Who is America's Hockey Team?
"Who is America's hockey team?" This was a question my friend from South Korea asked me one night while we were watching a Rangers game in my apartment. It was an interesting question, and one I had never considered myself. NHL teams have always had a regional appeal compared to a national appeal. It's the reason why New Yorkers root for the Rangers, Islanders, or Sabres depending on where they live. I gave him an answer after some careful thought: the Detroit Red Wings. He was surprised to hear me say Detroit would be the city with America's hockey team. So it got me thinking more. Who REALLY is America's hockey team? Who are the Toronto Maple Leafs of the USA? 1) Detroit Red Wings Here's my case for the Red Wings: name another hockey team that's mentioned more times in pop culture, streetwear, or sporting heritage. If you can't think of one, that's understandable. Detroit has been seen in plenty of media: Cameron in Ferris Bueller's Day ...