Many of you have either watched the Doc by TSN on Ducks Original Paul Kariya and hearing him speak after 6 years of silence has many of us within Ducks Nation Talking...TSN mini-Doc titled "Surfacing"Gave us a look on how Ol No9 was doing after he left the Sport in 2011. Like many of you since Ducks Founding in 1993 we followed Paul Kariya's career since his name was called at 1993 NHL Draft till his leading the Ducks to their first ever Stanley Cup Final 10 year later. Kariya left us with many moments from becoming first Duck to score 50 Goals and win 2 Lady Byng awards to winning Olympic Gold at Salt Lake 2002 and World Hockey Championship in 1994. Watching that Documentary of Paul and seeing him open about his life and Career and his views on the need for NHL to deal with Concussions. What sends chills down my spine abit is Kariya not remembering being hit by Scott Stevens,Returning to the game and scoring the Goal or Game 6 or 7 and as he says "2 Days" Later. In my view he should be Remember more then just Game 6 "Off the Floor,On the Board" Moment after watching "Surfacing" it's clear to be me now that He has moved on.... that night in Game 6 was example of Kariya sacrifice his health He is a Ducks Great he paved the way for our Ducks to be where they are at along with Ducks Legend Teemu Selanne. Both him and Teemu put it on the line each night and Day to promote the Sport,contribute to the Ducks Cause and build our team what it is today. No matter what you Feel bout Kariya Now whether it be his uncomfortable being a public Face as he was for 9 years with Ducks till his surprise appearance at the Ducks "Paint it Orange" Campaign.
I say this with Open Heart Let us remember what he did for the Ducks besides the "Off the Floor,On Board" Moment where he showed that Fighting Spirit that embody our Ducks...Let us remember his speed,Skills and playmaking Abilities that he and Selanne created over the years from 1996-2001. Is he approachable? somewhat but he is HUMAN like all of us who played the sport of Hockey and the team we love with our Hearts and souls. Ducks Fans and Hockey Fans should understand clearly that we need to advocate and demand the NHL do MORE for the Players....They are like workers and like Workers they are vital to a Job and to a company...For the Ducks and all Sports teams Players is important to sporting events and their Health must be Number 1 Priority. Right Now all I can say this......watching Surfacing gave me a whole understanding of Paul Kariya he is private Person we must understand that for now Let's Hope he makes a appearance again for the Ducks.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
No comments:
Post a Comment