superbowl alternatives

this is my version of the superbowl:  a simple entry about why i love hockey.

1.  it's fast.  you can have all the excitement of offense and defense in two hours or less

2.  skating skills.  i mean, really, i wish i could skate like that!  forwards, backwards, in circles, all the while keeping track of a tiny frozen black puck, it's impressive

3.  ambience.  skates on ice make cool sounds; the lights, announcer, music, crowds and prizes create a genuine feeling of excitement

mostly, though, i love hockey because the games are something i go to with my dad; the game's Canadian and so are we! (go winterhawks!  their win over everett silvertips last night 6-3 was a crowd-pleaser for sure).

what's your favorite superbowl alternative?