2007-01-21 07:47:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
Just a noisemaker. I see it a lot in minor hockey for goals, good home team saves, killing a penalty, etc. I guess anytime people cheer. But it doesn't seem to make it into the NHL as much, maybe not loud enough. Also things like cross country skiing.
I think it is European in origin and has migrated to Canada via our large multicultural population and sharing a love of winter sports with many of those countries.
2007-01-21 13:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by JuanB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha I'm Canadian, and an athlete and I've never heard of using a cow bell for anything sports related....I'll be interested to hear if anyone has an explanation.
Hmmmm....yeah I have seen people using them as noisemakers at sporting events now that you mention it...but people from many countries do this.
2007-01-21 16:01:58 · answer #2 · answered by curious cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Swiss cheer on their skiers and what-not with cowbells, even in Canada.
2007-01-21 17:05:13 · answer #3 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its just a noise maker.
2007-01-21 22:11:48 · answer #4 · answered by Deb K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