Will work for hockey

So, I am a part of a facebook group devoted to hockey equipment. I hypothesized that maybe we should share some of our gear instead of hording it in our closets. I got a lot or erroneous responses. But one response got me. One kid said he worked for his gear, so it was his.
That is right. People shouldn't get things for free. It hurts there character. It breaks there will. But, I would love to see more kids and adults playing.
Another person said he is glad hockey is expensive because it gives hockey a better class of person. I couldn't believe that. His logic is based on his assumption that everyone who is poor will act like Mike Vick and Gilbert Arenas. It kills me when people can be so blatantly ignorant.
Hockey has a good class of people because it takes so much work to get good at it. It is not natural and easy to ice skate. It takes a lot of work to master any of hockeys varied skills. That work put in helps to create character. That character shows up in the athletes who reach the top levels in spite of great odds.
I just wish more people were enjoying this game.

Mike Modano

Mike Modano is coming home.Contrary to what the original Mighty Ducks film would have you believe, it's not Minnesota. He is going back to Detroit City.

The man who has the most goals among American-born players is taking his talents to Joe Louis Arena. Modano will be wearing the Winged-wheel and rtocking No. 90.

This is great for the Wings. They get a bargain on the third or fourth line. A guy who can score at even strength and is a nother weapon on the power play.

The best part, Modano still rocks the old school CCM tacks. Since Chelios left, the Wings have lacked the good mojo that Tacks bring. Or, maybe they lack the old fart that brings the Tacks. Either way, Modano can fly on his antique wheels.

Modano may not be the impact player he once was, but he can play a role on a Wings team full of role players.