How old is too old to attend an NHL game?

[SupremeTeam16]

70 years old. Same age that people should be sent to the near death star.

 

[BadgerBruce]

When my late-father was just a few months shy of 90, I took him and a load of his grandkids to a Sabres game in Buffalo. The whole ride home he bitched about how awful Gilbert Perreault played.

This was in 2019.

I miss my dad.

 

[jetsforever]

Above 80 is probably not a great idea for most people

 

[VaporTrail]

OP, I hope you're not in charge of a nursing home.

 

[The Panther]

I'd say when you're dead, probably not a good idea to have your dead self at a Hockey game.

That makes me wonder if any fan has ever died at a hockey game (not later in the hospital, but in the stands, at the game)?

For me, that'd be pretty good. I've always told my wife that I hope to die in the throes of passion with her, but all things considered I'd probably rather die at a hockey game.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Post Mortem. Anything after that point would be rude to your fellow fans.

 

[Ciao]

When you run out of money.

 

[Acallabeth]

I would say around 28. By then you should be focused on your career and family, not focused on a game that many children play. I've always felt it embarrassing for people when I watch games live on TV and I see actual adults in the stands without their kids with them. I'm not here to tell people here what they should do with their lives, but reconsider your life, values and where you'll be 10 years from now.

While I'm sure this is a joke response from a veteran hardcore hockey fan, this view is very prevalent, at least in Russia. Like following a sport and attending games particularly (and, God forbid, cheering for your fav team energetically) aren't 'adult activities' compared to... whatever.

 

[JMCx4]

Above 80 is probably not a great idea for most people

Totally agree ... if that "80" is in decibels.

 

[JMCx4]

That makes me wonder if any fan has ever died at a hockey game (not later in the hospital, but in the stands, at the game)?

For me, that'd be pretty good. I've always told my wife that I hope to die in the throes of passion with her, but all things considered I'd probably rather die at a hockey game.

And ^^^this^^^ is why she supports you attending hockey games regularly.

 

[ijuka]

I would say around 28. By then you should be focused on your career and family, not focused on a game that many children play. I've always felt it embarrassing for people when I watch games live on TV and I see actual adults in the stands without their kids with them. I'm not here to tell people here what they should do with their lives, but reconsider your life, values and where you'll be 10 years from now.

Are you enslaved by your family?

 

[hamzarocks]

when your in a coffin or an urn...

If you like hockey, can afford tickets, and have strength and patience to commute to and from the games, then go and enjoy your passion.

Sports dont really have an age limit to watch.

 

[Machinehead]

I'm definitely too old for this shit but I go anyway.

 

[JPT]

I would say around 28. By then you should be focused on your career and family, not focused on a game that many children play. I've always felt it embarrassing for people when I watch games live on TV and I see actual adults in the stands without their kids with them. I'm not here to tell people here what they should do with their lives, but reconsider your life, values and where you'll be 10 years from now.

"I'm not here to tell people here what they should do with their lives, but actually yes I am here to tell people what to do with their lives"

70 years old. Same age that people should be sent to the near death star.

Or hurled into a tar pit

 

[Praetorian Caps]

I wouldn't bring any kids under 5 to a game, honestly.

One of my brothers feels that way because of rowdy fans. Last time me and another mate went to a football game he was appalled at the foul and obstreperous language some fans showed and said he would not want his sons exposed to that.

Not to mention the potential for violence from fans who get way to into it, which if you get into an actual fist fight you are and need to find a new hobby.

 

[TooManyHumans]

When did we go from having respect for the elderly and the wisdom they have accrued over their years to disdain and scorn for the old? It is not a good look, imo.

 

[Dubi Doo]

I would say around 28. By then you should be focused on your career and family, not focused on a game that many children play. I've always felt it embarrassing for people when I watch games live on TV and I see actual adults in the stands without their kids with them. I'm not here to tell people here what they should do with their lives, but reconsider your life, values and where you'll be 10 years from now.

This has to be satire.

If you’re over 12 and your circle is watching NHL instead of discussing stoicism, carnivore diet, investing, and Andrew Tate then you need a new circle

Does not compute!

 

[NYRfan85]

What an odd question/thread to pose. I'll be going to NHL games until I'm dead, or physically cannot do it anymore...

 

[Dubi Doo]

Some sad responses here. The only correct answer is that there isn't an age thats to old to attend an NHL game. Just do what you enjoy in your free time.

Exactly. The less you care what others think the better off you are. Anyone judging someone going to a hockey game at a certain age is probably judging people for every miniscule thing they do. Must be exhausting. Certainly not the type of people you should alter your life around.

 

[Bleedred]

I would say around 28. By then you should be focused on your career and family, not focused on a game that many children play. I've always felt it embarrassing for people when I watch games live on TV and I see actual adults in the stands without their kids with them. I'm not here to tell people here what they should do with their lives, but reconsider your life, values and where you'll be 10 years from now.

Horrible take

It’s not the worst take in the history of the site. But it’s a pretty frickin bad one.

I’m somewhat hopeful it was a sarcastic one.

 

[Tie Domi Esquire]

I would say around 28. By then you should be focused on your career and family, not focused on a game that many children play. I've always felt it embarrassing for people when I watch games live on TV and I see actual adults in the stands without their kids with them. I'm not here to tell people here what they should do with their lives, but reconsider your life, values and where you'll be 10 years from now.

Good answer. But I'd go even younger. Especially with the modern game, I think by the time you're 23-24 watching the pissy spoiled brats that play today is excruciating.

 

[On The Prowl]

Probably 90 or so

Somebody finally gave an honest answer

 

[kingsholygrail]

One of my brothers feels that way because of rowdy fans. Last time me and another mate went to a football game he was appalled at the foul and obstreperous language some fans showed and said he would not want his sons exposed to that.

Not to mention the potential for violence from fans who get way to into it, which if you get into an actual fist fight you are and need to find a new hobby.

I'm not too worried about that because it rarely escalates past vulgarities in my experience. It's more their mobility, interest, and all that. I can't imagine a kid under 5 being all that into the experience at that scale.

 

[JoVel]

I think the premise that having fun has an age limit is really dumb.

I mean, I probably wouldn't go when I'm at the age where my physical health is bad enough that it'd be a struggle to get through it?

 

[Mr Kot]

That makes me wonder if any fan has ever died at a hockey game (not later in the hospital, but in the stands, at the game)?

For me, that'd be pretty good. I've always told my wife that I hope to die in the throes of passion with her, but all things considered I'd probably rather die at a hockey game.

iirc a child got killed by a puck at a Columbus game, though I don't know if she has passed away at the game or later in hospital.

nvm was in hospital