After our last class, many of you probably realize that I am a bit of a hockey fan. Actually, that may be an understatement (shut up, Eric). I just really enjoy the sport, and happen to be a major supporter of my home team, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Right now, the Penguins are first in the eastern conference, and have clinched a spot in the playoffs, which start really soon. There is only one regular season game left for them, and it happens to be tomorrow, against the Flyers.
As a true Penguins fan, I am hoping for a repeat performance of the last time the two PA teams went head to head. Last time, the Penguins demoralized the Flyers, beating them 7-1.
I find the rivalry between the teams to be fascinating, but I think that is because I have now had the opportunity to experience it on both ends. I'm not about to start rooting for the Flyers anytime soon, but it's cool to see where the other side is coming from. And I've got to say, the reputation that Philly fans have in the burgh is not at all embellished.
Right now I'm just enjoying my team's streak (discounting last night) and their current rank. And when the playoffs start, look out, because while Pittsburgh fans may not be as, well, violent, I guess, we are pretty die hard about our team too.
Let's Go Pens!!!
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I'm not going to lie, I know nothing about sports. I am from VA, so all the Philly fans are absolutely crazy in my mind.
Teams from VA aren't all that bad. The skins have have won their share of superbowls, the caps aren't all that bad, and we just got a baseball team 4 years ago (the nationals - before that we cheered for the Os, who have NEVER done well).
But there is definitly that can be said for Philly fans. A bunch of crazies.
I am not really a hockey fan. I can't follow that little black thing around. But I AM so excited for baseball season. Yeah PHILS!
Elizabeth: of course you posted about the Penguins! Haha Just kidding! Good luck to the Penguins but good luck to the Flyers even more!
Flyers made the playoffs!
I am with Angelina, bring on baseball season, lets keep hockey in Canada.
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