Posted on 05/23/2020 12:34:43 PM PDT by GuavaCheesePuff
The only hockey players most Americans can name from the top of their heads are Gretzky, Howe, Messier, and Lemieux.
I would rate hockey at the lowest of the 4 big sports.
Why doesn't it get much attention?
That’s an icy question.
I’ve heard it described as Yankee NASCAR, they just go round and round and the fans are only there for the fights.
Obvious reason is you can’t play it in the back yard.
because global warming melted all our ice
I think that almost anyone who watched Stanley Cup playoffs would be quite impressed with the NHL and I find the majority of hockey players and fans more compatible with conservative views than baseball, basketball, and football. I think interest is growing.
Mom said you had a nice smile.
I’m not sure hockey is one of the four big sports.
Baseball
Football
Basketball
Soccer
Field & Track
Boxing
Nascar(I don’t think this a sport)
Tennis
Golf
Hunting & Fishing
A goal in hockey is like Bigfoot. People claim to have seen one but there's never been any actual evidence of one.
I take it you don’t live very far north in the US. Even a place like Des Moines, Iowa, area has a lot of hockey fans.
I don't watch hockey so I haven't an answer for you. /irony
I’ll watch it over soccer any day. Hockey is one of those sports that’s far better enjoyed in person IMO. I Can’t see the plays develop on tv.
1. Because most Americans do not know or understand the rules of hockey.
2. Because hockey matches are typically low scoring affairs. (See soccer or baseball.)
3. Because it is not seen as an “American” sport.
Why isn’t rugby more popular?
Because Americans are stupid and would rather watch boring ass sports like football and basketball...
Hockey is awesome!!
For me, it is because I cannot see and follow the puck because it is so small and moves so fast.
I would imagine that soccer would say they are in the top 4 sports instead of hockey. Worldwide, soccer is the most popular sport. I don't care for hockey or soccer really, but I like hockey better. In soccer they spend half the time moving the ball up a gigantic field and only score occasionally.
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Why?
Simple, it just soccer on ice... faster paced, but same fundamental game.
A lack of star-power and dynasties in major media centers. Look at the NBA just prior to Magic and Bird getting drafted - pretty much the same situation as the NHL and probably worse. But bringing a charismatic superstar to LA and his arch-rival to Boston built up interest throughout the ‘80s, and the arrival of Jordan in the NBA cemented it.
Ask Slick Willy, he knows a lot about ice.
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