29 Hockey Hoorahs

The Chicago Blackhawks brought home the Stanley Cup Championship last night with a big hurrah.

Check out this cluster of hockey-related innovations from eco ice smoothers to NHL player fashion branding and anti-hockey mom movements. In light of the Stanley Cup championships, there's something out there for everyone.

Implications - Sports and sporting events have served as way to unite the population for centuries. Competition is a natural part of human nature that is almost animalistic, serving as a form of entertainment that almost everyone can closely relate to. Watching opponents try to match one another's physical strength, strategic skill and competitive drive provides the average consumer with a thrill that is unparalleled.