Hockey!

[Lindsey]

I just came home from my first LIVE world junior hockey championships game. As I've mentioned before, my brother and I got my dad tickets for Christmas because they are held here in our city this year! Since there were 5 games, my dad took my uncle to the first one, and Shaun and I would split the next 4.

Tonight was Latvia vs Switzerland. Neither team had won a game yet. I was really rooting for Latvia and it was such a close game until the last period! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I didn't think I'd get so into a game that wasn't even a home team!

The only Canadian game is the BIG Canadian game - Canada vs. USA, which is a New Years Eve tradition. Imagine my surprise when my dad says since Scott is out of town and I have no plans for New Years, I should go to that game with him. Imagine my even bigger surprise when my hockey-player big brother doesn't even argue about it!

Now, I love all of you ladies, but I have to say I hope my country beats your country lol! I need to go wash my Canada shirt to wear tomorrow now. Getting these tickets was the best thing we've done! Next year I believe they are being held in Boston and the year after they will be back in Canada, I think split between Edmonton and Calgary, so I will try to get tickets there too!

This is really like the best hockey in the world. It's not NHL players getting paid millions to play, it's kids with a LOT of skill playing for the love of the game and the pride of their countries.

I know most of you probably don't care too much about hockey but I'm pretty excited so I thought I'd share

[DianaB]

It sounds exciting!! I went to a hockey game....once!! An American/Canadian game would probably be really good! I'm sure that they are very competitive!!!

Go USA!!!!!!

[Lindsey]

It's VERY competitive! Both teams are currently undefeated. Canada has had a bigger point lead in every game though.

Canada vs Latvia - 16-0
Canada vs Switzerland - 6-0
Canada vs Slovakia - 8-2


USA vs Slovakia - 7-3
USA vs Switzerland - 3-0
USA vs Latvia - 12-1


I was amazed at how many fans came from their countries to cheer on their teams! Yesterday I saw about 10 Latvian jerseys just on my way out the door. I only saw one guy in USA gear, but the place wasn't even half full yesterday. Tonight is THE game to see, and I'm sure this is going to be the best game I've ever been to!

[Lindsey]

Stompin' Tom was my favorite when I was little, and this is a fitting song for this post...

You Tube

[paula1961]

I really enjoyed the video Lindsey!! I would love to go to a hockey game!! One of my sons used to go often and he said that they were alot of fun to watch.
I don't know if they call fouls in hockey but I saw quite a few watching this Looks like a blast!!

[Lindsey]

Yes, they call penalties! I can't believe that it wasn't until 1979 that helmets were mandatory in hockey! As a figure skater myself, I have hit my head on the ice and on the boards many times and it HURTS! And that was just from my own falls, nevermind someone pushing!

I'm going to find some batteries for my camera and post a picture of myself ready for the game tonight