The Countdown Is On: Hockey Twitter Is READY

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Ithaca, N.Y. – It’s officially the first day of fall (FINALLY), and with less than two weeks remaining in September, my friends of “Hockey Twitter” are absolutely ready to kiss the #IsItOctoberYet hashtag goodbye! 

I recently asked my hockey-deprived followers what they’re most excited for this upcoming season, and after the longest summer of our lives, the responses speak for themselves!

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Some simply missed the game. I UNDERSTAND YOU.

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Others just can’t wait to get LOUD.

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While grudges from last season are still top of mind for some diehards…

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…Pittsburgh fans have basically dubbed this season “The Year of the Penguins” (and rightfully so).

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This Minnesota Wild fan also has high expectations.

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As does this Ben Bishop fan. No pressure, Ben.

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First-time visitors to the Chicago Blackhawks are in for the National Anthem of their lives…

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… and contrary to the popular belief, there actually ARE hockey fans in the Carolinas.

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They even exist in Texas, the home of the Dallas Stars!

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And not only will there be some visible differences…

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… but CHICO WILL EAT!!!

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Some of us have multiple teams…

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… and some of us are just dealing with the World Cup right now.

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And who could forget about CAWLIDGE HAWKEY?!

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But for all of us, it’s time to get serious.

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Except for my friend Taylor, of course.

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No matter which team you pull for, we can all agree on one thing:

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You got that right… until it’s actually October when we can’t use it anymore. Then what?!