Jets among NHLers tooting their own horn with personalized goal songs
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NHL players choosing their own goal songs is trending in a sport that's historically emphasized team and downplayed the individual.
NHL players choosing their own goal songs is trending in a sport that has historically emphasized team and downplayed the individual.
The Winnipeg Jets this season are among the latest NHL clubs to let each player pick a song to reverberate through Canada Life Centre after scoring.
“I think the fans have loved it. The players have definitely picked up on it. They’ve put some thought into it,” said Kyle Balharry, True North Sports’ senior director of game presentation.
“It’s bringing a lot of personality to the game.”
Sam Gagner’s choice “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers gets the fans “singing it like crazy,” Balharry said.
The players’ selections generate social-media buzz as fans dissect both musical tastes and how a player’s choice reflects his personality.
“Music is a hot topic always, right?” Balharry said. “It’s impossible to please everyone, but it definitely sparks conversation.”
A team song blares in every NHL arena after the home side scores.
