Hockey is an exhilarating sport to watch. I love the intensity, the never-say-die attitude to every shift and the emotional investments the players put into every game. I agree -- hockey is best experienced inside a barn whether its under the gaudy Vegas lights or old school rink.

I met some of these guys in real life, mostly Boston Bruins players. Chara, Marchand, Patrice Bergeron, Tuuka Rask, etc. All salt of the earth people.

I also highly recommend college hockey. The last minute of the Frozen Four Championship Game is the most exciting in all of sports. Like the NHL, there's a lot of tradition and pride behind the college version. It's top-heavy with the same schools in the tournament every year but the momentum is cyclical. Last year, Hockey East won out. This year it's between Big10 and CCHA.

But hopefully, my Bruins will try to find consistency and make a run. Takes a few things to happen to win the cup: goalie to stand on his head at critical moments, timely sniper shots and lucky bounces.