I'll be back on the ice today to officiate hockey for the first time since I broke my leg on January 24. I'll be officiating two games in the 2006 USA Hockey Disabled Hockey Festival at Iceland in West Chester, PA.

It's a real pleasure to have the opportunity to work this tournament. Officiating disabled hockey is one of the best ways I can think of to broaden the appeal of the sport. You have to see games like this in person to appreciate the positive attitude of the players, coaches, and spectators.

I hope that I'm able to officiate these games without too much pain or difficulty.

Update: I made it through two games without any problem. My ankle had more swelling in the evening than it's had in weeks, but I expected that. This was a good opportunity to get on the ice and provide some progress information to my trainers at physical therapy. Hopefully they will adjust my program so I do better next time.