I was never a good roller skater until, Roller Blades came out which must of been around 1990. I got fairly good, but then I tried ice skating after a handful of years of roller blading. The skills did not transfer as well as I expected them to.
I could play street hockey a bit, but holding a stick while iceskating was a little tough. Trying to control a puck and ice skate was a disater. I skated with a friend and his little sister who played hockey was having fun knocking the crap out of me.
I should note that that girl does roller derby for fun now that she is in her 30s.