Quote:Written Task: What do you think about celebrations in hockey? There aren't many of note, because it seems that most players like to keep it tame. Not only that, but when there is a celebration of note, it makes the media rounds and everyone has to weigh in. So where do you land on it? Should players be respectful and keep things low key, or would you prefer to see them go crazy sometimes? (150+ words)

I personally don't mind the celebrations but I do understand the point of view about keeping it more low-key. Just like everything in life, there are consequences to actions and as enjoyable as they are as a fan of the scorer, the opposing players likely have a different take. Whether it is right or wrong, it happens and you might get run or expected to "answer for it".

One example I always think of when this subject comes up is Teemu Selanne when he scored that record breaking goal in his rookie season he threw his glove in the air and mimic'd shooting it with his hockey stick. I absolutely loved it as a kid. Then when I got older, I heard Selanne talk about regretting that celebration in retrospect and it kind of made me re-think how it shows a lack of respect to your opponent. Which I guess is some of the reason people do it.

Have fun and enjoy yourself but try not being an asshole.

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