Cern 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2008 I have the same problem here in Jersey. It's either, "Oh, hockey's still going on?" or "How are the Flyers doing?" while I'm wearing my friggin' WINGS jersey...I don't get why it's ALWAYS confused for a Flyers jersey around here. Even my orthodontist did it yesterday (while his assistants corrected his grievous error even before I was able to...I like them! ). That's nothing. I have a friend who dosen't follow hockey at all, he thought I was wearing a Flames jersey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WiNgSowN 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2008 ahh the Mobile Mysticks or as we used to call them the Mystakes. Good to hear some local folks on here. There is one thing that is universal no matter where we are. Forsberg and the rest of the Av's suck. Haha Yeah they weren't the greatest but they had a couple good years I went to a bunch of Sea Wolves games lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted May 1, 2008 Panama City, Florida, here (Northwest Florida, Gulf Coast). Besides the occasional snowbird here, most people don't even have any idea of what hockey is, much less the teams or anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Wingnut 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2008 (edited) Panama City, Florida, here (Northwest Florida, Gulf Coast). Besides the occasional snowbird here, most people don't even have any idea of what hockey is, much less the teams or anything. South Texas isn't exactly a hockey hot spot, but at least there is some interest. It's surprising how many different jerseys I've seen here in San Antonio. Edited May 1, 2008 by Texas Wingnut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted May 1, 2008 Interesting that you southern fans actually get to choose your hockey teams. That must be kinda nice, actually. For the most part, we are born into them and are simply fortunate the Red Wings have been run so well for so long. Though many of us sat and suffered through the Dead Things era as well - that sucked to be born into! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
va Winger 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2008 I can totally relate. Living in Virginia for 20 some years. Thank God for the internet and sites like this. I too suffer the daily news and chatter about this race and that. If I want to talk Hockey, I either come on here or call and talk to friends back home in Detroit. Thankfully NHL center ice versus and the NHL channel are all available. My wife knows that this time of year she becomes a "hockey widow". Looking forward to another late night tonight with a 1000pm start time...................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted May 1, 2008 South Texas isn't exactly a hockey hot spot, but at least there is some interest. It's surprising how many different jerseys I've seen here in San Antonio. The best hockey fight I've ever seen in person was at a San Antonio Rampage game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selkie 10 Report post Posted May 1, 2008 I have lived in the New Orleans area all my life minus five years in college in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. A few weeks ago I moved a little north of the city closer to my job to the town you see on my little mini profile below the Swedish Chef. I miss the New Orleans Brass. And the Louisiana IceGators, blatant and total consistent disregard of the ECHL salary cap and all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukgrl_in_ATL 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2008 All they care about in the south is SEC football... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted May 1, 2008 (edited) I think its because people that go to the event or watch it on TV are too drunk to understand what the hell is actually on. Nascar is the lamest excuse of a sport there is. When you get to know some of the people down here, you're not suprised that watching a bunch of shiny cars go around in circles would fascinate them. Edited May 1, 2008 by RedFX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted May 1, 2008 All they care about in the south is SEC football... I'm proud to say that I don't even know what SEC football is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEVILSWATERBOY 10 Report post Posted May 1, 2008 As you can tell from my avatar I am from Detroit and just have to let ya aw no that I feel for all our southern hockey brothers, being from Detroit I am spoiled with the Wings and being able to watch Hockey Night in Canada on Saturdays so tonight while watching the Wings dismantle the Avs raise a glass of your favorite beverage and salute hockey fans everyware Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted May 1, 2008 I live in Rogers, Arkansas....The biggest thing around here is the U of Arkansas Razorbacks (Fayetteville is 20 Minutes away) Most Hockey Fans around here like Either Dallas (Yuck!) or Colorado....PUKE-A-BUCKET. There are a few Detroit Transplants down here, I worked with one of them at JB Hunt Headquarters in Lowell.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puertoricanWingsfan 5 Report post Posted May 1, 2008 try living in a southern state and being puerto rican! I pretty much fall into every hockey minority there is! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inultus 12 Report post Posted May 1, 2008 I think its because people that go to the event or watch it on TV are too drunk to understand what the hell is actually on. Nascar is the lamest excuse of a sport there is. Nascar's roots are in running moonshine. If the races were set up like shine runners, i.e. running on the back roads, some paved, some not, hairpin turns, doing jumps and such, running from cops, then I think the sport would be great. As it is, it sucks. The girl I know who is most into Nascar goes to races soley to get s***faced and cheat on her husband. She also looks like a monkey and has 4 kids. Nuff said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
