As the NHL and NBA playoffs both commence a months-long championship chase in each league, today Dad and I get into the basics of ice hockey, why everyone should be a fan, and why the Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy in sports to win.

Time codes below for your convenience:

00:00 Intro and personal updates

05:37 NHL and NBA Playoffs Overview

11:46 Hockey's Historical Context and Playoff Structure

15:46 is "best of 7" too much?

24:39 some basics if you wanna watch hockey

34:36 playoff beard tradition started in the NHL!

36:19 NFL Draft teaser

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