you know what, as much as it might make me angry, as much as i get overly passionate (sometimes on the internet), i am so grateful that i got into hockey when i did. it gave me a sense of direction, and it’s opened me up to endlesss possibilities as far as careers and paths i could take.
not to mention, this is, genuinely, in my opinion, the best era of hockey. there are guys like sidney crosby, who might be in the twilight of his career but is still clawing at glory every chance he gets. guys like connor mcdavid, who change the game fundamentally with the drop of a hat. guys like nathan mackinnon, auston matthews, jack hughes, connor bedard, who are only in the beginning of their meteoric rise. there are so many superstars that it is genuinely impossible to tear your eyes away.
and just think, the market of hockey is still relatively untapped. we’re seeing the surge of the PWHL, the programs created by players, teams, and communities alike to pull people in. while i recognize that the game has problems (as does every league), the future is so bright.
i want to thank you, hockey. you might not’ve known this, but you saved my life.
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Reminder that this Buizel was a total champion as he defeated dozens of Pokémon Trainers even those who use Pokémon whom he had a type disadvantage against before he was caught. Tied against a Lucario who defeated Ash's Staravia and even Chimchar. Took down his own evolved form Floatzel with just a few successful hits. K-O'D a Mr. Mime with a newly learned Ice Punch, and owned the battlefield with that Ice Aqua Jet Combo.