Holy hockey sticks!

For many fans, players and coaches across the country, hockey isn't just a game. It's a religion. The game-day rituals, intense camaraderie of fans and cultural presence of the sport have elevated it to sacred status.

Now, the University of Montreal is taking that holy association to another level with the launch of a new course specifically devoted to examining the link between hockey and religion.

(More details in the Globe and Mail)