Song Lyric Thursday

This is the last in a two-part series of sports-related Song Lyric Thursday's. This week, in tribute to the beginning of the Stanley Cup playoffs we will focus on the wonderful fast-paced game of hockey.

I have been witness to the traditional skating of the Cup at the conclusion of the finals twice. The first time was bittersweet - living outside of Washington, DC and being a Capitals fan, I was depressed to stand in the crowd at the then MCI Arena after the Caps had just been swept in 4 games and watch the Detroit Red Wings celebrate in 1998 but was happy to be in attendance to witness the event. Two years ago, under different circumstances I was elated to be in attendance to watch my adopted "local" team, the Carolina Hurricanes lift the Cup after dispatching the Edmonton Oilers in an exciting game 7.

During a tour of the Cup through the minor leagues I was fortunate to actually lay my hands on the Cup and have my picture taken with it. Superstition says you only touch the Cup after you've won it and if you touch it prior to that you will curse yourself to never winning it. Seeing that my chances of catching on with a viable Cup contending NHL team had probably passed me by, I grabbed a hold with gusto. My aspiring 11 year old goalie on the other hand decided to not tempt fate and while he did allow himself to be photographed next to it, refused to place his hands on even the table the Cup was sitting on.

So here's a little hockey diddy - I hope you enjoy it.

GOOD OLD HOCKEY GAME
Stompin' Tom Connors


Hello out there, were on the air
it's hockey night tonight!
The tension grows,
the whistle blows,
and the puck goes down the ice.
The goalie jumps,
and and the players bump,
and the fans all go insane.
Someone roars:
"Bobby Scores!"
At the good old hockey game!

(chorus)
Oh!
The good old hockey game!
Its the best game you can name!
And the best game you can name,
is the good old hockey game!

Second Period.
Where players dash,
with skates a-flash,
the home team trails behind.
But they grab the puck,
and go bursting up,
and they're down across the line.
They storm the crease,
like bumblebees,
and they travel like a burning flame.
We see them slide the puck inside,
its a one one hockey game!

(chorus)
Oh!
The good old hockey game!
Its the best game you can name!
And the best game you can name,
is the good old hockey game!

Third Period.
Last game in the play-offs too.
Oh take me where, the hockey players,
face off down the rink,
And the Stanley Cup,
is all filled up,
for the champs who win the drink!
Now the final flick,
of a hockey stick,
and a one gigantic scream:
"THE PUCK IS IN! THE HOME TEAM WINS!"
At the good ol hockey game

(chorus repeat 3 times)
OH!
The good old hockey game!
Its the best game you can name!
And the best game you can name,
is the good old hockey game!

Comments

[Rob]

Hey Umdalum,

Found your blog through Uncle Keith and Daisy Fae. Being a native born Canuck, I just had to leave a comment on this one, even though I don't follow or watch NHL hockey any more. I was a fan back in the days of the original six - mostly a Habs fan when I was a kid and like most Canadian males, grew up playing the game. I retired from beer league hockey just a few years ago, but have been getting the itch to play again. I guess it never leaves the blood, eh?

Good stories you have about Lord Stanley's cup. And good pick on the lyrics - although it's way better when you hear ole Stompin' Tom actually belting them out.

Oh, and I currently live just outside of Edmonton. However, I've never been an Oiler fan. Just can't stand 'em; like 'em even less living amongst and working with a bunch of die-hard Oiler fans who can't get over the "dynasty" of the late 80's. They even still have the sign "City of Champions" on the entrances to Edmonton, if you can believe it.

[umdalum]

Rob, welcome!

I'm a native Pennsylvanian and a Pens fan and the Habs are scary good this year - I'm hoping for an upset somewhere along the line.

I don't play as much as I used too but will still suit up for a beer league game every so often. If you've read down into my blog you know I have an 11 year old who is turning into a pretty good little goalie. He's a 6th grader and the high school coach has already told him he'll make the team as the #2 goalie once he hits 8th grade (8th graders can play HS here).

As for the Oilers, any team that puts their sweather on Pronger is a team I could care less for....

Don't be a stranger!

umdalum

[annie]

There is a replica of the Cup outside the United Cycle shop in Edmonton. Just saw it today when we were shopping for a new bike. Didn't know the lore though despite my hockey playing husband though he doesn't follow the big leagues anymore.