There are two kinds of people in my life. People who understand why this:
Makes me:
And people who don’t. The first type understands what this means, even if they prefer a different jersey.
They understand how I can love someone:
While at the same time wishing to crush their lifelong hopes and dreams.
They know what it’s like to be this guy:
And dream of being these people every damned summer.
They’re the ones (Americans) who gasped upon noticing this clip in the new Sports Center commercial:
They love sassy interns:
And are the kind of people responsible for this early birthday present designed specifically for me:
They know why this picture of Matt Niskanen under a tree holding what I first thought was a turtle set me off laughing for half an hour.
These people understand that today (until 6:59 PM ET), we are all one. We’re thrilled to have a whole season in front of us in which all of our favorite teams all obviously win the Cup. Love your fellow hockey fan right now.
Because when the clock strikes 7 PM:
Some people don’t get it: the love, the fear, the four-letter words and wearing the same outfit, how a fight can change a game or a shift can make 45 seconds seem endless, the mullets and missing teeth. I can’t hold that against them. Today I simply tell anyone who isn’t a hockey person:
To all you hockey people, we’re very glad to know you. Now, stop checking out cute boys on other teams, wondering if you’d look better in another color scheme and cursing your management for doing everything wrong. Remember every cheap shot and blown call from last year, how you felt when it finally started and how you felt when it ended way too soon.
It’s time to focus. Or at least try.
Damnit, Oilers.
Happy 2013-2014 NHL Hockey Season, everyone!
Boutdamntime.
I’m so EXCITED. Let the games begin :)))))
Call Shanny–I think that one racoon there left his feet!
5 MINUTES! SHANABANNED!!
They’re red pandas, but that actually made me laugh so loudly at my desk that people stared.
Oh, Pants… This gave me chills and made me teary. Hockey fans are our own crazy tribe. Here’s to everyone having a shot at Stanley. (Well, OK, everyone except the Flames.) Hockey hugs all around.
Love this!
YES! I love you all, even if I question some of my friends’ choice in team rofl
Well… SOMEBODY has to root for the d@mn Flyers. #LGR #LGP
THIS: “They understand how I can love someone. While at the same time wishing to crush their lifelong hopes and dreams.”
You get me. You really, really get me.
ALSO: WE MADE IT GUYS. #finallyoctober
HUZZAH! Hockey begins!
*confetti* (even though I have to wait til Friday for the Canes season opener)
Love this! I’ll be including it in my explanation to my boss about why I won’t be able to work nights until June. I’m sure she’ll understand.
Here’s to the return of the Red Wings to the East! LGRW! But yes, I do wonder how those other colors would look on me, especially thanks to a whole summer of reading this blog!
Opening night tomorrow in Philly….five months is too long to wait! Happy Hockey season, everyone!!
WWWWOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHOOOOOOO!!!!! Already watched Caps vs. Blackhawks last night, and while trying not to focus on Mike Green’s tattooed hand, it was so awesome to yell at the television…in a kind and loving way!
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