Dear Brian,*

Thank you for your letter. I understand the physical nature of the game.  I get that. I’m glad you understand that it can be a “negative experience” for young kids to see “the altercation” on Tuesday.  Yes, I look forward to coming back too, in a few years.

Sincerely,

Mama C, Mom to an aspiring future hockey player

*Brian Petrovek is the CEO and Owner of the Portland Pirates hockey team. He wrote a letter in response to concerns I brought to his attention on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011.