Hockey gains converts of those who see it live

Apr 17, 2024
3:10:43pm

CougarCanuck76 Truly Addicted User

It takes a lot of focus and attention to really appreciate the game. OLED TVs are getting us closer to the real thing, but nothing can replace live NHL hockey.

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Hockey just doesn’t move the needle for me. I’ve never followed it. It’s

Squirt

Apr 17, 3:05pm

Hockey is my favorite to watch live. It doesn't translate as well to TV

vagabonder

Apr 17, 3:06pm

More enjoyable live than football?

Squirt

Apr 17, 3:06pm

Agree with above. Plays faster and fewer breaks.

dwhitebud

Apr 17, 3:09pm

Much more entertaining than live football. There is constant energy and motion.

kotacoug

Apr 17, 3:17pm

The number of timeouts in basketball and football alone makes them less exciting

Disco Lemonade

Apr 17, 3:20pm

Football is explosive, but can seem paced and choppy when you compare to hockey.

CougarCanuck76

Apr 17, 3:21pm

I love watching football...

beefytee

Apr 17, 4:22pm

It hasn't really been an issue on TV since HD. Definitely no worse than

beefytee

Apr 17, 4:20pm

Baseball is the most boring sport there is to watch.

ThEJOKER

Apr 17, 3:08pm

It's a sport that requires conversation and thought.

OmahaOmaha

Apr 17, 3:52pm

it hasn't for me either, but I'm open to it.

It's A Bowling Ball

Apr 17, 3:10pm

Hockey gains converts of those who see it live

CougarCanuck76

Apr 17, 3:10pm

Nothing better then a live hockey game.

Islandercoug

Apr 17, 3:11pm

Idaho Falls finally got a rink for a minor league team and in its second year

RC Vikings

Apr 17, 3:15pm

I’m really tempted to get season tickets in UT even though I live in AZ…

kotacoug

Apr 17, 3:19pm

Spud Kings is the craziest phenomenon. I think it's surprised even the owners. Teams at this level are typically playing

BlooGeek

Apr 17, 4:14pm

This. Plus watching it in HD now is much better than SD in the 90's or earlier.

cosmohio

Apr 17, 3:25pm

Funnest, most challenging sport to play. Amazing the skills you need to have

Covid-19

Apr 17, 3:11pm

I’d say,just give it a try,maybe seeing a game live will change your mind.

Islandercoug

Apr 17, 3:12pm

Great attitude

BaseCoug

Apr 17, 3:21pm

Thanks for keeping us informed.

Russell Feathers

Apr 17, 3:14pm

Didn't move the needle for me until I started going to games in 2018 and then

Disco Lemonade

Apr 17, 3:18pm

^ Great perspective, and good advice on printing the rules and really focusing..

CougaReb

Apr 17, 3:41pm

Hmmm, hockey doesn't move the needle but baseball does?

kimdaddy35

Apr 17, 3:29pm

Never got into Hockey until.....

BYU4eVeR

Apr 17, 3:36pm

Try it again, especially in the playoffs. Hockey may be the best sport to watch;

CougaReb

Apr 17, 3:40pm

You have to watch it in person

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