For those who have lost loved ones due to Covid this will sound quite stupid, but the Devils stopping playing has actually been one of the toughest things I've personally endured during the whole lockdown situation (which has also included a loss of income). Watched the Devils is something that my other half and I look forward to each week and following the highs and lows of the team is just a big part of our lives - it's left a huge hole, so when I say I miss hockey and can't wait to get back to the arena, I sincerely mean it.
However, and I don't wish to get too political, I feel as a nation, Wales have managed the difficulties of the last year or so reasonably well. I agree at times it feels the approach has been cautious but there hasn't been anything like the flip-flopping and like what has been witnessed over the border and safety does seem to the priority, which ultimately is the right thing to do.
Obviously frustration and confusion reigns, but there isn't always a 'correct option' - the people in power making these decisions are constantly weighing up risk against multiple factors whilst having a duty to public health and normal life.
I just feel quite conflicted as I know I'm going to struggle if we're still unable to have that normality of Devils hockey to look forward to each week when the season should be starting, but I just want the government to make the right decision for public health reasons.