Hockey is watching a kid take his first strides on the ice.
Hockey is being the first one out on a freshly flooded rink.
Hockey is the sound of a slapshot ringing off the post.
Hockey is the wind in your face.
Hockey is catching up with old friends at the rink during the holidays.
Hockey is that first swig of beer after an old-timers game.
Hockey is the retired lady selling 50-50 tickets.
Hockey is the coach helping a kid tie his skates.
Hockey is hotdogs and hot chocolate.
Hockey is slapping the goalie`s pads.
Hockey is the first team jacket.
Hockey is volunteers.
Hockey is an early morning car ride with your Dad.
Hockey is the pride in the cut or the lost tooth, ``It happened playing hockey``.
Hockey is rosy cheeks and snotty noses.
Hockey is looking for a lost puck in the snow.
Hockey is knowing the difference between a jersey and a sweater.
Hockey is about the team.
Hockey is the link between generations.
Hockey is recounting a goal or a save.
Hockey is road trips and tournaments.
Hockey is lessons learned.
Hockey is sore muscles and aching bones.
Hockey is us.
Hockey isn`t billionaires and millionaires.
Hockey isn`t salary caps and mediation.
Hockey isn`t lawyers and accountants.
Hockey isn`t just the NHL.
Hockey isn`t back. Hockey never went away.
