help here from the coach and the team at the Nijmegen University in the Netherlands. Thanks for all the great clips you post on RU-vid. They are a great help indeed! Grz. Daniel van Rooij

Great Video. Im just returning to hockey after 17yrs away. I wish i had not left it so long to return. This video is great inspiration.

Wow talk about motivating. I played 2 yrs as a kid 50 years ago, I would love to get back in it. I love hockey!

Love the dedication they have I feel the same and I never played hockey , I went ice skating my second time and got addicted god bless them eh 🏒

Thanks Coach, I'm 54 and returning to the ice after 20+ years away. Really great/inspiring video!

We just got our team back together after 20 years. We played in high school and a bunch of us stopped until a couple months ago when I got a text asking if I still had my goalie gear. I got rid of most of it but went and bought new used stuff. The hardest part for me is moving side to side, which is crucial. But after seeing this video, it kinda put it into perspective now to just go out and have fun. Of course we want to win our games but just seeing everyone again is awesome!! Great video!

I'm 22 and I am just now getting my first hockey equipment and looking at joining a league soon or hosting a few pickup street hockey games up at the Y (though everyone thinks I'm a little nuts for trying to learn here in Florida). This video makes me smile. Love it.

This video's a huge inspiration for me. I'm 28 years old and live in North Carolina where finding hockey interest is a huge challenge, but some day I'd love to learn how to skate on ice (been in-line skating for years though) and find a league just to have fun. It's a great relief to know that there are groups who welcome people like me with no experience, hopefully I'll be able to find something like these guys have. Thank you!!

I just turned 12 and one day I was watching hockey with my dad and for the last few months I’ve wanted to play. So now I’m taking basic skating lessons and I think I might be able to play in about a year

I started a year and a half and ago and I'm 13 now. I have improved so much and I play in an intro to checking league with my friends and it is really fun.

Thanks for the video! I just got back into hockey after 15 years off, the love of hockey never gets old!

I was teaching Positive Psychology and I give public talks from time to time. I always say: If you want to leave in the middle of the talk just remember: it is very difficult to exercise and have good friends around you and be depressed at the same time...! Οne of the most inspiring videos! Those guys are just the greatest example for promoting health and happiness in today's world! Thank you @CoachJeremy!

this is super reassuring, my dad played and i’ve been wanting to play ever since i was a kid but i felt like it was too late to get into it. i’m almost 22 so im glad that i still have plenty of time!

I learned at age 45 after going to my first NHL game! I took learn to skate, then went to I League after about 5 months. I love the game, the culture, and the good times with the team. Many thanks for all your videos which have really helped!

awesome video dude! this is the truth right here. I have so many friends that i ask to come play pond hockey or on my backyard rink and the answer is always i dont know how...WELL nows the time to learn!

Nice video! I'm 48, been playing for 44 years and love the game! Good to see the stories of some of the guys.

I am 44 and have only been on skates once in my life which was last week. Videos like this inspires me. I'm excited to get to a point where I can play.

Great video Jeremy. Really enjoyed hearing the witty humor of the older guys in the locker room. You could make a video series just interviewing them. Awesome and inspiring.

Awesome video Jeremy, I'm 39 and just joined my first beer league. With the exception of one session of roller hockey when I was 18 I have never played any kind of organized Hockey. Totally looking forward to it.

I needed to watch this as I am starting at 60. Getting my skating up to par (that means so I don't hurt anyone) and next comes full gear and a hockey clinic. I am so addicted and it brings me the most amount of joy I think any activity I have ever done has given me

Thank you Coach Jeremy for your videos. I started playing hockey just recently, and my mum one day asked me whether she is too old to play... I said no but I didn't have enough confidence. I guess I have a better confidence now, and maybe one day I can coach my mum!

I'm 51 and l gonna play hockey as long as l can..love this clip..great bunch of guys !!!

I was 26 when I first started playing in an adult beginner league. That experience changed my life in unbelievable ways (I'm 45 now). In addition to the amazing lifelong friends you talk about, now that I am living in Germany, I am leading a massive development project to renew and replace the ancient and obsolete ice rink facilities in Berlin. I have seen the positive impact that hockey (and skating in general) has on people of all ages - including my own daughter who grew up playing, and we want to bring those positive impacts here. Thanks for posting this video Jeremy. People need to see that as long as you can breathe and you have the desire, you can play.

Just started a few months ago at 29 and this has been inspirational knowing I got into something that hopefully I can continue to do until and after I retire!

I’m only 12 just learning how to skate and hoping to play hockey thank you for the confidence coach Jeremy

Thank you for the inspiring interviews. I am playing again at age 51, after 25 years off to play other games. I began to play at age 15. Hockey is a great game, we are able to lose ourselves in the flow of its play.

Hi Coach Jeremy - I was 51 when I first started playing hockey and I am 56 now. I love hockey and I have watched a lot of your videos to teach me hockey over the years. I love this video as these guys sound like me when they talk about this magnificent sport. With the rinks closed during the pandemic I am practicing roller hockey with my wife in the parking lot of the train station next to our house. I am so excited to get back on the ice and experience exactly what you mentioned in the video - the camaraderie of the guys you play with. ICE HOCKEY CHANGED MY LIFE FOR THE BETTER! 🏒🥅!

