Are you FAN-atical about your hockey team?
The word "fan" may be synonymous with the word "fanatic", and trust me there are often times when hockey fans may seem fanatical (see photo gallery below). Fans have the ability to take the excitement that comes from a game that is being played, to the next level. There is a certain level of excitement that is increased, perhaps even a certain high that comes with being a hockey fan - even for non-fans who are around the fans at a game.
There are many, many ways that fans show their support for the team that is playing. Some fans choose to wear a jersey from their team; others choose to paint their face, even their body with the team logo to outwardly demonstrate the support that is being shown to the team that is playing. Other fans demonstrate their support quietly, through cheers with the crowd at the game. Some fans even turn their house into a shrine!
Hockey fans are an integral part of the game and contribute to the morale of many, many players that are playing in the game. There have been multiple players that have counted the fans as the reason for playing, as well as the incentive to play well, because let's face it, the reaction of the fans can do a lot for ones ego.
Above everything else, hockey fans are driven by devotion to their teams. Hockey gives us an opportunity to talk and socialize with family and friends and strong feelings of nostalgia associated with either the history of the sport or fans having played the sport in the past are key motivating factors. "Love of the game" has also emerged as a key factor, meaning many fans enjoy the competition and excitement associated with the sport regardless of the teams playing or the outcome of the game.
Whether it is football, baseball, soccer,hockey or any other sport, these fanatics enjoy watching games and keeping track of their favorite teams. Sports fans are usually devoted to their teams, and the loyalty they have to that team is nearly indestructible.
If you are as fanatical as the Habs fan above, please send us your photos and we will share them with the post. Send all photos to post@thehipcheck.posteorus.com Lets see who the biggest fan really is!
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