Me at a hockey game.
Credit: Jennifer Wagner | ©Jennifer Wagner
Let me start by saying I am NOT a fan of sports. In general, I find them to be pretty boring and I don't always understand what's happening. While my husband can watch sports all day long, and be quite content, I would prefer to read a book. During football season, I usually feel like an outcast at work and around friends. Everyone seems to enjoy sports besides me. Except when it comes to hockey. In this article, I will share 10 things new hockey fans need to know before they attend a hockey game. This includes hockey terminology, interesting hockey facts, and more.
My enjoyment of hockey took me completely by surprise. I had no idea that there was a sport out there that I could actually enjoy. But after seeing just one hockey game live, I was hooked. There's something very appealing about the roughness of the game, coupled with the gracefulness of the ice skating. I find a hockey game to be exciting the entire time; not a single dull moment. It was at my first hockey game, that I finally understood why people get so worked up over sports. I felt an adrenaline rush just from watching the game, and that was something I had never experienced before.
If you are planning on attending a hockey game soon, here are 10 things new hockey fans need to know . Something as simple as knowing basic hockey terminology and interesting hockey facts, make all the difference when you attend a game. These are things I wish I had known before MY first game.
1. A hockey games consist of three periods. There are no quarters or half time breaks. (I've noticed hockey fans get pretty annoyed when they overhear someone referring to the breaks as quarters)
2. There are cheerleaders at hockey games. I had no idea! The girls typically stand on the side of the ice, in groups of two or threes, and lead the crowd in supporting the team.
3. Dress in warm clothing. Don't dress in layers, but dress in a sweatshirt or something similar. To keep the ice at a cool temperature, the arena tends to be a little chilly.
My enjoyment of hockey took me completely by surprise. I had no idea that there was a sport out there that I could actually enjoy. But after seeing just one hockey game live, I was hooked. There's something very appealing about the roughness of the game, coupled with the gracefulness of the ice skating. I find a hockey game to be exciting the entire time; not a single dull moment. It was at my first hockey game, that I finally understood why people get so worked up over sports. I felt an adrenaline rush just from watching the game, and that was something I had never experienced before.
If you are planning on attending a hockey game soon, here are 10 things new hockey fans need to know . Something as simple as knowing basic hockey terminology and interesting hockey facts, make all the difference when you attend a game. These are things I wish I had known before MY first game.
1. A hockey games consist of three periods. There are no quarters or half time breaks. (I've noticed hockey fans get pretty annoyed when they overhear someone referring to the breaks as quarters)
2. There are cheerleaders at hockey games. I had no idea! The girls typically stand on the side of the ice, in groups of two or threes, and lead the crowd in supporting the team.
3. Dress in warm clothing. Don't dress in layers, but dress in a sweatshirt or something similar. To keep the ice at a cool temperature, the arena tends to be a little chilly.
Comments
Love this article. Hockey's my favorite sport and you give some great, no-nonsense advice for the novice!
I went to a hockey game once...and had a great time. Too cold for me...I prefer basketball.
good tips ty
You're right - you've got to dress warm!
my son was in full gear on the ice at three years old
This is neat, except for the dying part. Go,'Canes!
People have been killed by flying pucks?! Uh, um, I don't know if I want to try this now...
Sounds fun! of course this doesn't happen often here in FL.
Good job. I'm a hockey fan as well. Dallas Stars...
Love it! Great guide for the ladies. An additional thought - - hockey players are BAD BOYS, and that can be very appealing . . . esp. to good girls like me. You know what I'm talking about.
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