I started playing hockey at Petone rink outside Wellington in 1959. Team members included Melvie & Dennie McKelvie Ken Tullock, & Ron Royal to name a few. 1960 the Glide rink opened in Kilburnie Wgton, and i was a founder member. 7 games for Mt Wgton before going and finishing my apprenticeship with Hamilton in 1961. That apprenticeship took another 15 years. I retired after the nationals in 1978. I have coached in the 2nd division and ladies section, plus junior boys. My claim to 3 minute fame, was coaching Peterbourgh in England. They were in last place on my arrival and finished 6th on goal average. We only lost 3 games in the preceeding two rounds. I thought my skating ability was of International standards, but was never recognised my my captains or coaches,lol and was relegated to goalkeeper.