Hockey in Minnesota
If I were to create a documentary about something, I would like to focus on hockey in Minnesota. Although Minnesota is known as the state of hockey, I think that many people do not understand the time and energy that goes into the sport.
I would be interested in following a few hockey families, those that have several players at all different levels, and showing how much goes into playing hockey. For example, a family of four, with three hockey players, can have ice times from 4:30 AM to 12:00 PM and everywhere in between. Also, for many people, hockey is a year round, not seasonal sport. Indoor ice rinks allow people to participate in the sport throughout the entire year, leaving families without an off-season.
I would like to ask these families if playing hockey is worth all the time and energy, and what is the pay-off for all their hard work. Although some players will go on to play at a collegiate or professional level, most will not even make the cut for their high school teams. I would also like to portray the sense of community and friendship that is formed through participation in hockey. Hockey mom's are one group that I would like to include in the documentary. And the fathers of many young players who themselves play in Saturday leagues should be included.
One difficulty I see in creating this documentary is the fact that if would have to take place over the course of several months, if not a full year. This in and of itself would present a challenge. Some participants may be less willing to take part if the commitment must be that long. However, I think that a documentary on hockey in the state of Minnesota would be a great thing for others to see.
I would be interested in following a few hockey families, those that have several players at all different levels, and showing how much goes into playing hockey. For example, a family of four, with three hockey players, can have ice times from 4:30 AM to 12:00 PM and everywhere in between. Also, for many people, hockey is a year round, not seasonal sport. Indoor ice rinks allow people to participate in the sport throughout the entire year, leaving families without an off-season.
I would like to ask these families if playing hockey is worth all the time and energy, and what is the pay-off for all their hard work. Although some players will go on to play at a collegiate or professional level, most will not even make the cut for their high school teams. I would also like to portray the sense of community and friendship that is formed through participation in hockey. Hockey mom's are one group that I would like to include in the documentary. And the fathers of many young players who themselves play in Saturday leagues should be included.
One difficulty I see in creating this documentary is the fact that if would have to take place over the course of several months, if not a full year. This in and of itself would present a challenge. Some participants may be less willing to take part if the commitment must be that long. However, I think that a documentary on hockey in the state of Minnesota would be a great thing for others to see.
posted by Sarah @ 9:49 PM
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