How to be a hockey fan
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There are increasing numbers of people who are interested in how to become a hockey fan. A very physical game that challenges the player, this is a fan’s sport.
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Method
- Find the nearest league team to you area. This will be your home team (Though you can support anybody you want to, really).
- Teach yourself the rules. You might not need to know the rules as a fan, but it will make understanding the game a lot easier in the long run. It will also make talking to other fans a lot easier.
- Get a schedule. You will probably be able to get one from your home team. You can keep then in your office, or at home.
- Practice by watching a few games. You should be able to get some games on a standard TV, and satellite channels will show you hockey on a regular basis.
- Join a fan group. Meet others who are fans of the same team, either in person or in online forums.
- Go to a few games. For your first Hockey experience, purchase a cheaper seat. Buy a team jersey. Some fans get their jerseys with a favourite player’s numbers. They may cost a lot, but they will last a long time.
- Repeat. You can buy season tickets, and meet up with friends for a drink before the match, and hang around after and ask for autographs.
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Hints
- Support your team, no matter what. Even if they have a few poor games, give them your loyalty.
- When sitting lower down in the stands, be aware that the pucks fly out of the field. People have been injured by pucks flying into the crowd, so beware.
- Most hockey fields are family-friendly, so swearing, drunkenness and other bad behaviour may be overhead by children, and disapproving parents.