Force_Me Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I live in the south and love hockey. I will never, ever understand why hockey isn't more popular in the U.S. I watch a lot of sports... mostly football and hockey, but if there was a really good match-up of hockey teams and football teams on TV at the same time, I would watch the hockey game. In fact, first thing I did this morning was look at the sports page to see if any hockey games were on Sunday [unfortunately not]. I really don't care about the Super Bowl this year. Anyway, I don't have a "favorite" team, but I enjoy watching (in no particular order) Chicago, Detroit, NY Rangers, Pittsburgh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrong_turn Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Washington Capitals. Thats about the only good thing we have going here lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehjai Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 GO LEAFS GO /waits for the stringing up in town square and public flagellation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilirubin Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Red Wings. Also hats off to Sam Gagner--8 points last night! Epic. Tied him in 2nd place for points per night in history of NHL (and with Coffee and Gretzky on his own team). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom_BiC Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I'm from Texas, but always a Red Wings fan. I miss you Shanny, but glad you are still involved in Hockey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyi Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Theeeeee Blues! \o/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force_Me Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Speaking of Gretzky... Although I will admit that I started following hockey after Gretz came to L.A. (my home town) and L.A. went to the finals in 1993. I fell in love with hockey after the Rangers and Messier won the cup in 1994. I never saw Gretz play in his prime, but for my money I would take Messier over Gretz any day. Here's an interesting stat between them... who has more cups? Yep, Messier has 2 more. Both won without Gretzky on his team. Gretz has 0 without Messier on his team. That speaks volumes to me. Edited February 3, 2012 by Force_Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrar Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Let's go BLUES!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force_Me Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 I'm from Texas, but always a Red Wings fan. I miss you Shanny, but glad you are still involved in Hockey! I thought it was a brilliant move to put him in charge of discipline! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom_BiC Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I thought it was a brilliant move to put him in charge of discipline! I haven't really followed hockey since he left Detroit. I mean, I keep up wtih the scores and what not- but I don't make my hubby buy the hockey packages anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrorshard Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 From New Jersey and I'm a Flyers fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshHodding Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Born and raised in Vancouver, so the Canucks are in the blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewiesArmy Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Wow, a Wings fan and a Canucks fan...this'll get interesting for this Blackhawks fan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewiesArmy Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Speaking of Gretzky... Although I will admit that I started following hockey after Gretz came to L.A. (my home town) and L.A. went to the finals in 1993. I fell in love with hockey after the Rangers and Messier won the cup in 1994. I never saw Gretz play in his prime, but for my money I would take Messier over Gretz any day. Here's an interesting stat between them... who has more cups? Yep, Messier has 2 more. Both won without Gretzky on his team. Gretz has 0 without Messier on his team. That speaks volumes to me. Personally...Lemieux > Gretz & Mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashleyftw Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Winnipeg jetsssssssssssss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediHeroine Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I am from NY so....Let's Go Rangers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightcreed Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 go flyers!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenspiders Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Pittsburgh Penguins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraidley Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Boston Bruins. I was born in Connecticut, and live in Ohio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raavas Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Shouldn't this be in the General discussion board? On a side note, mines Finland's Lions ice hockey team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwesumPossum Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) Buffalo Sabres! although this year they make me want to bash my face off the wall... So much potential so disappointing. That's the trouble with paying players lots of money for a long time, they don't seem to play like what their "worth" is. All im hoping for this bust season is for them to get a high draft pick and just wash this year away. /end rant. Edited February 4, 2012 by AwesumPossum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force_Me Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) To me, the thing about hockey that separates it from other sports is how exciting low-scoring games are. For example, last Wed. night's game between Buf v NYR - 0-0 tie and then the shootout. Dang, that was a thriller. I remember another regular season game between WAS v PIT and thought I was watching a playoff game instead of a regular season game. I don't get the same "thrill" from a low scoring game in football or baseball or soccer (ok, I don't watch soccer because ALL the games are low scoring and boring). Low scoring games in those sports make me fall asleep. Just wanted to throw out some more hockey talk... Edited February 4, 2012 by Force_Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force_Me Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 Buffalo Sabres! although this year they make me want to bash my face off the wall... So much potential so disappointing. That's the trouble with paying players lots of money for a long time, they don't seem to play like what their "worth" is. All im hoping for this bust season is for them to get a high draft pick and just wash this year away. /end rant. Now that you mention it, I can't think of a player off the top of my head that seemed to have a better season after signing a big contract. I'm sure someone has, but for some reason, no one stands out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omnitheo Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Go Canucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalook Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Speaking of Gretzky... Although I will admit that I started following hockey after Gretz came to L.A. (my home town) and L.A. went to the finals in 1993. I fell in love with hockey after the Rangers and Messier won the cup in 1994. I never saw Gretz play in his prime, but for my money I would take Messier over Gretz any day. Here's an interesting stat between them... who has more cups? Yep, Messier has 2 more. Both won without Gretzky on his team. Gretz has 0 without Messier on his team. That speaks volumes to me. Gretzky > Messier Gretzky averaged 1.9 points per game, messier had 1.07 Gretzky had 2,856 points, messier had 1,855 (Regular Season) Gretzky had 383 points in 208 games, messier had 325 in 236 games(Playoffs) Gretzky had 894 goals, messier had 694 this can go on and on but i really don't wanna keep making the comparison , Gretzky has 61 NHL records and messier has..... Both great players either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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