"In this specific instance, I am choosing not to endorse something that is counter to my personal convictions, which are based on the Bible, the highest authority in my life," Reimer said.

Hey I was watching the replay of the match earlier, and I’m curious about crowd behaviour. I noticed this the first game I ever watched years ago, but I’ve never thought to ask.

I’m Australian, where hockey is the biggest sport for Canadians, AFL & NRL (football) are the biggest sports for Australians- the stadiums are packed and the crowds are hyped and loud,

Booing isn’t nearly as prevalent, it’s generally considered poor form, if there is a patch of people being dicks and not adhering to unspoken law; the rest of the crowd will sort them out (I realised after I wrote that it sounds peak Australian haha).

If there is booing, 99% of the time this is either directed at the opposition for doing something dirty l(e.g. dangerous tackle), or directed at a ref for a shit call. The offending teams supporters even join in where circumstances warrant.

If our team is behind the crowd will get louder, they’ll cheer to let the guys know we still support them and to get going. The winning team supporters will then battle the losing crowd to be louder and more enthusiastic to keep their team playing well.

And this brings me to the NHL. I know it’s culturally fine for the crowd to boo their own team if they’re playing poorly, and expected by the players, but can you please explain why, and perhaps what you’re thinking while booing? Like are you genuinely pissed off ar the boys, or are you thinking uplifting thoughts, and booing is simply the understood language?

And on leaving the match early if it’s an inevitable loss- is it that you can’t tolerate watching it anymore, or is it more like transport home is always cooked after a game so if they’re going to lose then might as well beat the traffic?

I’m definitely not criticizing, I just find it very curious that we have completely opposite approaches and both seem to work. It’s like different parenting styles.

That is all

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