Mike V Eyes Pro Hockey at 40

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Earlier today, famed pro-skateboarder Mike Vallely (“Mike V”) held a press conference announcing he has signed up to to try out for the newly-formed Federal Hockey League’s Danbury Whalers.  At the age of 40, this likely makes him the oldest rookie to seek out a job in professional hockey, a long time dream of his.

“I grew up a New York Rangers fan I would go to the games at Madison Square Garden with my father and it was just a great time to be a hockey fan great time to be a kid. I always wanted to play hockey.” Then at the age of 14 he got on his first skateboard and his life was set on a different course.  But that didn’t make him forget the NHL, and a move to California years later re-awoke his passion for the game with the new arrival of Wayne Gretzky in America.