06-11-2009, 11:09 AM
Speaking of which (um, that would be Pissburgh, not penis transplants) game seven of the Stanley Cup finals is Friday in Detroit.
There is no other custom in sport more poignant than the victory lap each player on the winning team takes with the cup. Even when the road team wins, the home fans are usually at least respectful of the winners, and stand and applaud their achievement.
Although they labor in relative obscurity (at least in the US) each guy gets one moment of glory unequalled in his sport. Then he gets his name engraved on Lord Stanley's Cup, where it is hoisted in celebration again every following year by the winners.
The home team has won every game so far in this series, but that doesn't usually mean much in Game 7's. Whether it's the Pens or the Wings, I'll be looking forward to celebrating the winner.
There is no other custom in sport more poignant than the victory lap each player on the winning team takes with the cup. Even when the road team wins, the home fans are usually at least respectful of the winners, and stand and applaud their achievement.
Although they labor in relative obscurity (at least in the US) each guy gets one moment of glory unequalled in his sport. Then he gets his name engraved on Lord Stanley's Cup, where it is hoisted in celebration again every following year by the winners.
The home team has won every game so far in this series, but that doesn't usually mean much in Game 7's. Whether it's the Pens or the Wings, I'll be looking forward to celebrating the winner.