Comments on: Hockey Night http://correresmidestino.com/hockey-night/ Snowed under since 2004! Wed, 23 May 2012 19:42:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Zhu http://correresmidestino.com/hockey-night/comment-page-3/#comment-22710 Zhu Sun, 03 Oct 2010 04:06:18 +0000 http://correresmidestino.com/archives/112#comment-22710 I agree with your Polish friend, I was really surprised that fans behaved well. In France, every time there is a soccer game between rival cities, such as Paris and Marseilles, they are CRS (and anti-riot cops) in between. It's not pretty... people die sometimes! I agree with your Polish friend, I was really surprised that fans behaved well. In France, every time there is a soccer game between rival cities, such as Paris and Marseilles, they are CRS (and anti-riot cops) in between. It’s not pretty… people die sometimes!

]]> By: Margaret http://correresmidestino.com/hockey-night/comment-page-3/#comment-22703 Margaret Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:26:25 +0000 http://correresmidestino.com/archives/112#comment-22703 Ho ho ho, that fear of the puck is not at all irrational! Mon cher mari was at an OHL game once and saw an elderly lady take a put in the mouth. Not pretty. The puck rolled in his direction, though, so he brought it home as a gruesome sort of souvenir. The woman it hit probably deserved to get it but she was a bit busy at the time, being escorted to the hospital and all... But besides that little risk, the 'flying teeth' tend to be kept on the other side of the glass, as you noticed. People go to hockey games to have fun. Fans of opposite teams....well, I mean, they have lots in common - they're all hockey fans, right? They don't fight. It's a family affair; people bring small children to hockey games. But I know that to others it is surprising, when they are used to European ways. We had a friend come from Poland a few years ago who found it amazing that supporters of opposite teams are sprinkled evenly throughout the stands, sitting right next to each other instead of being separated. He also was stunned to see a car decked out to a comical extent with Maple Leafs balloons, flags, signs, and writing all over it driving through Ottawa on the day of a Toronto-Ottawa game. He shook his head and said, "In Warsaw, that car would be vandalized. You just can't DO that!" Ho ho ho, that fear of the puck is not at all irrational! Mon cher mari was at an OHL game once and saw an elderly lady take a put in the mouth. Not pretty. The puck rolled in his direction, though, so he brought it home as a gruesome sort of souvenir. The woman it hit probably deserved to get it but she was a bit busy at the time, being escorted to the hospital and all…

But besides that little risk, the ‘flying teeth’ tend to be kept on the other side of the glass, as you noticed. People go to hockey games to have fun. Fans of opposite teams.…well, I mean, they have lots in common — they’re all hockey fans, right? They don’t fight. It’s a family affair; people bring small children to hockey games. But I know that to others it is surprising, when they are used to European ways. We had a friend come from Poland a few years ago who found it amazing that supporters of opposite teams are sprinkled evenly throughout the stands, sitting right next to each other instead of being separated. He also was stunned to see a car decked out to a comical extent with Maple Leafs balloons, flags, signs, and writing all over it driving through Ottawa on the day of a Toronto-Ottawa game. He shook his head and said, “In Warsaw, that car would be vandalized. You just can’t DO that!”

]]> By: 10 Things To Experience In Canada | Correr Es Mi Destino http://correresmidestino.com/hockey-night/comment-page-3/#comment-17740 10 Things To Experience In Canada | Correr Es Mi Destino Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:11:06 +0000 http://correresmidestino.com/archives/112#comment-17740 [...] Going to a hockey game: hockey is Canada’s favorite sport and it’s best seen live. Even if you are not into it, it’s a really fun experience. First, the game is very fast-paced so you won’t get bored. Your sadistic side will certainly enjoy the fights. On top of that, unlike in some sports, people are passionate but they are not hooligans and the atmosphere is quite friendly. So buy tickets and head to your local arena! [...] […] Going to a hockey game: hockey is Canada’s favorite sport and it’s best seen live. Even if you are not into it, it’s a really fun experience. First, the game is very fast-paced so you won’t get bored. Your sadistic side will certainly enjoy the fights. On top of that, unlike in some sports, people are passionate but they are not hooligans and the atmosphere is quite friendly. So buy tickets and head to your local arena! […]

]]> By: webmiztris http://correresmidestino.com/hockey-night/comment-page-3/#comment-997 webmiztris Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:20:48 +0000 http://correresmidestino.com/archives/112#comment-997 awesome - hockey is the only sport I can tolerate too. :) awesome — hockey is the only sport I can tolerate too. :)

]]> By: Aidan L http://correresmidestino.com/hockey-night/comment-page-3/#comment-988 Aidan L Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:06:05 +0000 http://correresmidestino.com/archives/112#comment-988 Haha hooligan ! I can see why you would say it though lol! Haha hooligan ! I can see why you would say it though lol!

