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S76 PT #1: One night in Tokyo
Due: Sunday, April 14th @ 11:59 PM PST
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bobdigi9Media Graders Senior Member
Written Option 2
Hockey is one of the most global sports on the planet. The NHL boasts players from 18 different countries. The SHL has that many and more. And while sometimes it's hard for North American professional sports to concede that anything exists outside of their borders, they've come around a bit more on the idea of expanding their horizons. So why not Japan? Look, it's not traditionally a country that most associate with hockey, sure. But that's the whole point, isn't it? Global Series games in Europe are great and gives fans there the opportunity to cheer on their compatriots. For countries like Japan, the potential is completely untapped. Whether you're appealing to an existing fan or getting someone who has never even heard of hockey to watch, having more people get into the sport is never a bad thing. For those who might argue that they're missing out on their home opener, the fact of the matter is that your team is ultimately going to play their first game at home at some point. What does it really matter. Add all of this to the fact that it gives the player what could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Visiting a country for potentially the first time, being an ambassador for their team and the sport, and the cultural exchange that occurs between the players and the fans. I'd find it hard to believe that any player would be against the idea of participating in games such as these. While the travel may not be ideal, it's nothing compared to the experience gained. さあ行こう (Sāikō) ![[Image: bobdigi9.gif]](https://sig.grumpybumpers.com/host/bobdigi9.gif) |
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