How to Meet and Date a Hockey Player
That guys who play hockey know how to use their stick is a staple of hockey dating jokes. But even discounting such generalizations, dating a hockey player can be a whole lot of fun, if you are the kind of girl who likes sporty guys. so whether you have your eyes on a professional or simply wish to date someone who plays the game you love, here are a few tips on going out with a hockey player.
Hang out at the stadiums
In order to date hockey players you should know where to meet them. One of the best chances you have of meeting a single hockey player is at the team's home stadium. Players have to be there for a specific number of games a year, not to mention near-daily training, workouts, practices and meetings. So check from team websites what time the stadium gates open, both on game days and off-days and then get their early. That will give you time to meet a pro you have your eyes on - most likely after practice. Approach him up on a non-game day, when he is relatively relaxed and has more time and energy for a chat. Don't be shy about calling out a player's name – just be loud enough to be heard. In case he is open to a chat, be friendly, and have something interesting. You can even start out by asking for an autograph in which case be ready with something for the player to sign on and a working pen. But don't yell while your guy is chasing the puck , keep in mind that this is their place of business and they are working; and if it's a game day, he is trying to get properly focused and would probably get irritated if you keep disturbing him.
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The most famous of the players may be a little difficult to come across, given their celebrity status and the fact that team managers are quite protective of their players. At the same time though teams want to build rapport with their fans and their local communities. One of the ways they do that is by offering opportunities to meet professional hockey players in several controlled, friendly settings. There are for instance preseason team festivals where fans are invited to meet players at the team stadium or other large gathering place and get an autograph, chat or even play a little - all for free. And even though you wish to be more than a fan, you can take opportunity of these interactive events to get in touch with a pro who is single. Likewise you can keep a watch for charity events building and outreach sessions attended by professional hockey players. However keep in mind that available players may vary from event to event and since that information isn't always announced ahead of time, you may not know until you get there if the one you want to meet is taking part. So line up early and keep your fingers crossed.
Hang out where they do
Hockey pros when they are not training or playing can be found partying hard. Read up the sports papers and tabloids to find out the places where professional hockey players usually gather for a drink or a dance. For instance you could hang out in the Green Room after catching a Rangers game at Madison Square Garden in NYC. While it could be expensive frequenting these bars and nightclubs, you have a better chance of chatting up the singles among them. This is because unlike at the dugout or on the field, here your player is likely to be in the mood for socializing. you can also come across a player when his team is touring. Find the hotel where the team is putting up – it will probably be the grandest one that is in close proximity to the stadium. Hang out in the lobby a few hours prior to the game and get chatting with your guy as he leaves for pregame activities.
A great lifestyle
One of the biggest advantages of dating professional hockey players is that as a significant other, you get to partake of a glamorous social life. Though maybe not as high as basketball or baseball in the US, hockey pros still earn well; in Canada, for instance the average salary in 2012 season for NHL players was $2.45 million a year1. Then there is the money from earned from bonuses, shares in teams as well as other businesses and commercial endorsements. Thus as a hockey girlfriend, you can expect to be wined and dined at the most expensive addresses in town apart from being showered with lavish gifts. And when you are not posing for the flashbulbs as the partner of a celebrity player, you are flying from one place to another along with your pro boyfriend. Small wonder then professional hockey players are one of the most sought-after dating partners in society.
But even if your partner plays hockey for love and not money, you still have a lot to gain. for one any guy who is into sports be careful of what he eats and how much he drinks. then again even when he is not playing or training, a player will ensure that he stays fit by working out in the gym, swimming or going for long runs in the city park. all this can in fact translate into a healthy lifestyle for you as well, as you begin to accompany him on a morning run or start stacking your fridge with fruits and veggies.
Be prepared for competition
All the reasons which make hockey players so desirable as dating partners also mean that competition is very fierce. Like you there are hundreds of young women who are striving to catch the eye of a single and successful hockey player. so if you are the jealous sort and cannot handle competition, you should think carefully before dating professional players. Being celebrities and immensely rich, they are used to constant female attention and you may have several instances of the media gleefully reporting alleged sexual indiscretions on the part of the players.
Get practical
For all their glitzy lifestyle and public adulation, professional hockey players have to work hard. They not only have to be fit enough to play but have to keep honing their professional skills. Injuries and accidents are a part of their lives. Also keep in mind that this is a profession where retirement comes early as compared to a doctor or lawyer who peak in their careers during middle age. and even if your partner is not a pro, he may still be devoted to the game so much so that while you may be looking for some early morning nookie, he may be already out of the door, heading out to train. but then like all professions and passions, a hockey player to has his own pluses and minuses and at the end of the day the former seem to weigh more – after all Hockey players are used to the cold and how many guys do you know who will go out in any weather to get you something.
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