The rink is a place where everyone can really get into the game, yelling, screaming and, if you're actually playing, slamming other players into the walls.
But when it comes to hockey, all bets are off. Michael Moore even did an episode of his show on this phenomenon, discovering that most Canadians don't carry arms or even lock their doors at night. In general, Canadians are known for being tranquil and non-violent. Hockey is what they do and they do it well.Ģ. It's a one of the few things that this country has of its own, that is not already done bigger and better by the Americans just south of the border.
If you are familiar with Canadian sports terms, you'll know that Canucks is the name of one of the most popular hockey teams, based in Vancouver, and you'll also hear anyone Canadian refer to other Canadians as Canucks. So, just what is it about the sport that is so fascinating to Canadians? Here are a few ideas on just that.ġ. Even tiny children learn to play ice hockey in Canada early on and floor hockey is considered a lesser version of the sport, yet still acceptable during summer months when ponds are still liquid and the rink might be too expensive for daily fun.
It's a sport that has not really been embraced by the rest of the world, yet has been exalted to Olympic status within Canadian sports circles. Hockey is well known as Canada's favorite pastime.
