Just a thought, but for those Boston Bruins fans disappointed with the NHL Lockout, what about finding a local hockey team (high school, college, Pee-wee) that can be supported.
If there are already people doing this, my apologizes, but why not use the frustration of seeing (yet another) sport season being delayed to help a youngster starting out in the game, or seeing and cheering the next Bobby Orr.
I read an article online about a football fan fed up with the NFL strike that decided to volunteer and become a high school football official.  Perhaps someone could don the skates and help teach the game to someone else ...