They play it on ice! In Canada! Seriously though, put aside the goofy accents and the sport is in a great spot. The NHL has tons of superstars set to dominate the league for years to come, the traditions range from incredibly goofy to absolute badass, and the Stanley Cup (not the one your girlfriend drinks out of) is the single coolest trophy in sports. Plus, international tournaments such as the Olympics and 4 Nations Face-Off let players skate for their home countries, which always jacks up the intensity.