All About Respect

Last week, the Chicago Blackhawks made an amazing come back in the final minute and seventeen seconds, defeating the Boston Bruins three to two to bring the cup back home to Chicago. Even though they are playing and competing for the same goal, each team in the NHL shares something unique amongst other professional sports. During a hockey game there may be multiple fights and dozens of checks into the boards, but hockey players still have a special respect for each other. At the end of each playoff series, each team lines up and shakes hands with every player and coach.

At the end of the day, they are competitors and are fighting for the same goal, yet they still respect each others’ countless hours of dedication and efforts. It is all about respect.