Eric Subpar

Eric Subpar is a poet from Washington State where he lives with his wife and three sons. His work has appeared in Hobart, Roi Fainéant, and Don’t Submit. GHOULS IN LOVE, his debut novel, is forthcoming from Pig Roast Publishing.

THE LAST GREAT NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY TEAM by Eric Subpar

I awake on a Saturday. It is my birthday. All my friends are here. My wife is telling me about the preseason. Kevin is still coming. Don’t blow out the candles until Kevin arrives. I won’t, dear. Her father tells me about the Los Angeles Kings. I unwrap a Los Angeles Kings jersey. I’m a fan of the L.A Kings. My son asks if we can throw the puck around a bit outside after the party. That’d be great, son. My wife’s father asks me about the roster. Think we got a shot this year? That rookie’s a phenom. Sure…

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