You’re the best Coach Jeremy! love your vibe and HELPFUL vids… much love from Massachusetts bro

Just started taking lessons earlier this year at 43. So much fun.

This was a great video very inspiring im 25 never played but a bunch of my friends do. I really want to learn i watch a bunch of your videos hopefully i can get out there soon

Turned 39 this year and I decided it’s time to train, learn and play the game I love. It just became a necessity that I do this before it’s too late. This video gave me a lot of confidence that I CAN do this.

I started playing inline hockey here in the UK when I turned 21 (had a go at it when I was a kid, nothing special). Been nearly 2 years now and it's crazy how your game improves when you want it enough and have good company around you. Plan to start ice hockey next year when I turn 24 - never too late!

33. Hoping to start with a casual pick-up group this weekend. Really excited.

Im 25 and grew up in Texas my whole life. was on my way to play pro baseball, so i never considered any other sports, but Hockey was always my favorite. I want to get it into it now but i kept feeling like i missed the age curve. I can skate but never held a twig on the ice. Started dating someone from Minnesota and fell in love with the passion of every single person in that state, and now after that, and watching your videos especially this one, makes me feel like "oh yeah you can do something just for fun, not everything has to be done to compete with the elite" so thank you for videos like this and hopefully soon I'll be able to make this happen.

dude Thanks for this awesome video. I'm 52 never ice skate until 3 weekends in a row on Saturdays at my local ice arena without lessons but loving the feel of skating on the ice. perhaps there is hope for me to do what these young boys are doing 😀.. thanks for your Awesome RU-vid videos

i watched this video 3 months ago im 20 years old and yesterday was my first time on the ice was yesterday i thank people like coach jeremy and nasher really pushed me to get out there a goal is i want to be on a team next season.

I started when I was 9 I am turning 11 and my friends introduced me to hockey and my dad always watches it

Sensational, stepped onto the ice for the first time in years this week, just about to retire and will get back to playing, I still love the game!

Great Video! Started at about 11, refinding your videos rekindled my love of the game now at 14. I played in a floor league but it quit this year :( I would love to play ice hockey but there is not many options in rural north Pennsylvania

I am 39 and my son is playing ice hockey for about 6 years. Every time I see him on ice I want to go there as well. Thanks for this very inspiring video - very motivating. Probably, I will give it a shot too.

This is very inspirational, thank you. Just turned 50, haven't played in 15 years, just bought some skates yesterday because I've been itching.

This is awesome…I’m 55 and I’m considering giving it a try… I absolutely love, love, love to skate… looks great…

Great video! I don't have very many regrets in life but not starting hockey earlier is definitely one on them

I am 50 years of age. I started playing again 3 years ago after over 20 years of absence and have improved my game a lot thanks to your vidéos Jeremy on How to Hockey. I'ts possible to make a comeback but better if you keep fit, that's my advise to have fun longer!

I'm a 20 year old college baseball player and have always admired the game of hockey being a huge fan of the ducks. I played in my first ever game in an iron man roller tournament and enjoyed every second being out there. Looking to join a rec league and then move onto ice when the new ice complex is built in Irvine California

I picked up the game at 45 when a guy from work got a group together to give it a try. Bought some used equipment at our local second-hand store and since I had the equipment I figured why not stick with it. Started playing regular pickup games and everyone was always very supportive and patient. Just finished my third season of 35+ league and have no plans of stopping. I have skied all my life but had never skated much so learning to skate was the first challenge. I participated in adult clinics at local rinks which helped a lot. And I got a lot of tips from people I played with. And of course the internet is an exhaustive resource. The first video of yours that I watched was the one on how to tape your stick. Now that I am playing hockey I can't imagine not playing hockey. For those that decide to start the key things are to be persistent and be patient, and play regularly. Getting into a league it a great way to accomplish this, and to meet lots of people. What you mentioned about camaraderie is certainly true. I have formed some good friendships because of hockey. Also, invest in a decent pair of skates. Not top of the line, but not bottom either. For those looking to get started, one way would be to check with your local rink to find out about pickup games, leagues, and any clinics they may have. Thanks Jeremy for the great videos. Hope to play with you someday if I get up your way.

57 yrs skated since I was bout 3yrs but was never allowed to play organized hockey. Played tons of pick up street hockey and some pick up ice hockey in high school. I found some adult beginner clinics near me. Getting my skates and equipment together can't wait to get out there.

Guys! Respect for all of you! Keep on goin,enjoy your game and no injuries! God bless u guys!

I'm 63 yo and I will step out on the ice for the first time and take my first skating lesson this coming Sunday. I'm very excited.

Thanks for this Jeremy, couldn't have come at a better time. Turning 30 next year and have been thinking about learning how to skate and getting into Hockey a lot as of late - and this has pretty much given me the push to go for it. The only downside is I'm in the UK and there's not as much opportunity to learn, though I live in a pretty good Hockey city so I'll make it work. Huge thanks again, huge fan and carry on with the great work!

whenever I get a day off from work, I go play weekday afternoon hockey with a bunch of old gentlemen same age as these guys. older folks who play hockey is always very welcoming, encouraging and nice!

I started when I was 12, I'm now 13. In that time I have got into my local Swindon wildcats academy and have a chance of being the that A team, all thanks to your videos! Thanks Jeremy!