Hollywood Hockey Thoughts by Elisha Cuthbert
About Elisha
My name is Elisha Cuthbert, born in Calgary, Alberta, but raised in Montreal, Quebec. Growing up in Canada opened my eyes to the world of hockey. My brother plays on two teams -- his school and city. My mother plays on a team as well. I, on the other hand, am just an actress who loves the sport and does not play -- but that doesn't mean I can't talk about it!
Hockey is back!
Well I guess you could say I'm a little late on that statement, considering the season is already in full effect. Although I can't stop thinking of how I ever got by while it was gone. As the year went on, my 14 year old brother continued playing for his city team and school. My mother continued on her women's team as if it had never left.
I suppose if you weren't playing pro, you never felt it get taken away without saying so. I can't imagine Hollywood packing up their bags and leaving! What would i do? I guess I'd do some local plays, anything to fill the void that is my passion.
I'm proud to say in some ways that's exactly what most pro players did. Overseas and in other leagues. Good for them!!! But some didn't. I'm fortunate enough to have a handful of friends who do play pro, and I won't name names but I'll tell you this, they were getting antsy! I kept thinking, 'Someone get these guys back on the ice!!!'
I guess everything at some point needs to grow and hockey is no exception. The rules are a little different, the game's a little quicker, not to mention all that new blood. Hockey as we know it is back!! And I have no problem with that. he he [LOL!!!]
I'm also proud to say I have purchased my season tickets, along with all the many die hard hockey fans out there. Now everyone knows were my hard earned dollars go. Along with the merchandise, hotdogs, candy corn, hats, parking, McDonald's, flags, beer, bottled water ... mmmm ... candy corn I could go for some (lets not talk about that right now)!! he he. No, really I need to start slowing down on the food. I have a whole season ahead of me!
I try really hard after the games not to make too many comments about how I thought the guys preformed. I mean I don't know how I'd feel if one them came up to me after a scene and said, "I don't know if that was believable enough." Then again, who am I kidding? I sneak in comments all the time, for example: "Nice game, not so much, why did you fight him? That wasn't right, if I were you I would of knocked him out, too!!!" Then there's the little pep talks like, "Your nose doesn't look that bad dude, the girls won't notice" and "Who needs that tooth anyway?"
I'm just kidding.
Really though, hockey is back, and that's all that matters!
P.S. -- Is it just me or am I really hearing the refs? LOL
Posted by Elisha @ 3:28 p.m.