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Celebrate The Game
Thursday - January 01, 2009

Fans cheer during the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks at Wrigley Field, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009 in Chicago

The way this game is being played is much closer to the game I remember playing. Slower, more "North American" for lack of a better phrase. Don't get me wrong, I have no issue with the European game. I do however have roots in the slower, more physical game. Oh how I do love this game!

It's like they're playing with the "heavy" puck. For a goalkeeper, it's easier to anticipate while playing the puck.....easier to square up to shots. However, it's harder when a deflection happens and it's harder when a highly skilled player makes a move much quicker than the regular pace of the game. Still, I love it.

Celebrate the game today......this IS the sport we all love.

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Posted by Bird at January 01, 2009 02:30 PM
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