Hockey is not a sport. Hockey is three activities going on at the same time: ice skating, playing with a puck, and beating the shit out of somebody.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He defines hockey as a combination of three distinct activities rather than a singular sport, emphasizing its chaotic nature.
- In plain terms
- Hockey is just skating, playing with a puck, and fighting all at once.
- What can you take from it?
- Complex activities can be broken down into simpler parts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define a sport?
- Is violence part of the game?
Another view
Calling it three activities ignores the strategic unity of the sport.
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