If you know anything about hockey, you know it is one of the most brutal, intense, and fight-worthy sports of all time. You might also know that hockey fans are often extremely passionate and crazy about their favorite sport. If you ever have the chance to date one of them I’m sure they will oftentimes drive you completely insane, in both good and bad ways. Dating a hockey fanatic has been filled with hilarious moments of excitement and some intense moments of anxiety. However, through all the struggles I tend to think that dating a hockey fan makes me one of the luckiest girls ever.
Hockey comes first. No matter what kind of night you have planned, if their favorite hockey team is on that is ultimately the focus of the night. Even though I know my boyfriend would drop everything if I really needed him during a game, he basically can’t do anything during game time. If we’re not by a TV, he’s listening to it on the radio. If it’s not on the radio, he’s getting constant updates on his phone and checking the score every two minutes. I know that no matter what, the game will always be the main thing going on that night.
The score will determine his mood. If his team wins, then he will be one really happy camper until the next game. If they lose, prepare for mass destruction. But most times, you won’t know if something is good or bad. The first time my boyfriend ever came home with me, his favorite team played. At one point, he broke a plastic plate in half with one hand. At first I thought it was because something bad happened...but in reality, they just won and he got super excited. Basically, his or her true colors will always be shown during a game!
You will be quizzed on the sport and their team. It seems like every season, I’m always asked about a million questions to see if I know the answers. Fortunately, I’m learning fast. Because the sport is so important to him, I find it important to learn more about it myself. During a single game I am probably asked about 20 questions, and I usually hear enough stories to last a lifetime. But hey, at least I find the good majority of them to be interesting!
Gifts are usually pretty easy, but only if you don’t mind the team that they love. For Christmas, I hand-painted my boyfriend a canvas with the logo of his favorite team. He loved it! I know now that as long as he gets something to do with his team’s colors or has a logo on it, it will be a hit. I also know that I will probably end up with more things dealing with hockey than I ever otherwise would have dreamed of. But, at least I don’t have a preference for a team and as long as it makes him happy then I’m good.
Many dates will be at arenas. I had the wonderful experience of spending my New Year’s Eve at a hockey game. Not gonna lie, it was really fun. Hockey has a great atmosphere and I (surprisingly) love watching fights and the ridiculous people who make fools of themselves at the games. So, if you date someone who adores hockey, you will probably spend many date nights watching hockey and will more than likely go on many trips that are based around a hockey game.
The way his eyes light up when he’s watching hockey will always be better than when he’s looking at you. Accept it. You don’t have knocked-out teeth and rip your gloves off to punch another guy in the face. And if you do, then good for you! But then there’s also that one-in-a-million chance that he does look at you like you’re greater than any hockey game he could ever watch. If he does, then like me, you’re extremely lucky.
Ultimately, his passion for hockey will make you more passionate about the things you love. Watching him watch the sport he loves is one of my all-time favorite things. I love the way he is so loyal to his team and how excited he gets. Seeing him so happy makes me happy. I will never complain about watching a game because I know how much it means to him, and I honestly wouldn’t have it any other way. So, if you are lucky enough to date someone who is a hockey fanatic, keep them and never let them go.
