Ice Hockey on the C&O Canal in Georgetown

They call it "Canal Hockey" and the name tells the story.

That's exactly what a group of Georgetown University business school grad students were up to this morning on the C&O Canal near the Key Bridge. I spotted their game as I drove back from Palisades and, delighted, quickly hunted down a parking space. By the time I got parked, grabbed my camera, ran down 34th Street, crossed the bridge and arrived at their spot they were done. Darn. But good news, I took a photo of the group, which I sent to them, and in return, one of the players, Ryan Bowden, sent me some of his pics. 

Apart from the group shot, above, the other photos are by Ryan, the player in the "USA" shirt. Thank you, Ryan. I don't have last names, but left to right: Taylor, Dan M., Mike, Sam, Chuck, Dan R., Ryan, Alex, AP. Yo, boys.

They played from 8 am to just before noon. If you are thinking of trying to skate the Canal, please note: they stopped because the ice turned soft beneath their feet. They may try to get back on the Canal Sunday morning. But one of the other players, Sam Fagelson messaged, "Not sure if ice will hold up for another game." 

If they skate again, I'll be there. If you try to skate the Canal, please shout out. You never know where I'll show up, but by all means engage. I'm on everyting, but Twitter will do.