[momtothree]

Not sure why but I love watching them in the penalty box. When I see the gloves drop... I say, “Here we go!” Yes, real men play hockey! I’ve seen a few games live and it still amazes me how fast they go! It also amazes me that such big guys can be so “graceful” on skates/ice. (perhaps graceful isn’t the best term but they make skating look easy)

[Roccus]

Not sure why but I love watching them in the penalty box.

You would have LOVED the old Madison Square Garden. The penalty "box" consisted of a single door in the boards and two short benches, one on each side of an aisle, in the second row of seats. Fans were seated immediately next to and behind those benches. If player rancor was especially evident, a square badger (Rent-A-Cop) would sit on the steps of the aisle between them.

[Roccus]

Also, the term “graceful” would certainly fit the likes of Eddie (Clear the Track, Here Comes Shack) Shack. He was often called the “One Man Ice Capade” when he appeared in NY.

[ml/nj]

they make skating look easy

It is easy once you get the hang of it. I remember thinking at times, that if G-d had it to do over again, he might just give us skates and an ice-like surface to get around on.

ML/NJ