Through the characters, The Hockey Sweater portrays the impact of the narrator's worship of Maurice Richard on his cultural identity. As the narrator describes his team and their drive for hockey, he states "we were five Maurice Richards taking it away from five other Maurice Richards" (Carrier 1). The description exposes the narrator's and his teammates' obsession and how it affects their individuality and identity. This quote supports the idea that the team's similarities and admiration affect the way they play hockey, as they are trying to impersonate Maurice Richard. They do not want to…