The Town Heroes drop the gloves on “Hockey Fights”
“Hockey Fights”— the newest single from The Town Heroes—is the most Canadian song you’ll hear all year. It’s certainly the only one that mentions Bobby Orr, Fireball Whisky, blood, and the Halifax Mooseheads.
While falling for someone at a hockey game as a fight takes place on the ice isn’t the traditional backdrop for a love song, the universal power of connection has no boundaries. Love defies convention and “Hockey Fights” stands tall as an anthem for its ability to blossom in the most unexpected of places.
Infused with horns, fiddle, and lyrical storytelling akin to John Prine or Stan Rogers, “Hockey Fights” is an indie-folk romp through a half drunk, hormone fuelled night at the local arena.
“After hearing they were banning fighting in the QMJHL, I wanted to write something to capture the essence of that raw energy and passion in a song,” said singer Mike Ryan (he/him), reflecting on its inspiration. “There’s something special about the intensity of those moments on the ice at a hockey game, and I wanted to celebrate that with the juxtaposition of falling in love in that same setting.”
Review
“Hockey Fights” captures the excitement of a hockey game and the tender emotions of a burgeoning romance. Lyrics like “When they scored and the people buzzed, I was Bobby Orr in Overtime” evoke the intensity of both the game and the narrator’s emotions.
The song beautifully captures the universal experience of being swept up in the magic of a sporting event, where the highs and lows on the ice mirror the rollercoaster of emotions in the stands. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt lyrics, listeners are transported to the heart of the action, feeling the adrenaline rush and the warmth of companionship.
Overall, through its vivid imagery and heartfelt storytelling, “Hockey Fights” invites listeners on a captivating voyage of sportsmanship, love, and personal growth.
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