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Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art, music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.
I have been influenced by hockey, especially by the NHL team, the Philadelphia Flyers. Even though I was not around for the Bobby Clarke years, my father taught me about him and the Flyers historical significance in the NHL.
Bobby Clarke played his entire fifteen season career in the National League Hockey with the Philadelphia Flyers. He was the Captain and led the Flyers to two Stanley Cup Championships and was awarded the Hart Trophy as league MVP three times. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987. Clarke retired following the 1983-84 season with 358 goals and 852 assists for a total of 1210 points in 1144 games.
Growing up, my father and I watched Flyers' games together. There were rules though, all my homework had to be done before the game. I was allowed to stay up on school nights for home games. On weekends, we would even watch Stanley Cup games from the Clarke era. My mother and my brother couldn't understand this. They didn't follow it like my father and I but they never complained. As a family, we went to Flyers' games when they came to town to play the Capitals. We all had jerseys, my parents gave me a Clarke jersey after scoring my first hat trick.
My mother used to work some Saturday mornings because my dad would have hockey practice. I would always opt to go with him because I'd get to put on skates and go around the ice. I loved the sound ice makes under the sharp skates. I wanted to play hockey because of this; I didn't want to leave the ice. Not long after I began to play on a team. I started playing in girls' traveling leagues. My parents did not have regular jobs, their hours were atypical. They were important in their chosen professions but when it came to me or my brother, we were first priority. One or both of my parents were at every game.
I had been given so many books on the history of the Flyers as well as DVD's. I memorized the statistics of my team, the history of the game, the rules, the plays, and the opponents. This influenced my study habits and instilled a disciplined routine because if I couldn't maintain my grades there was no hockey.
The influence of hockey has been positive.
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