Whalerfan11
Registered User
- Feb 28, 2006
- 203
- 0
To answer the question of would I still watch the team...the answer is a definitive NO. I can say this because I grew up in Hartford as a diehard Whalers fan and absolutely refuse to watch any game that the Hurricanes are playing in. Last year was extremely difficult because it was the first SCF that I have not watched, taped, and rewatched every game of in the past 10 years. I actually watched a couple of the games, but was very disheartened when Bergeron crashed into Roloson. It was just destined to be for Carolina last year...what with all the key injuries to their opponents in the playoffs...they couldn't lose. Yes, I'm bitter. No, I will not get over it anytime soon.
To answer the question of would I still watch hockey...the answer is a definitive YES. Not only do I think I watched more NHL hockey after the Whalers left (since I didn't really have any alligences), but I also began to watch AHL hockey and college hockey a lot more too. I love the sport and regardless of what happened in Hartford, my love for the sport continues to grow each day.
This is exactly how I feel about the Whalers situation. I'm still a hockey fan but I just watch the games from a distance. I don't get into rivalries that much and I don't really have any favorite team. I have just become more a fan of the game.
I am going to Pitt, Philly, and NJ for a 3 games in 3 days trip in Feb. Can't wait!
BRING BACK THE WHALERS!