Our 1st Hockey Game!

Tonight we went to our first Hockey game! James' Aunt Freda is a member of a Forresters group, and often invites us to fun events. Last year we went to a Seattle Sonics game, this year we went to the Seattle Thunderbirds. The boys loved it. Before the game we walked around the meeting all the local mascots from various businesses and of course we had to get a picture with the team mascot, Cool Bird.
Honestly, I didn't really know what to expect at a hockey game. (I half expected to see alot of fights, there was one, but it was small and short.) I know the basics of the sport, but not to where I know what every call/penalty means. I know a good pounding into the wall when I see one, and I know what a Zambonie is. If fact, during one of the time-outs there was a dance contest to win a ride on one during the first intermission. As most of you probably don't know, a ride on a zambonie is on my bucket list. Don't know why, just wanna do it. I didn't win this time, but now that I know what I have to do to win, next time, I might have a shot.

The new Kent Events Center is smaller inside than I thought it would be. But I think that is what made it more enjoyable. It wasn't too loud either, except when we scored a goal. The boys were caught up in the action and loved watching the players on the ice up close. Logan got into the act of clapping and cheering, it was so cute! However, I think their favorite action on the ice, was the Mascot Scrimage during the intermission. It was hilarious! I recorded a little of the action...enjoy...Sorry for the shaking, it was hard laughing and recording at the same time.

After that Logan kept asking, " Where's the amimals go?" and saying " I want the amimals back!" We had so much fun, but by the middle of the 3rd period Cooper was ready to go home. I'm glad we stayed the whole time, because we scored one last goal with 20 seconds left in the game. It was kinda funny because for some reason or another, Portland decided to change golies, and one of our players scored with a wide open net. The boys' attention is always on the action, and not the camera. Oh Well. At least we all had fun.