The Stanley Cup Playoffs are'..

The Stanley Cup (cr: mastermaq@flickr)

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are …………..

-   intense.

-   physically and mentally grueling.

-   what the regular season is played for.

-   late nights at the game, or in front of the television.

-   where heroes are made.

-   when overtime means something.

-   sell-outs on a nightly basis.

-   where mistakes equal goals.

-   where officiating changes from the regular season.

-   when players sometimes lose their minds.

-   where national television broadcasts actually have pre and post game shows.

-   a time for white outs, rats, octopus, and green guys come out.

-   game 7 madness.

-   where experienced veterans are so important.

-   a time for friends to gather in front of the television.

-   where tears of happiness and sadness are shed.

-   a time to make your power plays count.

-   a time when you not see a shoot-out.  Yeah!

-   where unknowns turn into stars.

-   often dirty, and always gritty.

-   where defense takes on a new importance.

-   a time to drive the net.

-   where heroes turn to zeros.

-   63 nights of intense hockey.

-   what the sport is all about.

Is there anything better than the Stanley Cup Playoffs!

 

This article was originally published at: The Hockey Writers.