IceStorm70 Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 http://www.theplayerstribune.com/ryan-kesler-ducks-how-we-play-hockey-in-america/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CoachMac Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Awesome article, Thanks Ice. I can relate to everything he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smozoma Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 As a Canadian... what the heck is deck hockey?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceStorm70 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Floor hockey!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tru Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 really? weird name for it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceStorm70 Posted February 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 really? weird name for it.... We always called it floor hockey in WNY. I think the Pitt guys call it deck hockey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackandjose Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 We call it in-line hockey in Colorado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb4 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Decent article. But I don't really see a big difference in his "American" viewpoint on how hockey is played in the US vs. the way it is in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomKabs93 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Decent article. But I don't really see a big difference in his "American" viewpoint on how hockey is played in the US vs. the way it is in Canada. Grit comes from a lack of natural ability / skill. He says Americans are more gritty. It's the same in the 94 world. Canadians are known for their sexy 94 playing style, while Americans are crappier so we can call them gritty CANADA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachMac Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Grit > Talent Grit + Talent = Champion Talent is God-given. Grit you earn. Given my choice I will take a grit, it becomes increasingly difficult to find these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb4 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Grit > Talent Grit + Talent = Champion Talent is God-given. Grit you earn. Given my choice I will take a grit, it becomes increasingly difficult to find these days. I don't disagree with that at all. But I do disagree with what Kesler is saying. If anything Canadian hockey players are just as well known, or more well known for their grit/physical game than American players. There are all kinds of Canadian NHL'ers who grew up on farms or from tiny little farming communities with blue-collar backgrounds. And there are lots of kids who probably experienced something very similar to Kesler growing up, only they were in Canada instead. The ice skating on the pond comment by Kesler is such a cliche - you would think Kesler, having lived in Vancouver for years would know better. But then again, maybe he is just trying to troll some of us I am a fan of Kesler's game and a Vancouver fan, but there is like no chance at all of ever playing ice hockey outside here. Living in Vancouver I grew up with tons of street hockey, roller hockey and NHL '94. Not much different than him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachMac Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Agree with all you said. In fact playing outside in Canada would contribute to Grit. Grit is not Canadian or American. BUT, Grit is Good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smozoma Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 what IS grit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachMac Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Excellent Question, Thanks for asking! grit ɡrit/ noun noun: grit 1. small, loose particles of stone or sand. "she had a bit of grit in her eye" synonyms: sand, dust, dirt; More gravel, pebbles, stones "the grit from the paths" (with numeral) indicating the grade of fineness of an abrasive. modifier noun: grit "220-grit paper" a coarse sandstone. plural noun: grits; noun: gritstone "layers of impervious shales and grits" 2. courage and resolve; strength of character. "he displayed the true grit of the navy pilot" synonyms: courage, bravery, pluck, mettle, backbone, spirit, strength of character, strength of will, moral fiber, steel, nerve, fortitude, toughness, hardiness, resolve, resolution, determination, tenacity, perseverance, endurance; More Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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