Identity can be a very powerful and elusive concept, especially with respect to the identity of an entire nation let alone a single human. It is important because,like most things in life, it is easier to group and categorize things in order to sum something or someone up instead of carefully describing all of their intricacies. It is in part this act of labeling in order to simplify that identity gets its' power. It is much better to be the "nice guy" or the "place of pasta and pizza" than to be the jerk or the war mongering state. In the case of nationalism; identity is usually generated the same way, tough countries are full of mountains and natural disasters and war whereas peaceful countries might be known more for food or culture. It is in these foods, cultures, wars and mountains that people forge a national identity for themselves. Identities may not always be intentionally created but made naturally out of the actions and ideals of its holder. In the case of nationalism it is often easier to think of a tangible, physical person, place or thing that embodies one or all of a nations qualities. It is through history and those men and women creating and recording it that we, as a nation, leave our legacy for the great land we call home.
Sports are an integral part of both traditional and modern society but are also usually deeply rooted in the history of a nation, state or nation-state. Whether it is golf, soccer, football or hockey they can all be traced to one place of origin which is usually very reminiscent of what the culture and people of the origin state are like. While lacrosse plays a major role in Canadian history and is in fact the national sport of Canada, hockey is much more universally recognized inside and outside our borders as the Canadian sport of choice. It is no surprise then, that many of the most notable hockey heroes hail from Canada.
Hockey, Gordie Howe. ... Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe lit up the record books in hockey into a very old age. ... Gordie Howe is a great example of someone who has aged successfully with playing hockey in six consecutive decades; he really took the aspect of staying active to heart. ... Hockey, Gordie Howe both successfully aged by doing what they have always done, played sports. ...
Wayne Douglas Gretzky was born on January 26th , 1961 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. As is well known he became the most known hockey player in Canada and for that matter the world, all by setting and breaking numerous records in the National Hockey League. ... His hockey idol was the Detroit Red Wings" Winger Gordie Howe who wore number nine (Wayne wore ninety nine in the pros). ... Still he managed to bring the Kings to the Cup in 1993, only to loose in five games to the Patrick Roy led Montreal Canadians. Despite not winning the cup Wayne's next few seasons in La were still memorab...
The National Hockey League already has a well planned out marketing scheme for their Canadian fans. ... There are two things that Canadians love: hockey and beer. ... Bud Light commercials are marketed around the "Hockey Falls in Canada" featuring two big hockey personalities, Barry Melrose and Bill Clement. ... With this kind of performance, he really lifted the importance of hockey in Canada and became an international hockey icon. ... Mr. ...
Hockey is a Canadian game that defines us as a nation and as a culture. ... Weather it is watching hockey or talking about hockey or even playing hockey, most Canadians are involved with some aspect of hockey. ... How could hockey be created somewhere else but Canada? ... Names like Gretzky, Richard, Orr, Howe, Roy and many others would come to mind. ... More than any other sport, hockey has influenced the lives of Canadians. ...
Mr. Y and Mr. X Two of my social studies teachers, Mr. "Y" and Mr. "X" are similar on the surface. If visitors were to sit in on each of their classes, they would most likely go away thinking that these men had been made genetically identical with the same blue prints. Beneath the surface, however...
Women's hockey was first played in 1896 in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Canada invented hockey and won the first four Olympic gold's. Unlike the Canadian men's hockey Olympic team, the women are the dominant team in the women's hockey. ... In 1998, Hockey Canada debuted the National Women's Under 22 Team for the most promising young female hockey players in Canada. ... Canada's Women's Olympic hockey team were crowned Olympic champions. ...
Men's ice hockey originated in the 1800's in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada. Canada's first college, Kings College School, established in 1788, adapted the exciting field game of hurley to the ice and originated a new winter game, Ice Hurley. Later on ice hurley evolved to ice hockey and was modified by others throughout Canada and European countries. ... Women's ice hockey originated in Canada by the Sexton sisters. ... It wasn't until 1996 when women's ice hockey became an Olympic sport and started to truly develop in the United States and Canada. ...
I believe Canadians are patriotic, but according to Mr. ... Canadians are not as patriotic as Americans. ... Canadians are patriotic. ... After all, we stand for the American national anthem in respect, not as in the 2003 hockey playoffs where the New York fans booed the Canadian national anthem, and stand for all other anthems, such as in the Olympics. This can quite possibly be the reason for ending "Oh Canada" with, "Oh Canada, we stand on guard for thee."...
No longer is hockey Canada's sport. ... This does not sit very well for many hockey lovers in Canada. ... This is not the kind of change traditional hockey fans in Canada like. ... Many Canadians feel that hockey is the last thing they can truly call their own. ... All across the country Canadians see hockey as another precious piece of Canadian slipping away into the American Market. ...
