Friday, February 15, 2013

Hockey's Back!


Hockey’s Back!
by Robert McIntosh
 
It’s been a long, dark and cold winter thus far, but one thing that has warmed the hearts of many fans has been the return of the NHL hockey season.  With a compressed 48 game schedule and teams only playing games within the confines of their respective conferences, every game will be a battle for playoff positioning.
 
Due to the compressed schedule, there will undoubtedly be more intensity in each game played.  Old rivalries will be renewed and played with greater fervor.  What does greater intensity lead to?  It creates bigger hits, exhaustingly brutal fights, and more memorable moments that can shape a team’s season earlier in the year.  At least for this season, the regular season is a sprint and not a marathon.  Positioning is critical.  For the fans, this is exactly what they have been looking for.  It’s something they have waited for patiently.
 
As we are finally able to watch the start of the season, let’s appreciate the beauty of this wonderful game.  Let us embrace what is sure to be a season full of great saves, magnificent goals and bone crushing hits.  The players are back on the ice, so enjoy and let’s play some hockey!

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