The Stanley Cup Playoffs are …………..
– intense.
– physically and mentally grueling.
– what the regular season is played for.
– late nights at the game, or in front of the television.
– where heroes are made.
– when overtime means something.
– sell-outs on a nightly basis.
– where mistakes equal goals.
– where officiating changes from the regular season.
– when players sometimes lose their minds.
– where national television broadcasts actually have pre and post game shows.
– a time for white outs, rats, octopus, and green guys come out.
– game 7 madness.
– where experienced veterans are so important.
– a time for friends to gather in front of the television.
– where tears of happiness and sadness are shed.
– a time to make your power plays count.
– a time when you not see a shoot-out. Yeah!
– where unknowns turn into stars.
– often dirty, and always gritty.
– where defense takes on a new importance.
– a time to drive the net.
– where heroes turn to zeros.
– 63 nights of intense hockey.
– what the sport is all about.
Is there anything better than the Stanley Cup Playoffs!
Brad Burud the owner/editor of the Inside Edge Hockey News. I am a huge fan of hockey, from youth hockey, to junior hockey, and of course professional hockey. I have played, coached, worked as statistician, and watched hockey all of my life. Hockey is not just a game, it is a lifestyle and family. The game of hockey is great! It can bring you nights of great enjoyment. It also brings nights where you feel like your team will never win. I am proud to be a journalist for the greatest game in the world. I have a degree in Business Administration, Psychology from Minot State University. I also have a Hockey General Manager and Scouting, and Sports Communications/Journalism degree from Sports Management Worldwide. I am also a member of the Sports Executives Association. Most of all I am a fan. Hockey is a huge part of my life and my families life.