Eagles frustrated with some members of the media

[Greg_Di 1,030]

 

Today an article was posted in the Vancouver News which was written by the Wolves goalie Greg Eagles. This was a fascinating topic due to that different teams handle this differently and we ask the readers where do you stand on this topic? The article posted by Eagles is below

One of the most enjoyable debate traditions in the hockey universe that I have had with players and media is the debate that always crops up when reporters/guests come into the teams locker room and step on the team logo.

 

The base of this argument surrounds team pride, respect, some logic and common sense depending on which side of the issue you stand.
 

I have no problem and respect when a team has a policy about not stepping on the logo in the locker room. It’s most definitely the hockey player in me that has respect for this type of locker room rule. The point is obvious and I’m certain everyone gets that it is centered around having respect and pride in your team and adopting a team-first attitude. This also is not just a hockey issue but pretty much an issue in any sport. In soccer for example, at Liverpool FC only the current players/managers are allowed to touch the logo on the way out of the room and they also do not step on the logo inside the locker room.

 

However, there are many out there who think this is a silly practice and pay very little respect for teams who institute that rule in their locker room. Even if fans or media members think this rule is dumb or silly, they should still have enough respect to abide by the rules the team has put forth. Vancouver will now implement a rule that for those that don’t abide by this rule, will no longer be allowed into the locker room. This has caused some issues with some of the media, but for the most part it has been widely accepted.

The base of this argument seems to stem not from having respect for a team’s logo but around the fact that it’s ridiculous to think that the logo on your locker room floor needs to be treated with sanctity while a massive one adorns center ice where all the players skate over it. I can support those who are non players and who find it kind of silly to think that teams skate all over your team’s logo on a nightly basis in front of thousands but the embroidered logo in the locker room cannot be touched.

 

That being said, I am still in agreement with my own team and the request of other teams have for people to not step on the logo. It really isn’t that much to ask for. Now, if the logo is so enormous that it takes up a ton of space in the room, then there is an issue. This doesn’t change the fact that I think there is a better solution out there, but I still respect the practice. I’m not saying that “you don’t get it because you never played the game” or anything like that. This is about a team having and showing great pride in what they do and demanding respect from those around them.

 

You don’t have to like it but it doesn’t seem like that big of a deal to abide by the wishes of a team, especially a team that you are reporting on.

[McWolf 3,116]

VSN is media

what you got against VSN, boy?

[Greg_Di 1,030]

46 minutes ago, McWolf said:

VSN is media

what you got against VSN, boy?

Don't step on our logo and it wont be a problem!

[Motzaburger 1,590]

too bad your first name didn't start with a "B" so that you were:

B.Eagles