It seems that the hockey community is perpetually bonded by common traumas. For as much as we love it, hockey is the smallest of the North American sports, and it seems celestially unfair that this small group keeps undergoing heartache, seemingly at a steady rhythm. Yaroslavl, Humboldt, Adam Johnson and now, the Gaudreaus. I've left out too many, but for now, I offer condolences to the Gaudreau family, both the blood relatives, and those that loved them through the game.
It seems gauche for the hockey world wo move on so quickly, and turn the collective attention to things like Leon Draisatl's record breaking contract extension, but this is where the tighter community comes in handy. We're still all supporting one another. Matthew Gaudreau's family has had $500,000 raised on their behalf, and neither Gaudreau will ever be forgotten, even as we celebrate the good fortune of the Draisatl team. Hockey and life continue on, even with pain in our hearts. Hockey has learned the hard lesson that with grief, the only way out is through.
No comments:
Post a Comment