Go Canucks Go
A couple of Sunday's ago I finally made it to the hockey to see the Vancouver Canucks against the Minnesota Wild. Accompanied by Simon, Ellie, Ian, Andrew and some Swedish guy Ellie knows we all excitedly went to see the game. Having watched plenty of Canucks games on the TV (they play 3 or 4 games a week usually) it was a much better experience live.
For a start even though we were in the cheaper seats, we still got a great view. As hockey stadiums aren't as big as football it means that wherever you sit you get a great view. We weren't quite at the back but not far off. Compared to football, ice hockey seems like a more family orientated viewing experience. I only heard one swear word throughout the match and surprisingly it didn't come from Keenie.
It was very stop start as well with line changes happening all the time. The first line changed after 30 seconds of play. People in Canada insist that skating is harder than running but I can't really believe that. They also have a complete lack of chants compared to football. The only one we heard was "Go Canucks Go", which dazzled me with its wit and imagination.
However, it was a hugely enjoyable experience and was very exciting. The Canucks had lost their previous two games and this was the last one before the Olympics break. I'm glad to report the Canucks won 3-2 with an overtime goal by one of the Swedish twins Daniel Sedin, assisted by his brother Henrik.
You also get good value for money with the whole game lasting over 2 and a half hours with breaks between the periods, but saying that it does fly by. As I write this I have been left alone in the office again meaning I'm currently watching the Olympic Ice Hockey on the TV. After a couple of shock defeats in the round robin group stage Canada are now playig Russia in the quarter finals. Current score 0-0.
Here are a few images of the night for all those of you who couldn't make it.
No, I really did go to the hockey even though this picture looks like I've been superimposed onto a fake background. See Ian's blog for another example
A Swedish guy, Ellie, Simon, Myself being strangled by Keenie
The players warming up
The pre game light show
This whale floated around in the intervals dropping tokens for Bryan Adams Cd's into the crowd. Fortunately I didn't get one
A great view of the stadium and action
The Canucks attack in the corner
The aftermath of one of the fights in the game
The Canucks celebrate their victory together
For a start even though we were in the cheaper seats, we still got a great view. As hockey stadiums aren't as big as football it means that wherever you sit you get a great view. We weren't quite at the back but not far off. Compared to football, ice hockey seems like a more family orientated viewing experience. I only heard one swear word throughout the match and surprisingly it didn't come from Keenie.
It was very stop start as well with line changes happening all the time. The first line changed after 30 seconds of play. People in Canada insist that skating is harder than running but I can't really believe that. They also have a complete lack of chants compared to football. The only one we heard was "Go Canucks Go", which dazzled me with its wit and imagination.
However, it was a hugely enjoyable experience and was very exciting. The Canucks had lost their previous two games and this was the last one before the Olympics break. I'm glad to report the Canucks won 3-2 with an overtime goal by one of the Swedish twins Daniel Sedin, assisted by his brother Henrik.
You also get good value for money with the whole game lasting over 2 and a half hours with breaks between the periods, but saying that it does fly by. As I write this I have been left alone in the office again meaning I'm currently watching the Olympic Ice Hockey on the TV. After a couple of shock defeats in the round robin group stage Canada are now playig Russia in the quarter finals. Current score 0-0.
Here are a few images of the night for all those of you who couldn't make it.
No, I really did go to the hockey even though this picture looks like I've been superimposed onto a fake background. See Ian's blog for another example
A Swedish guy, Ellie, Simon, Myself being strangled by Keenie
The players warming up
The pre game light show
This whale floated around in the intervals dropping tokens for Bryan Adams Cd's into the crowd. Fortunately I didn't get one
A great view of the stadium and action
The Canucks attack in the corner
The aftermath of one of the fights in the game
The Canucks celebrate their victory together
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