Tonight we attended an NHL game and it served as an excellent introduction into American sporting culture. I personally found it far more engaging then any sporting event I have ever attended in the UK. There was far more audience participation, with calls of 'Let's go Hawks' resounding throughout the match in time with the music. Particularly amusing episodes included two fights which were accompanied by the Village People's classic hit 'Kung Fu Fighting'. Indeed, big checks and fights seemed to be the most exciting parts of the match. A constant use of music clips proved an effective way of rousing the crowd while the big screen while Rob, Alex and Joe made their TV debut on the big screen.
The action proved fast paced and intense, with the puck moving from end to end. Punctuated by constant commercials (adverts seem a completely pervasive part of American culture), they provided a source of light entertainment for most of us. Indeed, the incredibly hyperbolic videos shown included some rather bizarre usage of english. Never quite seeming to differentiate between nouns and adjectives, this endless stream of words was somewhat odd, if not confusing.
All in all, it was a highly charged experience for all involved. The violence of the sport lends itself extraordinarily well to viewing and I certainly hope to watch another NHL game live soon.
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