Slog - Comments on Gay Hockey Fans Angry About Homophobic Slurs

Comment by Fnarf

Fnarf — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:36:01 -0800

And I know for a fact you know some of them, Dan. Queer as a three dollar bill, right there in Key Arena rootin' for the T-Birds. I didn't hear any homophobic slurs, though. In New York, homophobic slurs are as much a part of the daily conversation as "fuggeddaboudit" is.

Comment by Mike

Mike — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:37:57 -0800

I am a gay hockey fan.

Comment by DeanP

DeanP — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:38:46 -0800

Um, check out the comments. Pretty fucking atrocious.

Comment by Mr. Poe

Mr. Poe — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:40:33 -0800

Fucking faggots.

Comment by Hernandez (is a hockey fan for sure)

Hernandez (is a hockey fan for sure) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:41:42 -0800

I'm curious to know what else goes on that people are complaining about. I mean, if you cancel your season tickets because of 30 seconds of a portion of the crowd chanting "Ho-mo Lar-ry!" that's perhaps a little severe.

And the larger point, I think, is that lots of traditions at these types of events are idiotic and borderline offensive (i.e. the tomahawk chop at Atlanta Braves games), but I doubt the chanting fans are participating *just because* they hate gay people.

Comment by Aislinn

Aislinn — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:05:53 -0800

I'm going to see the Thunderbirds tonight. That has nothing to do with this thread, I just thought I'd share.

Comment by Fnarf

Fnarf — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:21:11 -0800

Thunderbirds are go.

Comment by michael strangeways

michael strangeways — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:26:58 -0800

uh, DUH!

Beefy athletes with funny accents, few teeth, issues with alcoholism and a tendency to having a difficult time getting back to their motel room after a game, make for a fun and easy "date"....

also, see "Slapshot"

Comment by Matty Worth

Matty Worth — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:42:05 -0800

Seriously, Dan? You're going with the whole astonished-that-gay-people-actually-might-enjoy-sports joke? I honestly expected a little better from you.

Comment by Will in Seattle

Will in Seattle — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:16:20 -0800

Of course there are gay hockey fans - my brother's one of them, and he's in NYC.

And in Canada they can (and do) get married ...

Comment by some dude

some dude — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:17:03 -0800

everyone knows avs fans are gay.

go wings!

Comment by left coast

left coast — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:52:46 -0800

That is a lame joke Savage. That said, it is surprising that gay men are willing to go anywhere near something that has periods.

Comment by Matty Worth

Matty Worth — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:17:39 -0800

@12: See? Now that's funny. Or, at the very least, somewhat clever.

Dan must be taking humor notes from Jay Leno.

Comment by Vince

Vince — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:55:40 -0800

When I was a kid the most comfortable place to sleep was in front of the T.V.
during a Black Hawks game. Now hockey puts me right to sleep.

Comment by saxfanati

saxfanati — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:27:44 -0800

Uh, Dan, remember Antoine Vermette? The "H" in NHL is for "hockey". It made him the man he is.

Comment by Boomer in NYC

Boomer in NYC — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:09:55 -0800

I grew up in a town of 25,000 people in North Dakota, where there are 15 year-round ice arenas. It doesn't matter if you're gay or straight, hockey is the best fuckin' game in the world.

Comment by Alex

Alex — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:37:41 -0800

Yes Dan...
Many gay hockey fans and gay hockey players too. My boyfriend (Chris Brand) was quoted in the article. I've been out of touch with SLOG this week, because we were away in Montreal for a GAY HOCKEY Tournament...

You should promote this and other gay sports. There is a Gay Hockey League that plays against 'straight' teams and boy do those straight boys get mad when the gays win.

Chris' team went undeafeted last season and won the tournament in Montreal on a World Team this past weekend.

There's even a gay hockey calendar! Lots of eye candy!
check out the site www.nycgayhockey.org.