"The Pursuit of Hockeyness" - 99 things every hockey fan needs to do before they die
Was perusing the local dollar store and came across a book published by The Hockey News back in 2009. It is called "The Pursuit of Hockeyness" - 99 things every hockey fan needs to do before they die.
Not a bad pickup for $2 (cover price was $19.95) -- didn't want to type out all 99 but here are some:
- Build your own backyard rink
- Touch the Stanley Cup
- Coach a kids' team
- Go to the Stanley Cup Final
- See Sid versus Alex
- Sit in the blue seats at an Isles-Rangers game
- Give the Frozen Four the ol' college try
- Tailgate a playoff game in Carolina
- Stay warm at a winter classic
- Attend a franchise's first NHL playoff game
- Billet a major junior player
- Meet Don Cherry
- Skate on NHL ice
- See the Maple Leafs in Montreal
- Drive the Zamboni
- Visit the Hall of Fame
- Toss a Teddy Bear
- Saddle up for a game at The Corral
- Go to the Memorial Cup
- Journey to the end of the World Junior Championship
- Witness the final game at an NHL rink
- Meet your hockey hero
- Walk the Red Mile
How many have you done? Any stories to share?
The last "thing" is to complete your personal ultimate hockey checklist. What's on your list (and have you done it yet)?
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