Should internet connection and self-motivation allow, a few brief observations from the games I'm attending while on the wrong side of the Atlantic.
Game #1: Chicago Blackhawks 2-3 New York Rangers
- I'm sat a few rows behind a group of Swedish-looking people wearing matching red "I ♥ Hjalmarsson" T-shirts. Stockholm branch of the Jason Pominville fan club on vacation?
- Generally seems to be a fair few more Hawks fans than were at MSG for the same matchup two years ago. Hmm, why could that be?
- Tomáš Kopecký scores to give however many Slovakian fans might be in attendance something to savour, since the two Marians are both on the shelf
- As is ritual, the guy doing the intermission puck shooting contest gets a special MSG boo each time he misses the target
- Duncan Keith apparently played 27:23, but it seemed more like 57:23
- Odds on a Ryan Callahan jersey purchase have dropped further still
- Why can't the Rangers play like this more often? Pretty damn solid defensively, some timely scoring and Lundqvist making big saves when needed (I'll excuse him a soft looking second goal)
- Duuuuuuuuuuuubbbbbbbbbiiiiiiiii
Why is this game like cake with buttercream icing for me? Kopecky and Keith getting points for my fantasy teams AND Chicago loses!!
ReplyDeleteOh sure its nice that you got to see a win over last years SC Champs too....
I predict you exit the Philly game covered in beer, cheesesteak and multiple cranial contusions. Do you have some good seats at least?
ReplyDelete"Beer, cheesesteak and multiple cranial contusions"? Party at Pronger's house!
ReplyDeleteDon't think any location that is surrounded by Flyers fans qualifies as a good seat.
Like you could get into a party at Pronger's House. After the last time.
ReplyDeleteI recommend you use the word "jambronee" liberally in the Wachovia (?) stadium. Here is an example "Briere is a jambronee, but Hartnell is a total jambronee".
trust me, people from Philly LOVE the word Jambronee, I saw it on an episode of "Always Sunny in Philidelphia."
Wait! I spelled it wrong- if you decide to make a sign (and you should) spell it "Jambroni".
ReplyDeleteRevel in this carnage my friend! Embrace the fan vitriol! Beat them at their own game. First, buy two beers. Then, when you find your seat, turn to the row behind you, and immediately dump one of the beers over your own head while glaring at them and screaming inarticulately. This will mark you as one of them. During the game don't forget to viciously insult the opposing team, Flyers that don't perform well, other fans, NAFTA, and of course, Gary Bettman. You will be invited to a FLyer fans home afterward for cheese steaks and a family gang stomping of someone who did not bond with them.
ReplyDeleteWhat Mchi says is true- so long as you work "Jambroni" into the conversation. its easier than you might think once fan vitrol is focused on you.
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