Playoff seats? What!?

(I know, I've been M.I.A. for ages...over two months...and I have loads to fill you in on, but I'm going to do it out of order!)

So, I have the best roommate ever. Knowing that I had never been to an NHL game in my life, he managed to score tickets to Game 6, Habs vs. Caps, and brought me to the game!!!!!!!!! ( Habs vs. Caps = Montreal Canadiens against the Washington Capitals, for those who don't follow hockey).

The evening started with a rush home to change and get some gear, a stop outside the Bell Centre at the Tailgate party where my friend Colin Moore (joined by Ryan Batistuzzi and two others) were playing for the crowds. I arrived at one end to hear AC/DC's "You Shook me All Night Long" belted out in Colin's distinct voice, leading us to the stage. After watching the band, I rushed into the HABS Zone to get myself a jersey - I needed to be fully equipped for this Playoff experience!

Our seats were in section 113, centre ice, about 18 rows up. They also just happened to be next to a few guys I used to work with! I could see everything! WAY better than you can see the games on TV! I could make out the expressions on the players' faces. I could barely hear myself think over all of the screams or the "Ovi Sucks", "Halak", or "Go Habs Go" chants. The atmosphere was electric.

The Habs had us on the edge of our seats and handed fans a glorious win. So glorious that I was in a euphoric state all night. It was an experience unlike any other; the noise, the adrenaline, the jerseys, the game, only to top it off with crowds celebrating in the streets.

I am one lucky lady to have been a part of it all.

Now, fingers are crossed for tonight's Game 7... Go Habs Go!