diff --git a/bfxapi/websockets/generic_websocket.py b/bfxapi/websockets/generic_websocket.py
index d615754..dcb39a8 100644
--- a/bfxapi/websockets/generic_websocket.py
+++ b/bfxapi/websockets/generic_websocket.py
@@ -84,10 +84,7 @@ class GenericWebsocket:
         thread and connection.
         """
         self._start_new_socket()
-        try:
-            event_loop = asyncio.get_event_loop()
-        except Exception:
-            event_loop = None
+        event_loop = asyncio.get_event_loop()
         if not event_loop or not event_loop.is_running():
             while True:
                 time.sleep(1)