When we got to The Allstate Arena, we were ushered to a private room, where we were each given a souvenir Wolves cap.....
Then we were treated to a buffet dinner of fried fish, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, pizza, assorted salads, soda and beer. There were a lot of people at the party, so we got in line, filled our plates and ate our dinner. Sorry, so food photos because I was too busy eating! And enjoying a beer!
After dinner we scooted out to the Private Box so we'd get good seats for the game. We had great seats, down close to the action and very near the goalie.
In the rear of the box was another food table, loaded down with a huge assortment of cookies, popcorn, chips and dips. Plus more pop and beer. I have to say the cookies were excellent! Check these out....
Before the game, the Zamboni guys cleaned the ice. We kept a close eye on their technique - my daughter is one of the few female trained Zamboni operators in the country. She said they did a great job! LOL!
Pretty soon the music started blasting, the announcer began talking, the crowd went wild and the pre-game show began. The lights started flashing, sirens blared, fireworks began going off, flaming balls of fire shot thru the air, lazer lights were flying all over the place - it's very loud and fun!
After that the players and the color guard stream out onto the ice...
After the "Star Spangled Banner" and a rousing cheer from the crowd, the game begins!
What's a hockey game without a few punches thrown?
Finally, the Wolves score!!
Hockey is a pretty fast game. It was fun to watch the players fly across the ice and shoot the puck all over the place...
In the end, the Wolves lost 3 - 2. And even tho I came to the conclusion that Hockey isn't really my thing, I'm glad we went. We had a nice evening out, with some fun people. And some really good cookies!
