I know it is different for some people, but to me it is puzzling how people be true fans of the team from a city they have no connection to.
People in Russia being fans of Barca or ManU are nuts to me.
I also can't understand how one could possibly be a fan of two teams in the same league. To me even in different leagues.
There can be only one team. It is my home town team. Anything else is somethng I can't understand.
Doe example I will never be a fan of any NHL team. Why? What is my connection to any of them?
What is my connection with a bunch of wealthy strangers from all around the Northern hemisphere playing in my hometown for some years? A connection is when your friend or relative plays for a certain team. After that, it's all choice, and to choose a team that plays in your home town isn't essentially different from choosing a team with a uniform you like or a team that plays enjoyable hockey. Also, most Russian cities don't have a professional KHL or RFPL team any way.I know it is different for some people, but to me it is puzzling how people be true fans of the team from a city they have no connection to.
People in Russia being fans of Barca or ManU are nuts to me.
I also can't understand how one could possibly be a fan of two teams in the same league. To me even in different leagues.
There can be only one team. It is my home town team. Anything else is somethng I can't understand.
Doe example I will never be a fan of any NHL team. Why? What is my connection to any of them?
I don't think i'd ever call myself a "fan" of a KHL team but its nice to have a team to "follow" just to see how the team is getting on and what the results are, that way its easier to follow the league.
I am however a fan of the Blackhawks, I'm not from Chicago but my connection is the logo is the same (nearly) as my local club. I think its different for everyone but most people are fans of an NHL team
What is my connection with a bunch of wealthy strangers from all around the Northern hemisphere playing in my hometown for some years? A connection is when your friend or relative plays for a certain team. After that, it's all choice, and to choose a team that plays in your home town isn't essentially different from choosing a team with a uniform you like or a team that plays enjoyable hockey. Also, most Russian cities don't have a professional KHL or RFPL team any way.
Growing up I was always a fan of Sokol, and later on Khimik. Now i find myself supporting Sibir. Modest budget, cool city. They always seem able to do more with less.
I know it is different for some people, but to me it is puzzling how people be true fans of the team from a city they have no connection to.
People in Russia being fans of Barca or ManU are nuts to me.
I also can't understand how one could possibly be a fan of two teams in the same league. To me even in different leagues.
There can be only one team. It is my home town team. Anything else is somethng I can't understand.
Doe example I will never be a fan of any NHL team. Why? What is my connection to any of them?
I know it is different for some people, but to me it is puzzling how people be true fans of the team from a city they have no connection to.
People in Russia being fans of Barca or ManU are nuts to me.
I also can't understand how one could possibly be a fan of two teams in the same league. To me even in different leagues.
There can be only one team. It is my home town team. Anything else is somethng I can't understand.
Doe example I will never be a fan of any NHL team. Why? What is my connection to any of them?
Easy. You follow a certain player, then you start liking his team, until you love the team more than you love that player. Semin, Backstrom and Ovechkin made me a Caps fan, and I'll be a Caps fan even after they all retire or get traded.
No, it can't happen to me. The moment Russians leave Washington I will stop following them like I stopped following the Red Wings.
I guess your nationalistic bias sets you apart from other hockey fans, nothing wrong with that. For me, I don't care if my favourite player is Canadian, Russian or Vietnamese. I like them for the way they play, not for their birthplace.
What is my nationalistic bias? It is a sport. Sports is about competition. Competition only matter if you can connect emotionally with one side. Fellow Russians do that for me. But is all about being interested in the outcome of a competitive event. But actually only with national teams. I really don't care which team wins the Stanley Cup. Because a couple of Russians on the team isn't enough emotional connection for me to care... just like some players I like russian or not being on the team.
P.S. And nationality is not birth place. There are rootless cultures out there(I do not mean national cultures), but they will fail. There is no tree without roots. Somebody is russian not by birthplace but by his ancestrial cultural roots. there is much more to it han being born in the same region of the Earth.
I don't know what's mentally wrong with me but I like it. Not surprisingly, I will study Russian Literature & Language at university and in five to ten years, maybe I will have the chance to call Omsk or Novosibirsk as my actual home.
No, it can't happen to me. The moment Russians leave Washington I will stop following them like I stopped following the Red Wings.
Yeah I remember you from some old threads! Hopefully life has been good!Well Canadian born living in finland, I've got the chance to catch both KHL and SM-Liiga ! I live in Helsinki!
Ive been Jokerit fan since Melametsä and Selänne era and they are from my home town. Never stop rooting for them, even if they would play in Australian Hockey League. Even though Jokerit's logo is awesome, that didnt make me a fan. Jokerit was the first Helsinki team I saw live when I was a kid and I remembered that when I got little bit older and got interested more at hockey. Jokerit were also underdogs back then so the choice was easy.
Yeah I remember you from some old threads! Hopefully life has been good!