nhl lockout over

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Originally Posted by stevefrench

not to mention hockey is actually played by men, not sissy flopping little whiners.

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Take away their sticks and jerseys, and hockey players look like this:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/.a/6...7ae4970c-800wi

Manly.

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Originally Posted by DistrictCyclone

Take away their sticks and jerseys, and hockey players look like this:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/.a/6...7ae4970c-800wi

Manly.

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Coming from DC I can buy this. That's actually a pretty fair representation of the Caps.

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Originally Posted by DistrictCyclone

Take away their sticks and jerseys, and hockey players look like this:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/.a/6...7ae4970c-800wi

Manly.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bobp5OHVsWY

Thank God. Now once football is over, I won't have to watch that "sport" called "NBA" to get a sports fix.

I used to make fun of hockey, then I actually went to some games. Now when I am at a live Detroit Redwings game I feel the same level of excitement and energy that I do at Jack Trice before kick off.

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Originally Posted by junckerl

I used to make fun of hockey, then I actually went to some games. Now when I am at a live Detroit Redwings game I feel the same level of excitement and energy that I do at Jack Trice before kick off.

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NHL is by far the best pro sport league to watch live. I've found the NFL and NBA to be much more entertaining to watch at home and while I do love baseball some games can be tough to sit through. The speed, physicality, and fans make hockey games awesome to watch in person.

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Originally Posted by HGPuck

One of the best parts about hockey, there are virtually no bandwagon fans. People either love it and follow it pretty closely, or they don't. Hockey's biggest problem is that it isn't a great TV sport, but it is probably my favorite sport to attend in person. I don't follow the NHL as closely as some other sports because I don't really have a favorite team. After the North Stars moved I really haven't had much passion for any NHL team besides hating Dallas.

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Hockey in HD is actually pretty decent. It is still best watched live, but HD brings more of the action on to the screen and HD just kicks *** anyway.

The Kings playoff run last year was as entertaining as any.

People still watch SportsCenter??? That show has been horrible for the better part of a decade

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Originally Posted by DistrictCyclone

Take away their sticks and jerseys, and hockey players look like this:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/.a/6...7ae4970c-800wi

Manly.

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FAIL

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Originally Posted by stevefrench

FAIL

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You might be confused since these men all have teeth.

Blackhawks games are my favorite sporting event to go to, hands down. One of the most underrated traditions in sports is the national anthem at a Blackhawks game. Everyone just cheering their ***** off during it. I've seen it done many times and it still gives me MAJOR chills.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e-KsPhvnvc

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Originally Posted by Chizit

Blackhawks games are my favorite sporting event to go to, hands down. One of the most underrated traditions in sports is the national anthem at a Blackhawks game. Everyone just cheering their ***** off during it. I've seen it done many times and it still gives me MAJOR chills.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e-KsPhvnvc

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and here comes the whiners that will claim it's "disrespectful".

it is one of the coolest traditions in sports IMO

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Originally Posted by stevefrench

and here comes the whiners that will claim it's "disrespectful".

it is one of the coolest traditions in sports IMO

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That video doesn't do its justice either. I remember thinking before I went to my first game that it wasn't going to be all that great. I was absolutely blown away. You have to be there to get the full experience.

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Originally Posted by Chizit

Blackhawks games are my favorite sporting event to go to, hands down. One of the most underrated traditions in sports is the national anthem at a Blackhawks game. Everyone just cheering their ***** off during it. I've seen it done many times and it still gives me MAJOR chills.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e-KsPhvnvc

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A national anthem is essentially a nation's "fight song", and should be treated as such. Great tradition.

Plus hockey fans have the best chants....goalie hex on Roloson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGIeng3KPjs

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Originally Posted by Rabbuk

People saying hockey wasn't/isn't huge in Chicago are wrong. Definitely damn near impossible to get Blackhawks tickets.

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And people saying there aren't bandwagon fans in hockey are also wrong. It's pretty disgusting in Chicago when the team is good.