]]> By: Zhu http://correresmidestino.com/hockey-night/comment-page-2/#comment-982 Zhu Sat, 13 Oct 2007 03:01:58 +0000 http://correresmidestino.com/archives/112#comment-982 Lori : it's okay, we blame it on cultural differences ;-) Theresa : don't worry, this was probably my last sport, given my extremely limited knowledge of running after a ball/puck ! FroggyWoogie : yeah, no way you can watch hockey in France... I don't even think we have any team there ! John : er... I mean all hooligans BUT you of course ;-) You've very well behaved I'm sure ! Din : I think as a French I just got a soccer OD, mostly due to the world cup... I honestly find it boring. Sorry ! Keshi : yeah, it was fun ! Max : thanks ! I was lucky actually for the pics, we got great sits so it was easy ;-) Todd : thanks for the meme, I'm working on it - and I'm flattered ! Aidan : rha... another hooligan... sorry, soccer guy ! Oh well ! ;-) Lori : it’s okay, we blame it on cultural differences ;-)

Theresa : don’t worry, this was probably my last sport, given my extremely limited knowledge of running after a ball/puck !

FroggyWoogie : yeah, no way you can watch hockey in France… I don’t even think we have any team there !

John : er… I mean all hooligans BUT you of course ;-) You’ve very well behaved I’m sure !

Din : I think as a French I just got a soccer OD, mostly due to the world cup… I honestly find it boring. Sorry !

Keshi : yeah, it was fun !

Max : thanks ! I was lucky actually for the pics, we got great sits so it was easy ;-)

Todd : thanks for the meme, I’m working on it — and I’m flattered !

Aidan : rha… another hooligan… sorry, soccer guy ! Oh well ! ;-)

]]> By: Aidan L http://correresmidestino.com/hockey-night/comment-page-2/#comment-981 Aidan L Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:43:56 +0000 http://correresmidestino.com/archives/112#comment-981 I've never actually been to an Ice Hockey game, but I can imagine that it would be quite good. For me, though there is no beating football (soccer), sorry ;-) . Some good shots there too! Like Max said, you captured good moments! And of course well done to Ottawa :-P . I’ve never actually been to an Ice Hockey game, but I can imagine that it would be quite good. For me, though there is no beating football (soccer), sorry ;-) .

Some good shots there too! Like Max said, you captured good moments!

And of course well done to Ottawa :-P .

]]> By: Todd http://correresmidestino.com/hockey-night/comment-page-2/#comment-980 Todd Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:37:34 +0000 http://correresmidestino.com/archives/112#comment-980 Hey, I tagged you. Check out my blog you'll see why. <a href="http://initialdraft.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://initialdraft.blogspot.com/</a> It's a meme but I wouldn't pass it on if it wasn't cool! :grin: Hey, I tagged you. Check out my blog you’ll see why.

http://initialdraft.blogspot.com/

It’s a meme but I wouldn’t pass it on if it wasn’t cool! :grin:

]]> By: Max Coutinho http://correresmidestino.com/hockey-night/comment-page-2/#comment-979 Max Coutinho Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:36:08 +0000 http://correresmidestino.com/archives/112#comment-979 Hey Zhu! lol unfortunately I am not a sports person either! I don't see the point of chasing a ball around *nodding*! Oh yes, the Canadians love their Hockey...it's amazing! Nice pics: you really captured nice moments here! Congrats to Ottawa *clap clap clap*! Yes, soccer fans in Europe are terrible!! They almost always end up punching each other, throwing chairs all over, having somebody killed somewhere...it's a shame! And it's not even the spirit of sports, is it *nodding*? Cheers, mon amie Hey Zhu!

lol unfortunately I am not a sports person either! I don’t see the point of chasing a ball around *nodding*!
Oh yes, the Canadians love their Hockey…it’s amazing!

Nice pics: you really captured nice moments here!
Congrats to Ottawa *clap clap clap*!

Yes, soccer fans in Europe are terrible!! They almost always end up punching each other, throwing chairs all over, having somebody killed somewhere…it’s a shame! And it’s not even the spirit of sports, is it *nodding*?

Cheers, mon amie

]]> By: Keshi http://correresmidestino.com/hockey-night/comment-page-2/#comment-978 Keshi Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:56:42 +0000 http://correresmidestino.com/archives/112#comment-978 wow seems like a great nite! Keshi. wow seems like a great nite!

Keshi.

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