Blog #8: Culture

In Minnesota hockey is more than just a game. It is a culture filled with many traditions that attract players and fans from all over the "state of hockey." To players, coaches and fans, late February to early March is the best time of the year. It is the peak of the season. It's play-off time. This time of the year is when the best-of-the-best come together. Rain or shine, or even a snow storm, cannot keep fans away from these games. Fans will park miles away from the rink just to get a parking spot. They will stand if no seats are available. These fact prove that hockey is a religion practiced by not only players in Minnesota. This time of year comes with much more than important play-off games. It comes with so many traditions that people all over the state have been doing for years. Like I have said before, hockey is a religion here that will never die.

Reusse, Patrick. "True hockey fans fill stands for big games." Star Tribune 1 Mar. 2009: C8.