Even though professional soccer has become more about business and less about the game itself, I still believe football is a party for the legs that play it and for the eyes that watch it.
Eduardo GaleanoRead
We know that hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death. Life is just a place where we spend time between games.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hockey provides a sense of purpose and resilience in life, serving as a refuge from hardships.
In this quote, Fred Shero reflects on the deep connection between hockey and life, suggesting that the struggles and challenges we face off the ice can be transcended through the community and passion found in the sport. For Shero, hockey is not just a game; it is an arena where individuals come together to confront and overcome life's adversities, making the experiences and moments shared in the sport more meaningful than the mundane aspects of everyday existence.
Themes
HockeyLifeStrugglesCommunityResilience
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a hockey charity event to emphasize the importance of teamwork and resilience.
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