I would classify myself, at best, as a casual hockey fan.
Hoops and football have always been my expertise. As I’ve grown older, I’ve come to appreciate the speed and theatrics of hockey, and have been sucked into the playoffs, thanks to exciting players and HD television – which have made the experience of watching hockey from your couch incredibly fun.
Since my expertise in the sport is somewhat limited, I know most of the premier players and not many of the non-household named ones. Like most causal fans, the big names are the ones that resonate with me.
The name that I’m most familiar with, and just about every other sports fan knows, is Sidney Crosby.
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