The puck stops here.

Just a friendly reminder to all those out there who have been patiently waiting out the baseball, golf, football, whatever substitute sport summer has to offer season…HOCKEY IS BACK TODAY !!! On opening night in the NHL I find it only appropriate as a self respecting hockey fan to write a quick little gem on one of the games greatest treasures to players and fans alike…the hockey sweater. I guess more commonly referred to as a 'jersey', the hockey sweater is a right of passage for both player and fan to own and wear to support their squad in, bars, friends houses, arenas and of course the dreaded 'visitors' arena !! Despite the thoughts of potential fights and colorful language being exchanged as rival fans sport their best to cheer on there favorite team, the one thing that remains consistent is the love of the game and how when you dawn that glorious robe of self righteousness, nothing. else. matters.

Being a fan of one of the greatest rivalries in sport known simply as the battle of Alberta, I will be cheering on my Edmonton Oilers tonight as they drop the puck on home ice looking for some sweet redemption on a somewhat sub-par season last year by kicking things off against the Calgary Flames. As I did when I took this picture, I WILL be wearing my jersey, I WILL be screaming and having a celebratory pop or two, and oh yes, I WILL be proud to be from the land of the greatest game on earth. It's good to have you back Hockey, here's to (hopefully) the next 7-8 months.

LETS GO OILERS, LETS GO !!!!!

peace,

puffy shirt.