What's up hockey fanatics? Today I will be posting about basic events a hockey player will have to pass while making it to the "big leagues". This transition will change from being "normal" to a fast and famous lifestyle. Even though there are many advantages to this career, many times, professional hockey players go through stages of stress and even depression. This blog will cover general pros and cons of a professional hockey player's career.
Hockey players will have to make crucial decisions on and off the ice. Just like any other professional athlete, they are constantly being interviewed, reported and idolized by many around the world. Therefore, at every appearance they make, generally in public, they need to always be aware to not say anything that the media can use against them. But, if you're somebody who loves attention, boy will you get it! Also, as many of you know, hockey is a dangerous sport because there is always hitting or "contact" and it can lead to minor brain injuries (concussions), broken bones and very rarely, death. Even though there are certain risks to your body, a pro player's salary can easily cover any medical care needed. Money and fame will become a big factor in your life and most people who go through this transition "change", it can be for the good or the worse. As you make millions of dollars throughout your entire career, others will notice a change in their personality. Some people are in dept or get in trouble by the police because they spend to much money or let the fame get to them. However, with all the money they get, many players, such as Jarome Iginla, donate or make their own charities for the less fortunate.
Choosing to become a hockey player is a very good career however, to reach that goal, there are many obstacles that you will need to overcome. Would you like to live the life of a professional hockey player?
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I would love to marry a hockey player! They're actually so attractive! I don't know if I'd be able to live with a professional hockey player, however. It would suck to have my life completely scrutinized by the press. I would always be in fear that my husband would get seriously injured in a hockey game and would be paralysed for life or something scary like that.
ReplyDeleteI don't know...is the fame worth all the hassle, the constant moving, etc. How do you raise a family when you are always on the go? Do they go with you, or do they wait in your home town and only see you in the off season?
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I don't know if I'd be a good hockey player. If I could skate there may be some potential not much but still some. Being a hockey player would increase your chances of injury and I'm not that big a fan on being injured. I say that because it would hurt and pain is not fun. The money would be nice but I don't like hockey enough to want to do it for the rest of my life.
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