Peace & Love
I stood there watching my teammate, Chris Drury and his teammate Chris Neil fight. He skated up next to me and after saying “hello” to each other, I put my arm around his shoulders. He put his arm on my back, slightly gripping my jersey.
I heard a chorus of “aww’s” coming from the stands. “Love you, Brian,” I heard Tom whisper, even through the roar of the crowd.
“Love you too,” I whispered back, a slight laugh in my voice. Our teammates were fighting in front of us, and we’re standing there with our arms around each other.
Everyone in the NHL knew we were friends, but what they didn’t know is that we’re lovers too.
‘Peace and love’ is what the announcers called it, but we showed everyone that it doesn’t matter what color sweater you’re wearing, you can still be friends.