Phjoshua on Sports – Hockey Season Brings New Hope!

So, hockey season has started. And no matter who you cheer for this is an exciting time.

In Toronto we’ve already seen a rally of thousands of fans outside of the Air Canada Centre for the 1st game of the year. And we’ve also seen the outrageously optimistic start to the season after a shutout win over their eternal rivals, the Montreal Canadiens and a 6-5 win over the Ottawa Senators.

That’s the great thing about the start of a new season. Hope. Every team has hope that they can make the playoffs. Every fan can look at the upside of their team and talk about all of the things that could go right. Every player is ready for a career year. Everyone has hope.

Some franchises hope to end playoff droughts. Some are looking to end long stretches without their name on the Stanley Cup. Some teams are hoping that their star players will get back on the ice to play again. And one city, Winnipeg, is happy just to be back on the schedule.

Jets fans are living the dream. They waited, fought and dreamed as they watched seasons come and go without a team to call their own. And now they are back. Same name, new logo, same passion in the city.

Note: Just watch for the excitement on Twitter from your people in Winnipeg.

Every season starts with Hockey Night in Canada and smiles plastered on the faces of a nation.

I know that I shouldn’t speak for everyone. But I will certainly speak for me. I have hope. I’m smiling and I am very excited for the 2011-2012 NHL season.

Do you have hope? Do you love your team? Tell us who you’re cheering for this year and what you’re hoping for.

Note: #GoHabsGo