What makes team sports so intriguing to participants and fans? Are people drawn to the excitement of great competition? Do they appreciate the teamwork that is often displayed? Is the dual influence of competition and cooperation exhibited in team sports a lesson for all of us, in our own lives? Is it only about winning and losing, as hyped so much by the media? In actuality, are their more values demonstrated and more lessons to be learned?
Does ice-hockey epitomize the meaning of team? Is there a sport that exemplifies teamwork any better than ice-hockey? Are the team aspects of hockey visible in multiple facets of the game? Why is ice-hockey, in particular, such a great team sport?
Does hockey lend itself to team-oriented values. Is it difficult for one player to dominate a game without strong support from teammates? Is the chemistry of some lines, demonstration of teamwork? Is there a better show of teamwork than when players jump over the boards, changing lines, “on the fly,” a unique display of teamwork, not seen in other sports?
“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision.”–Andrew Carnegie
Does ice-hockey demand great co-operation among players, as well as great coordination of effort. When a team is shorthanded on a penalty kill, is there not great unified effort, requiring such great teamwork, that four players can cover five players in front of their goalie? What about, late in games, when the goalie is pulled, and the other players must somehow find a way to score without allowing a goal in the empty net?
Is teamwork a major factor in your life? Do you try to do it all yourself? Would you benefit from more teammates? Is cooperation more important than competition? Can the synergy of teamwork and competition lead to great results? Are you a good teammate? Do you need good teammates? Is there a lesson for you in the teamwork of hockey and other team sports?
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