Boston Bruins

Tonight we were able to score some great seats to the Bruins game in Boston thanks to our friends. Our seats? Second row, center. Frank and I both realized that Tyler has never had to sit in the balcony section for any of these games....what a life! Here is the view from our seats before the start of the game-- there is something about seeing the ice so smooth and clear:
From our seats we could watch what was happening at the official's and the announcer's table. At times, the referee would skate over, say something to these gentlemen, and then skate off. After each period, they would leave this box and Tyler would wave to them when they came back. They really liked him!

Center ice face off:

Not only were we directly behind the official's table, but we also has great seats to see the penalty box! This player, Shawn Thorton, #22, was in the box a whole lot-- mostly for fighting! Here he is, still jawing away at his opponent across the way. Eventually Mr. Thorton made way to the locker room-- his penalty minutes were greater than the time left on the game clock!

Prior to the start of the game, they showed Darth Vader, Storm Troopers, and Chewbacca on the JumboTron. At the end of the first period, the Star Wars theme started playing and this caught the ears of a certain little guy we were with:

For good reason, too! Both Darth Vader .....

and Chewbacca were riding along on the Zamboni's! It really was cool-- Darth Vader was his evil, menacing self, and Chewy was totally in character. Each time they rode by, Tyler gave them big waves. It was awesome!

The whole lot of us, living the big life!

The best part of the game? The third period. Why you ask? Well, it wasn't the score (but the Bruins did win). It wasn't the seats (they were awesome!). What else was there? This:

Remember Tyler waving at the men at the official's table? It paid off (that and a little how-ya-doin' by Frank). They flipped Tyler this game used puck-- still frozen, cold, and wet! Fantastic! What a great ending to a fantastic night! We can only hope that things are always that great!