Every other week in The Coach’s Box, Timothy Thomas explores the various lessons that can be learned from the world of sports.
I think I’m a hockey fan, though “fan” might be too loose of a word here. While I enjoy watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs this time of year, I don’t have a favorite team. I root for the home team (Dallas Stars), my family roots team (Washington Capitals), and the team with the arguably best color scheme, jersey, and mascot name (Seattle Kraken). The Dallas Stars are currently in the Western Conference Finals, so like a natural fair weather fan, I have the lights outside my house lit green in support.
But seriously, hockey doesn’t get the widespread respect in American sports it probably deserves. Or maybe it does, and I’m only now publicly recognizing the sports’ awesomeness. So if you’re like me, a skeptic of hockey or someone who figures the game isn’t really for “us” (historically, the sport has lacked diverse superstars), let me…
