As someone who lived in Toronto when there were only 6 NHL teams, I have trouble with hockey played in places where snow & ice never existed; when 'Expansion' was solely a waistline issue. The idea of hockey played where flamigos, oranges & warm ocean breezes exist, belies my reality.
I miss the gloves off, sticks down mid-ice brawls. The Frank Mahovlich, Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, Jean Béliveau halcyon days, where I knew players by sight & name.
Texas, Florida, Georgia, California & the Carolinas were places to visit & ward off winter's icy claw, not to cheer on teams who could go from rink to reef in minutes! 🏒 🐠
Well, I was a two-month old in my dad's arms as he watched the 1967 Stanley Cup Final, seated on a sofa in Fairfax, California! So, another technical witness to that last victory. :D
Before the Red Sox busted their curse, I thought about all the Boston fans who lived and loved that team and died without ever seeing them win. Tens of thousands of fans! I can tell you, the next day it felt like helium was bolstering us up at work.
As someone who lived in Toronto when there were only 6 NHL teams, I have trouble with hockey played in places where snow & ice never existed; when 'Expansion' was solely a waistline issue. The idea of hockey played where flamigos, oranges & warm ocean breezes exist, belies my reality.
I miss the gloves off, sticks down mid-ice brawls. The Frank Mahovlich, Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, Jean Béliveau halcyon days, where I knew players by sight & name.
Texas, Florida, Georgia, California & the Carolinas were places to visit & ward off winter's icy claw, not to cheer on teams who could go from rink to reef in minutes! 🏒 🐠
Now QUICK! Name the 6 original NHL teams! Go!
Well, I was a two-month old in my dad's arms as he watched the 1967 Stanley Cup Final, seated on a sofa in Fairfax, California! So, another technical witness to that last victory. :D
As a Minnesotan I can feel Toronto’s pain!
Makes me wish I followed hockey.
Before the Red Sox busted their curse, I thought about all the Boston fans who lived and loved that team and died without ever seeing them win. Tens of thousands of fans! I can tell you, the next day it felt like helium was bolstering us up at work.
The Ballard Curse. Leafs need a major smug.