MUST KNOW Hockey Watching Rules To Follow (or You'll Wind Up In The Sin Bin)

Because everyone hates being "THAT Guy/Girl" during the hockey season. Following these could enhance the experience and maybe even help your team to the Stanley Cup!

1. NEVER miss the pregame National Anthem.

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*Bylaw*: Always stand to show some respect

*sub bylaw*: Cheer during if you're a Blackhawks fan (you know why)

2. NEVER EVER EVER EVER CHANGE THE CHANNEL DURING GAME-PLAY OR COMMERCIAL BREAK

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Channel switch ONLY permitted during period intermission but MUST be on before that time is up.

*18 mins. between periods 1-3*

*15 mins. between overtime periods*

3. Please. WAIT FOR A WHISTLE!

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If it is a rule in the stadium, it is a rule wherever you are watching.

WAIT until a stoppage in play before you get up for a bathroom break or a replenishment of food and/or drink.

4. "Wow! The goalie is on pace for a shutout!"-will wind you up 6ft. under.

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NEVER jinx a goalie, PERIOD. Bad things WILL happen.

5. Your seat is chosen before the start of the 1st period and will remain your seat until the game is over.

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Messing with the seating feng-shui will mess with the outcome of your team.

- Keeping said same seat throughout regular and post-season could be the edge needed to win a Stanley Cup

6. If you are cheering for the minority team of wherever you are watching, keep your comments to a low SHHH.

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You can cheer for your team somewhere else

7. NEVER wash your hockey jersey.

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That stain is added luck and that is a FACT.

8. NEVER Give-Up on Your Team

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They grind for the full 60+ minutes, you should too.