Tuesday's Matchup

Attending Hockey Games or Football Games

Both these sports are the most physical of the mainstream sports. Open field or ice hits, tons of drunk fans, cold conditions, and passionate fans. These are some of the similar aspects of both experiences. But these are where the similarities end. That is because this competition is not even close.

Before I go on to my decision, let me clear something up. This is not between NHL and NFL, or college hockey vs college football. This is between a hockey game and a football game (above the high school level). Now, onto the decision.

Hockey is by far the most enjoyable sport to watch live. I would rather go see an amateur level hockey game over an NFL game. Instead of rambling on in paragraph form, here are two nice lists...

Flaws of Football games
Too many breaks and timeouts
Most seats, even close ones, are bad views of the game
Expensive
When a big lead is built, game gets boring
Too many "monday morning quarterbacks" in the stands
Parking is terrible
Outdoors in the cold - for the most part
Little interaction with fans

Greatness of Hockey
Limited and short stops in play
Every seat is a good seat
Relatively cheap
Always indoors and comfortable
Very entertaining Intermission events
Zambonis
Fights
No matter the score the game is just as exciting
Power Plays
Everyone - no matter the fan level - enjoys live hockey
3 stars after the game
Players not as much "stars" more fun to watch
Goons
Non Stop action
Many many more..