NEW RELEASES
And they all carry a big stick (I’m not sure if I intended that pun or not)
I love hockey. It’s my deep dark secret. I love everything about it. I love the speed of the game and the intensity of the sport. I love the way it’s divided into three periods instead of two. I especially love the fights. I don’t know why, it’s brutal. Perhaps that’s the draw – it’s rough, physical and intense. It’s the only sport I watch on tv.
I couldn’t even conduct a proper text conversation with Kelli this evening because the new HBO special on the Philadelphia Penguins/Washington Capitals was on. When she found out it was because of hockey she was appalled. And Ava just found out about my infatuation with the sport this year as well. You can blame it all on Kurt. He’s the one who taught me the game in high school. We still talk about hockey and it’s been more than 20 years. Back then he made me follow the Minnesota North Stars. Now days I root for the Coyotes because they’re the home team, but I’m a closet Blackhawks fan.
At this very moment, I’m watching a rerun of the Phoenix Coyotes vs New Jersey Devils at 11:45 on a Wednesday night. My whole house is asleep except me and the boys on the ice.
And speaking of boys. That could be another reason I love hockey. Holy moley. Have you seen some of these guys? There has long been a stereotype of the hockey player as a toothless thug. Of course, there are some missing teeth among the guys, but I assure not all of them fit that image. But they are all big, big men (mercy!). Let me give you a few example
Lauri Korpikoski
Look at this pretty boy. Granted he’s a baby, but still, he’s officially legal.
Or another member of the Coyotes:
Taylor Pyatt
He’s also just a baby, but this guy has the bluest eyes in the NHL today.
And last but not least, take a look at this one. He’s a grown man and dear lord it gives me just one more reason why I should visit Sweden.
Heinrick Lundqvist
Would you like one more look? Heinrick again, deep sigh.
Heinrick again, deep sigh.
Very pretty wouldn’t you say? And not a missing tooth among them.
Well, now that I look back, this post wasn’t very well thought out. Now, whenever My Honey catches me watching hockey he’s gonna be looking at me weird.
If you need a quick dose of testosterone, watch my favorite fight video.
Yeah, they’re pretty boys now! But what are they going to look like in a few years? Broken noses (multiple times), missing teeth! Enjoy them while you can!
Look, Judie, do not burst my bubble. Im a romance writer so I’m all about the fantasy. I don’t think about broken noses and missing teeth.
Well, that’s funny, because I have almost no tolerance for sports on TV, but now and then I will watch hockey. My husband has come into the room more than a few times, bewildered by it. One of my favorite comedies is Slap Shot with Paul Newman. I loved the psychotic Hanson brothers.
Although in this clip on the blog, it almost seems put on. About 1:45 into the clip it looks like the two guys are just talking…. “Hmmmm, do ya think we need to keep this up much longer to keep the fans engaged?” “I don’t know, maybe a little longer.” slug, slug. 😉
It is a great game, though. I love the fast pace and their skill on the ice.