The Jets will Hoist the Cup!
Yes, I live in Winnipeg. No, I don't cheer for the Jets. I've been called various things for not cheering for the Jets. Traitor. Debbie Downer. Turncoat.
That's ok. I've been called worse things for nothing to do with sports. Of course, I wish the Jets no ill will and I hope they are successful. But, I have a few reasons for not being a fan:
a) Growing up outside of the Perimeter, I always felt Perimeter Vision. I always felt the province of Manitoba really only catered to its largest city and didn't really care about the communities outside of the perimeter. Sadly, I sort of always have resented Winnipeg. When the Jets came back, I thought it would be more appropriate to call them the Manitoba Jets.
b) I already have my favorite hockey team and I don't want to spread my cheering between two teams.
c) I remember the heartbreak when we lost the Jets before. It was so sad and I don't want to ever have to go through that again. In my heart, I don't think we can support a NHL franchise so I don't want to give my heart to them only to have them taken away again.
d) I subscribe to both daily newspapers. I know both newspapers have to have a home town bias but there unquestionable idolizing the Jets is a little over the top. It feels like indoctrination. Even though the Jets are having a great season, they still don't walk on water. I don't think a whole six pages devoted to a win is necessary. I also don't think six pages of analysis of why we were robbed when we lose is necessary. Sports is sports. You win some. You lose some. I like to think I can think for myself. I don't know why our sports reporting is so biased that I have to be constantly spoon-fed while the Jets 2.0 are the best ever. It feels Orwellian.
So, I have been waiting for this and now it has finally come a day after the trade deadline. The Jets GM has announced he is good position, not just to make the play-offs but to hoist the Stanley Cup.
Now, I am in a dilemma. Visualization has been an important tool in my life. I know part of working toward a goal is to visualize achieving that goal.
I also believe the law of attraction and putting things out to the universe and the universe will take care of it. For example, if you are in debt, don't focus on the debt, focus on your life without debt. The Jets are putting out to the Universe that they want to win.
But, in this case, I'm sort of scared. Look what happened to both the women and men's teams in Olympic curling. It was supposed to be a coronation of both teams as gold medalists. Indeed, both teams had so much confidence that their pre-Olympic interviews didn't even seem sincere. They said the right things, "The competition will be tough, we can't take anything for granted, etc" but they had a hard time sounding sincere. You could tell they were thinking, let's not waste time playing this tournament, just give us the gold medals. Both teams didn't even make the medal podium. And, I don't think the nation was that heart-broken.
So, I don't think it is a good idea for the Jets to be so confident. It is still February. There is a lot of hockey to be played. The final game of the Stanley Cup is usually held in the first week of June. There are a lot of things that can happen in this time.
And, I guess this is the biggest reason I don't cheer for the Jets. I want a Cinderella story. I want to have no expectations and to be surprised and delighted. I want to think that my cheering really does contribute to the team. I want them to go in as underdogs. In the old days, when Jets 1.0 made the playoffs, it seemed really important to go to the games and to wear white. I felt like my support mattered to the Jets.
Now, the Jets are basically saying that they are going to win the Cup, and they don't need us. Well, if you are already planning the parade, you better start visioning that someone will be there to watch. We, the fans, want to feel like we are an integral part of the team.
When we win a game, the Press doesn't need to tell us that it was the most dramatic game ever. When we lose, we don't need to bad sports. It happens.
We know Jets fans can be loud. But, they haven't been that loud this season because they seem to be saving that enthusiasm for the playoffs. I guess when it comes down to it, I want to cheer for them as well.
The Jets need to take a lesson from the Bombers. Despite several disappointing seasons, they have the truest fans. Make us believe that you need us and that your victories are our victories. Tell us that everyone in Winnipeg (and Manitoba) will have an opportunity to touch the cup. Make us part of the vision.
That's ok. I've been called worse things for nothing to do with sports. Of course, I wish the Jets no ill will and I hope they are successful. But, I have a few reasons for not being a fan:
a) Growing up outside of the Perimeter, I always felt Perimeter Vision. I always felt the province of Manitoba really only catered to its largest city and didn't really care about the communities outside of the perimeter. Sadly, I sort of always have resented Winnipeg. When the Jets came back, I thought it would be more appropriate to call them the Manitoba Jets.
b) I already have my favorite hockey team and I don't want to spread my cheering between two teams.
c) I remember the heartbreak when we lost the Jets before. It was so sad and I don't want to ever have to go through that again. In my heart, I don't think we can support a NHL franchise so I don't want to give my heart to them only to have them taken away again.
d) I subscribe to both daily newspapers. I know both newspapers have to have a home town bias but there unquestionable idolizing the Jets is a little over the top. It feels like indoctrination. Even though the Jets are having a great season, they still don't walk on water. I don't think a whole six pages devoted to a win is necessary. I also don't think six pages of analysis of why we were robbed when we lose is necessary. Sports is sports. You win some. You lose some. I like to think I can think for myself. I don't know why our sports reporting is so biased that I have to be constantly spoon-fed while the Jets 2.0 are the best ever. It feels Orwellian.
So, I have been waiting for this and now it has finally come a day after the trade deadline. The Jets GM has announced he is good position, not just to make the play-offs but to hoist the Stanley Cup.
Now, I am in a dilemma. Visualization has been an important tool in my life. I know part of working toward a goal is to visualize achieving that goal.
I also believe the law of attraction and putting things out to the universe and the universe will take care of it. For example, if you are in debt, don't focus on the debt, focus on your life without debt. The Jets are putting out to the Universe that they want to win.
But, in this case, I'm sort of scared. Look what happened to both the women and men's teams in Olympic curling. It was supposed to be a coronation of both teams as gold medalists. Indeed, both teams had so much confidence that their pre-Olympic interviews didn't even seem sincere. They said the right things, "The competition will be tough, we can't take anything for granted, etc" but they had a hard time sounding sincere. You could tell they were thinking, let's not waste time playing this tournament, just give us the gold medals. Both teams didn't even make the medal podium. And, I don't think the nation was that heart-broken.
So, I don't think it is a good idea for the Jets to be so confident. It is still February. There is a lot of hockey to be played. The final game of the Stanley Cup is usually held in the first week of June. There are a lot of things that can happen in this time.
And, I guess this is the biggest reason I don't cheer for the Jets. I want a Cinderella story. I want to have no expectations and to be surprised and delighted. I want to think that my cheering really does contribute to the team. I want them to go in as underdogs. In the old days, when Jets 1.0 made the playoffs, it seemed really important to go to the games and to wear white. I felt like my support mattered to the Jets.
Now, the Jets are basically saying that they are going to win the Cup, and they don't need us. Well, if you are already planning the parade, you better start visioning that someone will be there to watch. We, the fans, want to feel like we are an integral part of the team.
When we win a game, the Press doesn't need to tell us that it was the most dramatic game ever. When we lose, we don't need to bad sports. It happens.
We know Jets fans can be loud. But, they haven't been that loud this season because they seem to be saving that enthusiasm for the playoffs. I guess when it comes down to it, I want to cheer for them as well.
The Jets need to take a lesson from the Bombers. Despite several disappointing seasons, they have the truest fans. Make us believe that you need us and that your victories are our victories. Tell us that everyone in Winnipeg (and Manitoba) will have an opportunity to touch the cup. Make us part of the vision.
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