Today’s Top 10 list compiles an assortment of random, neat hockey related things that you may or may not have known existed (unless, of course, you follow me on Twitter). #1 is obviously my favourite! I don’t feel so bad about missing Chippendales in Vegas during the NHL Awards Week anymore *tee hee.* Special thanks to the hardcore ‘Yotes fan who showed it to me! ;o)
10. Hockey Tarot Cards
For all the hockey mediums out there. I am assuming this is the Seven of Wands.
9. Wedding Favours
Hockey and I gave these out at our wedding. I’m only kidding, of course. Hockey and I didn’t have a proper wedding. We had a quick and dirty exchange of vows at a chapel in old Las Vegas.
8. Shatter Puck Car Decal
I saw this on a car once during one of my hockey adventures and I thought it was sweet. Also available in team pucks, but they aren’t as nice.
7. Camouflage Jersey
Lurking in the bushes behind the practice facility has never been easier! Check out more crazy jerseys at BradHall.com
6. Flyers Fuzzy Dice
Fuzzy dice are the best and most tackilicious way to assert one’s hockey allegiance. Check out, Fuzzy Dice: A speed demon’s best friend, to read about how my Flyers dice saved me from a speeding ticket in New York. Be careful driving through enemy territory with these, though. I nearly got shot in New Jersey for having them in my car!
5. Shooting From The Lip: Hockey’s Best Quotes and Quips (Chris McDonell)
Not gonna lie, I own this book. Best Line: Every time I see you naked, I feel sorry for your wife! – Jaromir Jagr to Matt Barnaby
4. Nike Goalie Commercial Series
The greatest hockey commercials ever made. This is my favourite installment from Nike’s old hockey series! “Are you Swedish, sir?”
3. Tuxedo Jersey
This jersey says like, “I want to be formal, but I also like to party.” I like to party, so I like my jersey to party. Check out more crazy jerseys at BradHall.com
2. The Hockey Sweater (Roch Carrier)
The greatest book and short film of all time. Carrier captures the raw essence of our game like no other hockey writer before him or after. You can watch the entire classic Canadian Film Board adaptation here (renamed,The Sweater).
1. Rare Footage of Coyotes Players Trying to Raise Money for the Financially Struggling Organization.
My new favourite thing! For the record, I did not make this video, but I would pay GOOD money to see it live. Just something to consider if the Coyotes need a get rich quick scheme. P.S. Sometimes I squeal when I watch this.
Gotta disagree on Number 4.
The NHL Network series of commercials featuring words of wisdom from "The Coach" are my all time favorites.
No once explains "giving 110%" or "the neutral zone" better than "The Coach".
Just my opinion…..from two time zones away.