Jillian Fisher: Evolution of Fan Traditions NHL players and fans are some of the most superstitious around, which helps create some of the best traditions in sports. This playoff season has showcased some of the old and maybe some of the new.

Even should they win the series...

How long did the rat thing last in Florida?

Some of it sticks, some of it don't.

Even should they win the series...

How long did the rat thing last in Florida?

Some of it sticks, some of it don't.
- archromat

They did it again this year, and took a bench minor for delay of game because of it.

I'm a Preds fan. In the Preds/Ducks series i watched the first 2 games in my study...2-0 Preds. The second 3, I watched at the Yard House. 2-3 Ducks. I watched the last two back in my study. Preds win in 7.
Preds/Sharks...I watched the first 2 games from out of town 2-0 Sharks. Game 3 from my study 2-1. I'm watching the rest from my study !!!

Not that we get to experience it very often but...
C of Red. 90% jerseys purchased not free giveaways by the team...

@wrister - Nah Sharks should win that series

- smellmyfinger

I'm a Preds fan. In the Preds/Ducks series i watched the first 2 games in my study...2-0 Preds. The second 3, I watched at the Yard House. 2-3 Ducks. I watched the last two back in my study. Preds win in 7.
Preds/Sharks...I watched the first 2 games from out of town 2-0 Sharks. Game 3 from my study 2-1. I'm watching the rest from my study !!!
- wrister

Can you rotate enough so that I can go see Game 7 in San Jose while I'm out there for work next week?

- smellmyfinger

Ah yes, this is exactly what the anthropological study of sports looks like. I bet that is what George Gmelch also looked like while doing ethnographic research and field work when writing Baseball Magic.

Ah yes, this is exactly what the anthropological study of sports looks like. I bet that is what George Gmelch also looked like while doing ethnographic research and field work when writing Baseball Magic.
- Jillian Fisher

Nice burn

Ah yes, this is exactly what the anthropological study of sports looks like. I bet that is what George Gmelch also looked like while doing ethnographic research and field work when writing Baseball Magic.
- Jillian Fisher

Funny, I pictured that looking more like this

Funny, I pictured that looking more like this


- smellmyfinger

Funny, I pictured that looking more like this


- smellmyfinger

You are missing the beer in his hand! Best job ever : )

What are your favorite NHL traditions? 
- Jillian Fisher

In order:
- mocking James Tanner
- mocking Garth
- the 48th Highlanders

In order:
- mocking James Tanner
- mocking Garth
- the 48th Highlanders
- Atomic Wedgie

Well done brother.

What are your favourite NHL traditions?
- Jillian Fisher

Well it sure as hell ain't losing

Your blog reminded me, the Leafs need a new goal song. ( they dont need one if they never score, (shut up lurking future troll!!))

I suggest, And Lums hates it,,

I can't feel my face - The Weeknd

I phone my 82 year old dad every single televised Leaf game and we watch the 3rd period together.

I phone my 82 year old dad every single televised Leaf game and we watch the 3rd period together.
- Woderwick

I phone my 82 year old dad every single televised Leaf game and we watch the 3rd period together.
- Woderwick

Love It ! !

You are missing the beer in his hand! Best job ever : )
- Jillian Fisher

If I could drink beer at my job I would work a lot more hours, and I don't want to become a workaholic.