I may have some people that think I am ridiculous, but of the 4 major sports (NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL) I believe that hockey players are the most athletic and skilled. Let me lay out 3 points:
1. Hockey requires players to be all around, not specialized (besides goalie). In the other 3 sports each position is a specialized position. A QB is not going to play DB, a center in the NBA is not going to play point guard, and a outfielder will rarely play SS (however you do have utility players that can do this). In the NHL, players do have their specialized positions (Defensivemen, Right/Left Wing, etc), but are also required to play offense and defense, throughout the entire game.
2. Skating on ice, opposing players checking you into the boards, trying to score into a net protected by a goalie, all the while trying to control a hard frozen rubber puck. Not easy.
3. Watch this video and I think my point is made. Watch what these guys do with the puck while dealing with everything else that is going on around them. I don't think these are the best goals ever, but it gives you a pretty good idea about why these guys are unbelievable (sorry about the music for the video).
Finally thought...most people that think hockey is stupid, feel that way because they don't understand the game. If this is the case, learn about it and you will be hooked, guarentee.
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i have no idea why you felt the need to apologize for the music. matter of fact i missed most of the video due to the closing of my eyes and swaying with the 80's.
YES....Hockey. Went to the Wild last night, gopher playoff game on thurs. Please tell me you are not a Stars fan? Stay true.
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