Quote Originally Posted by seanachie View Post
For a non Canadian who loves lives and breathes hockey I believe the maple Leaf Tartan also symbolizes a specialness with the Canadian game best played on 200'x 85' rinks and championships decided in sudden death overtime. The fortitude of Bobby Baun and the passion of guys like Paul Henderson, and the work ethic born on farms and factories displayed in 4th line muckers and grinders.
I like how the page on the Maple Leaf tartan suggests that wearing it is "proudly identifying yourself with the country of Canada," which allows for even non-Canadians to get in on the action as fans of Canadian-ness, embodied in hockey or otherwise