Quote by Andy Rooney

I like ice hockey, but it's a frustrating game to watch. It's hard to keep your eyes on both the puck and the players and too much time passes between scoring in hockey. There are usually more fights than there are points.

I like ice hockey, but it's a frustrating game to watch. It'

Summary

This quote expresses a personal preference for ice hockey while acknowledging the frustration that can come with watching the sport. The speaker highlights the difficulty of simultaneously following the puck and the actions of the players on the ice. Furthermore, they point out that compared to other sports, there is generally less scoring in hockey, resulting in longer periods of time between goals. The mention of fights indicates that aggressive physical confrontations may take up more time than actual scoring actions.

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By Andy Rooney

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