Don is a Bruins hockey fan. He had season tickets to the University of Vermont hockey games before COVID, but he'd never had the opportunity to see a professional team play in person. When he saw that the Boston Bruins were playing the Tampa Bay Lightning during his Florida stay -- well, tickets were purchased.
We drove to Tampa last Friday morning and spent some time in the Tampa Harley shop -- the tee shirt thing -- and the Orange County Choppers Museum next door, which is definitely not my kind of place, so we left. Now, my late husband had a shop that specialized in antique American motorcycle restoration, and I have spent plenty of time at swap meets and around biker enthusiasts. But really, this place was like breathing toxic energy.
A bit of city site seeing along the harbor and riverwalk, then we checked into our hotel room before going to the arena. We got Cuban sandwiches for our supper and people watched befor
e the doors opened. We found our seats. There are no bad seats at Amalie Arena, and we were getting into the festive mood. There were many Boston fans in the crowd -- easily identified since they were wearing team colors. Both sides were quite enthusiastic.
The regular game ended in a 1 to 1 tie. It seems incredibly difficult to get that little puck into the net. There would be a sudden death tie breaker. Don asked me who would win. I said that since he was watching and whenever he watches the team he is cheering on, they lose so Tampa would certainly score.
But I was wrong. The Bruins scored and the game was over. A bucket list item scored!
Sounds like you had a good time at the game. My daughter is big hockey fan and has been to a number games (pre child). I like watching the playoffs but otherwise I rarely watch and I'm not sure I'd want to go see a game in person.
ReplyDeleteBut it is nice to tick off an item on the bucket list.
Well, what a great game! Glad you both enjoyed time together. David doesn't watch hockey, so that sport is never on our radar.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great getaway!
ReplyDeleteYay for the Bruins victory! We have a new pro hockey team here in Seattle this year but they are are struggling. I have not yet become a fan. Now the Sounders pro soccer, is another story. Our team plays this evening in NYC for the chance to play a top Mexico team for a regional championship. We'll be in our recliners watching in a few hours.
ReplyDeleteI love hockey games in person. Glad his team won to make this an even better memory!
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ReplyDeleteI don't know much about hockey so don't follow but I would love to see a live game. While I enjoy basketball on tv, I love it in person. I would like to see a game and then be able to see that I think. I can't even imagine how those dudes skate like that. I would definitely break an ankle.
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to tick off a bucket list item. Hockey hasn't been a sport to which I've had much exposure or given much attention but seems to have a lot of enthusiastic fans.
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