Much like Dan’s story, I grew up playing street hockey around the neighborhood. I used roller blades or sneakers, puck or ball and with whatever gear we could afford. I played pond hockey when I could and watched games on the rare occasion they were on in our strictly Red Sox household. On some level, I have always been a fan of the sport. In truth however, I only seriously started watching the Bruins around the 2006-08 years, which foreshadowed a growing near obsession with the local team and a love for the game of hockey.