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I’m about to become a hockey fan

I must confess, I know nothing about hockey.

Back in my much, much, younger days I was a figure skater. Yeah, I know, hard to imagine, but it’s true. To me, hockey players were those obnoxious boys that raced around the rink and messed up the ice. They’d skate around you as close, and as fast, as they could. Not being able to judge distance very well, it used to scare the begeebies out of me.

But, I think I’m about to become a hockey fan.

Regular Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome conference attendees might remember Barry from Canada. He wasn’t at conference last year, but has been several times. He’s from Nova Scotia, Canada.

Barry is a huge hockey fan, and growing up where he did, happens to know some professional hockey players. He reached out to Joey McDonald and asked for his help to promote awareness and do some fundraising for HPS. Joey graciously agreed. Joey now plays for the Long Island Islanders, the team that plays in the arena right across the street from the Marriott where the conference is held.

Our relationship with Joey is new, but I’m personally very touched and honored that he’s willing to take us on as a special cause and help us out. That’s something really special.

So, I hope you’ll all join me in a crash course about hockey, and in becoming a huge Long Island Islander fan!
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