The Montreal Canadiens announced that they’re offering Logan Mailloux an entry level three year contract. I can’t tell you what it’s worth, because my brain was already launching into Mrs. White’s infamous monologue from Clue. “It’s like flames. Flames… from the side of my face.” Because it’s yet another instance of hockey culture missing the…
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Hockey Culture: Silence, Team First Mentality
I’ve talked at length on Twitter about just how toxic hockey culture can be. But one of the aspects I haven’t really discussed are player interviews. Hockey fans have a joke about interviews. That you just take a few tired phrases, mix them up, remove most personality. Bam! You have the perfect hockey interview. And…
Do You Believe in Miracles? Not when it comes to the 1980 US Men’s Hockey Team.
If you know anything about hockey, just from pop culture – you probably know two things. The Mighty Ducks and Miracle – the movie about the 1980 US Men’s Hockey Team. The Miracle on Ice The Men’s Hockey Team defeated the Soviet team. Which was a big deal! Our national team was made up of…