Archive for March, 2010
Team Traditions
In the world of professional sports, it seems like some organizations alter their logo or color scheme on an annual basis. Whether this is to redefine their image or simply to force people to purchase new merchandise (probably the latter), it is difficult to keep up with this every changing landscape. However, there are some teams so rooted in tradition that to change their logo would be heresy.
The NHL is rife with these organizations that represent the foundation of the game. Teams like the Bruins, Canadians, Maple Leafs, etc. have hardly—if ever—altered their original NHL team logos. Call me old-fashioned, but I admire the tradition and historic appeal of these classic teams.
Home Team Spirit
Living in San Jose, the sporting scene is severely limited. Being from Texas, I grew up a diehard football fan, and while the Raiders and the 49ers are close by, it is difficult for me to consider them hometown teams. In an effort to satiate my local sports appetite, I began following the San Jose Sharks on a regular basis a few years ago.
At first, I didn’t even understand the game, but now hockey has grown into my favorite sport. It has all of the hitting and physicality that I love about football, except there are far fewer stoppages during game play. I have even dedicated my TV room to the hometown Sharks and equipped it with NHL lamps, posters and other memorabilia