From Tulips to Hockey

For everything a season . . . while the tulips are standing at attention in the fields, the hockey season is almost over. I came home from our girls outing on Tuesday just in time to brush my teeth, put on some lipstick and hop into the truck with my H. We do this about twice a year, not because I’m a huge hockey fan, but because I love this kind of time together.

I enjoy the drive into Vancouver, the city that holds memorable childhood and sweet dating memories for us.

As soon as we got to GM Place, we picked up our usual Whitespot Burger with fries and headed to our seats. We finished them up just as the lights turned down and 18000 (minus one or two) fans went crazy while the teams skated onto the ice. Vancouver versus Colorado. I found it particularly interesting on this night, as Kristal and Shaun were in a moving truck to Colorado this week.

The starting line-up stood while both national anthems were sung.

Roberto Luongo, team captain for the Canucks and Gold winning medalist with the 2010 Olympic Team Canada, is ready in position. I read that he was inspired to become a goalie after he was cut from his peewee hockey team.

It was a game that kept us guessing to the very end, as Daniel Sedin tied up the game (3-3) during third period, forcing the game to go into overtime and finally a shoot-out.

Vancouver Canucks players Wellwood, Demitra and Kesler all missed on the shootout. Colorado's Duchane ended up scoring the wining goal.

I didn't get a winning shot either, but I had to take it, because I’m always intrigued with this huge lit up globe against the night skyline. Oh, and I think the most exciting part of hockey is just beginning, seeing the Canucks have earned themselves a favorable spot in the playoffs with the Northwest Division title.

We will be enjoying those games in the comfort of our family room.