Word: jofa
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...Watching a game with my brothers or my dad was one of those rare rituals that consistently brought us together and fostered a greater appreciation for the sport on the ice. From the basement couch, I learned about everything from defensive positioning to the relative merits of the Jofa versus CCM helmets. I remember nearly being in tears when Stephane Matteau scored that goal in 1994 to send the Rangers to the finals over my Devils. I also remember the satisfaction I would receive a year later, standing in the rafters of the Meadowlands with my oldest brother Tony...
...slip into your Jofa helmet and sharpen your Koho stick. Face-off time is nigh approaching. At the Forum, Roget Doucet is singing "Oh, Canada," and we can hear him. Screw the blue books, it's blue line time. The referee is an Islander fan, but any hockey esoterica is fair game...
...dull, boring game." Aside from an abortive third-period Crimson comeback ignited by hustling freshman defenseman Mitch Olson and the inspired heroics of senior star Gene Purdy (who suffered a broken wrist in the final seconds and won't be able to show off his new Swedish Jofa helmet for at least a few weeks), last night's edition of this once great rivalry lacked the tension and excitement that make it so appealing...