Enthusiasm for the Game: Goodmans proud supporters at Clarkson Cup
Having driven from Columbus , Ohio to the 2013 Clarkson Cup in Markham , Ontario , Ed and Michelle Goodman embody the spirit of fan loyalty in the CWHL. Ed is alumni from Ohio State University and a proud follower of the Ohio State Buckeyes women’s hockey team. With several Buckeyes alumnae (Tessa Bonhomme, Amber Bowman, Natalie Spooner, and Erika Vanderveer) on the Toronto Furies roster, Ed is a tremendous fan of Toronto . Having seen them play with the Buckeyes over the years, he is ecstatic at their success in the CWHL. “Absolutely! I am thrilled for them.” During Furies games at the Cup, Ed has proudly been donning the Furies jersey. “Michelle and I have adopted the Furies as our team.” When asked who is favourite player was, he stated, “Normally, I don’t like to have favourites. As you can see on my (Furies) jersey, I have the number 25 but I like all the former players.” While many Buckeyes have made the Furies their CWHL home, the Goodmans are quick to acknowled