The Chicago Black Hawks

Chris surprised me this year with NHL tickets for my Xmas present. With a little help from our cousins down in Chicago, watching the kids, we were able to spend the evening watching some great hockey. It was an outstanding game, the Kings and the Hawks were pretty evenly matched. The sold out stadium was predominately rooting for the Hawks, and Chris and I were secretly rooting for a tied game ultimately causing over time and maybe even a shootout. Unfortunately we didn't see a shootout, but the game did go into over time with the Kings finally winning in the four on four sudden death 5 minute overtime.

Chris and I have watched many college games since we moved down to the Madison area, and they play good hockey. So I thought the pro's game would be about the same level, but I was pleasantly surprised. During the first five minutes of their warm ups I was already amazed talent of the players. The fluidity of their movement was wonderful, it was like the old saying "they make it look easy." The shots were fast, and the goalies made amazing saves. It was a great evening and a wonderful experience to be able to watch this level of hockey live. TV just doesn't do pro hockey justice.