Commandments of the Misfits

As an experienced road tripper, I have witnessed and been through somethings on the road at various hockey arenas. I've seen excellentdisplays of class by opposing fans and I've seen and experienced firsthand quite the opposite. Also, being a hockey fan, I have heard manystories of classless acts done by various fan bases; things involvingwords that shouldn't be yelled out in a hockey arena, batteries, acheerleader named Molly, inappropriate treatment of mascots, and angryfans throwing things at their own team.

As the president ofMitch's Misfits, Michigan Tech hockey's relatively new student section,I hope that visiting fans have only positive things to say  about usupon departure of Houghton. I like to instill class, sportsmanship,  andrespect in Michigan Tech hockey fans. So here for you now, I'd like topresent an idea that I thought of about two years ago and somethingthat I would like implement this season. Ladies and gentleman, I giveyou the Commandments of the Misfits:

I. Thou shalt always stand, remove thy cap, and be RESPECTFUL during the Star Spangled Banner.
II. Thou shalt ALWAYS stand upon hearing the Michigan Tech Fight Song and clap along proudly.
III. Thou shalt always treat opposing fans with respect.
IV. Thou shalt not yell out obscenities.
V. Thou shalt never throw anything onto the ice, with exceptions of hats, and ONLY hats, for Husky hat tricks.
VI. Thou shalt arrive ON TIME to the game and never leave early, regardless of the score.
VII. Thou shalt continue to support the Huskies all season long, regardless of their record.
VIII. Thou shalt despise the Northern Michigan Wildcats with all one has and bask in every victory against them.
IX. Thou shalt always represent Mitch's Misfits, Huskies Hockey, and Michigan Tech with dignity, pride, and class.
X. Thou shalt be loud and supportive of the Michigan Tech Huskies at every game.

Ifevery Misfit can put forth an effort to follow and live by thesecommandments at our own arena and all others, there is no doubt in mymind that it will make us the best that college hockey has to offer. Iwould also encourage all other hockey fans to strive to improve theirsportsmanship as well. As always, the THB staff welcomes your commentsand thoughts.