A: Hey John, nice skates. Are they new?

B: Yeah, I just got them. I started playing ice hockey in a (community league).  So, I finally (got myself) new skates.

A: What position do you play?

B: I’m a (defender). It’s a lot of fun. You don’t have to be able to skate as fast on defense.

A: Yeah, you’re a pretty big guy. I play (goalie), myself.

B: Oh, yeah? Which team?

A: The Rockets.

B: Really? I think we play you guys next week. Well, I have to (go to practice). See you later.

A: All right, see you later.