Just imagine how good women hockey players could be if they were given the same opportunities as the men. Like the year round training, access to high end facilities, dietitians and personal trainers. Being able to practice more than twice a week at 10pm. Having all of the things that the NHL players take for granted.
Imagine if they didn’t have to have full time day jobs. If they could devote as much of their lives and time to the sport they love.
They’re so good now, imagine how good they could get if given the chance.
The leading scorer in NHL history, Gretzky is the only NHL player to total over 200 points in one season – a feat he accomplished four times. The NHL retired his jersey number (99) league-wide, making him the only player to receive this honor. At the time of his retirement in 1999, he held 61 NHL records: 40 regular-season records, 15 playoff records, and six All-Star records. Nicknamed “The Great One,” he has been called “the greatest hockey player ever” by many sportswriters, players, and the NHL itself. [x]
The Colorado Avalanche people have taken to playing the mushroom sound from Super Mario Bros whenever a player of theirs leaves the penalty box and it is the funniest thing ever.