Today’s reason(s) you love hockey comes from the one and only Icing, who has crept out from behind her potted plant to enjoy a moment in the spotlight. This is a wonderful collection of things that are great about our favorite sport, so sit back, relax, and give it up for Icing! (And if you’re suddenly feeling inclined to poke out from behind your own potted plant, please do email us your reason you love hockey at interchangeablepartsblog[at]gmail[dot]com.)
A FEW REASONS I LOVE HOCKEY…
Firstly, I’ve loved hockey ever since I can remember. And when I think of trying to come up with reasons “why”, it almost feels like it takes something away from it. Like trying to analyze why you feel a certain way about a particular song or what it is about someone that you see across a crowded room (or an empty room for that matter – although in that case it just might be ‘availability’) that catches your attention. I guess that explains why it’s taken me so long to do this. Despite all that, here are a few reasons why I love hockey…
• Sudden Death – Yeah, sometimes I worry about my own health when I’m watching a particularly important game, but I’m referring to overtime. Especially OT in the deciding game of a playoff series. That’s edge of your seat time. And the huge emotional ups and downs, watching your team on a great scoring chance that brings you to your feet, but then cringing in horror when it looks like the other team might put one in the net.
• Late Round Draft Pick Surprises – Gotta like watching a guy totally exceed his potential (you know, if he plays for a team you like).
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