Hockey players can often get a reputation in the media for all being the same, but anybody who has played on a hockey team knows there are some distinct characters on every team.
The most relatable ones for us come from beer league. If you follow BarDown, you know that rec-league hockey is a big part of how we experience hockey culture and how most hockey players do. Even in leagues like that, everybody has a role and most people really buy into a specific one.
Brought to you by Wonderful Pistachios, the #WonderfulNut, here are the seven stereotypical hockey players every rec league player knows:
The Tough Guy with a Cage: This guy likes to run his mouth any chance he gets and he makes sure to do it behind the safety of his cage. We’re all for cages (Not everyone is looking to have a hockey smile at work on Monday), but you also don’t need to act like the toughest guy in the world.
Showtime: This is the kind of player that the other team immediately watches a little closer because their equipment suggests they are better than they are. White gloves, red pants, mirrored visors, white ear loops/chin strap, no ear guards, t-blades, white skates, tongues out – any of these pieces of equipment help give you this reputation.
The Call-Up: Sometimes you just need extra bodies and while this person is new to the game, they have good spirit and are trying their best. Anytime a game gets out of hand, it becomes priority number one to get this person a goal.
The Health Nut: Whether they’re talking about activating their fast-twitch muscles or finding the proper diet for peak performance, everything is about health for this person. By the end of the game, you will know all about how Wonderful Pistachios, like all pistachios, contain a winning combination of protein and fibre, and why CrossFit has changed their game.
The Ringer: They are probably wearing a different jersey and are clearly better than everyone on your team. Nobody on the other team remembers them from the last time you played and they happen to have socks that match the major junior team from a nearby city… Hmmmmmmm.
The Homedresser: He’s always late, but at least his equipment is already on! The worst part about this is how hot the drive to the arena must be.
The Unofficial Coach: This is the person that always seems to be at your game and behind the bench, but no one ever appointed them coach. In fact, no one is really sure why they come to every game, but at least they can fill up water bottles or bring some smart snacks like Wonderful Pistachios. They’re a nutrient dense snack that comes in a variety of flavours, such as Roasted & Salted, Roasted Unsalted, Salt & Pepper, Sweet Chili and Natural Raw.
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