I started skating and playing organized hockey at age 4. Had backyard home built ice rinks since around age 7. I played AAA from Pee Wee on and spent 7 days a week on skates through high school.
I have played with a few NHLers. Nathan Dempsey, Chris Osgood. Had Jamie McLenan over on the rink a few times, Geoff Sanderson was in some classes of mine, but not a team mate.
I have not picked up a hockey stick in about 10 years now, life got busy with work and children....