sioux hockey

I grew up in a two-sport land.

Basketball.  Football.  the end.

Sure, lots of people played other sports, but when we watched games, or went to games, or talked about games.... well, we talked about football and basketball.  Especially collegiate football and basketball.

Life in the upper midwest is broadening my horizons :)

Welcome to the land where Hockey Is A Very Big Deal.

Friday night we went to the UND women's hockey game.  There were almost 6000 people there (a new attendance record).  Y'all, only 40,000 LIVE in the entire town!  And 5835 people were at the game.  The women's game.

Told you this was a big deal.

Unfortunately our crew was no lucky charm for the UND women who lost to the #1 ranked Minnesota gophers.

Hockey is a fast game but at least with the women the puck moves a bit slower and it's easier to follow.  [I've only been to a men's game once and I spent half the time trying to figure out where the puck was and the other half confused by the line switches - I mean seriously, is there another sport that subs players while the game is still being played?!?!  It's crazy fast.]

The kids seemed to engage with most of what was happening and tried to follow the action.

And just enjoyed the show in general.  It's a lot of fun, very kid friendly, and interesting to watch.  Just admiring the skating alone ... impressive for my little crew.  We keep meaning to take them skating but the weather these past weeks just a wee bit chilly, hopefully soon...

Grandma graciously passed off her ticket and stayed home with the little two - making this a big kids only event.  And meaning I could actually sit and watch the game :)

[And of course I'm posting about hockey on the biggest football day of the year.]