The Hockey Song

The Hockey Song

The Hockey Song was originally performed by ____________________.

The song was written and first performed in 1973, however did not become popular until 1992.

It was first played at the Ottawa Senators Game and then Pat Burns (Toronto Coach) asked that it be played in Toronto as well.

It is now played in both American and Canadian Arenas

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The verses of the song are split up so that each one describes a period of play in a typical hockey game

"Someone roars, Bobby scores!". This was probably done because many popular players in the NHL at the time were named Bobby.

He later also sings "The puck is in, the home team wins!". In concert he would sometimes change "home team" to an actual team based on where he was playing.

Ex: Closing ceremonies for Maple Leaf Gardens, when he changed the last game line from the playoffs to "the Garden", and mentioned that the Leafs have won.

culture

“The Hockey Song” is a simple, straightforward ode to “the good ol’ hockey game,” with a catchy sing-along chorus that latches itself in your unconscious and doesn’t let go.

Music can be a very important part of a nation’s culture.

"Hockey Is Life in Canada'

How does the game materialize art and culture?

Popular music, like sport, is a way that we, as a nation, tell stories about ourselves.

Given the cultural prominence of Canada’s “national sport,” it is not surprising that hockey has been a fruitful source of inspiration for many Canadian musicians.

True or False?

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