I was houseleague all the way. Mostly a defensive defenseman all my life until I made the Select team and that coach decided to convert me to a winger. After that I had one spectacular offensive season as a d man again, and won Best Defenceman for my age group (which in houseleague is like being the smartest kid on the short bus.)
All in all....I think I played about 12 years of hockey, won about 5 Most Sportsmanlike Awards, one "Unsung Hero" award, and the aforementioned Best Defenceman.
Now I only play about once a year in a local tournament and try not to embarrass myself.