A member of Rogue's A-League team, Marvin is one of many RHL-ers that have little ones of their own that also skate at The Rink Exchange.
When did you start playing hockey?
- I started playing hockey in 1986 at Valley Ice Arena when they still had chicken wire fencing for the glass areas of today.
How did you start playing hockey?
- I started playing floor hockey at the Christian academy I went to school at in Portland, and one time we took a field trip to watch the Winterhawks play.. I was hooked. The speed and artistry were amazing, but the physical aspect was what drew me in. Hockey requires you to use so many skills and to protect your own skin or the skin of a mate. Coming from a violent/abusive family, to a foster home - I had a chip on my shoulder early - then I realized that I'm a different player than the Hanson brothers, so I changed my approach towards the game. And I've enjoyed every minute of it.
- I started playing hockey in 1986 at Valley Ice Arena when they still had chicken wire fencing for the glass areas of today.
How did you start playing hockey?
- I started playing floor hockey at the Christian academy I went to school at in Portland, and one time we took a field trip to watch the Winterhawks play.. I was hooked. The speed and artistry were amazing, but the physical aspect was what drew me in. Hockey requires you to use so many skills and to protect your own skin or the skin of a mate. Coming from a violent/abusive family, to a foster home - I had a chip on my shoulder early - then I realized that I'm a different player than the Hanson brothers, so I changed my approach towards the game. And I've enjoyed every minute of it.
What a fan base! Friends and family came to cheer Marvin on during one of his RHL games, even going as far to make signs and print-outs of Marvin himself!
How did you get started playing at The Rink Exchange?
- I started playing hockey here at The Rink Exchange back in 2003.
What exactly do you do with your time when you're NOT playing hockey?
- When I'm not playing hockey, I spend a lot of time with my family.
What exactly do you do with your time when you're NOT playing hockey?
- I love our community. Absolutely, unequivocally love it! Love the way Flint (GM of the The Rink Exchange and the Eugene Generals) embraced everyone - not just my kid, but all of the ones I saw at Try Hockey For Free Day. Love the banter, the competition, and having a cold one following a vigorous workout. I love that we have such a wide array of age/skill levels playing. I absolutely love to see these guys like Chuck playing... at age 80! He's a rock star! In essence, the management, all my cohorts, all the new skaters... It all makes for a pillar of stability in my life, and I see it in others as well. Thank you to Ken (owner of The Rink Exchange and the Eugene Generals) and his management team for doing so much for us hockey junkies. Otherwise, personally, I'd go insane without you guys making this all work.
- I started playing hockey here at The Rink Exchange back in 2003.
What exactly do you do with your time when you're NOT playing hockey?
- When I'm not playing hockey, I spend a lot of time with my family.
What exactly do you do with your time when you're NOT playing hockey?
- I love our community. Absolutely, unequivocally love it! Love the way Flint (GM of the The Rink Exchange and the Eugene Generals) embraced everyone - not just my kid, but all of the ones I saw at Try Hockey For Free Day. Love the banter, the competition, and having a cold one following a vigorous workout. I love that we have such a wide array of age/skill levels playing. I absolutely love to see these guys like Chuck playing... at age 80! He's a rock star! In essence, the management, all my cohorts, all the new skaters... It all makes for a pillar of stability in my life, and I see it in others as well. Thank you to Ken (owner of The Rink Exchange and the Eugene Generals) and his management team for doing so much for us hockey junkies. Otherwise, personally, I'd go insane without you guys making this all work.
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