February 20, 2006
We're hooked on hockey

We went to another Portland Pirates game yesterday. We had a coupon from Hannaford for two free child tickets (thanks for finding it grandpa!) and we've had so much fun at the other games that we couldn't resist.

The kids were a little more subdued during yesterday's game because the Pirates were on the losing end of the scoreboard. But they still did their share of cheering and clapping while eating nachos, popcorn and soda.

During the third period of the game they really picked up as the Pirates scored a couple of goals and then took out their goalie in favor of another player to make a power play (or whatever they call it in hockey speak). Yeah I know, I'm working on learning all the rules of the game to explain them to the kids.

The home team didn't win in the end but that didn't deter L. from wanting to go to another game.

"We have to go again mom to see them win!"

There are another 11 home games left on the schedule so it's a definite possibility.

We continue to be amused by Chuck-A-Puck at the game. It just cracks me (and the kids) up to watch all those pucks go flying from the stands. We decided we're going to try it ourselves next time.

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And of course, we couldn't resist taking another goofy picture with the Pirates guy at the end of the game.

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Posted by Wendy Almeida at 10:15 AM
Comments

I'm going to a Pirates game this weekend and am excited to try the Chuck a Puck. Maybe I'll start practicing at home...Do you think a few dozen frozen hamburger patties tossed onto the neighbor's lawn should should be sufficient practice?

Posted by Shannon
February 24, 2006 12:29 PM

I like your practice idea but you'll have to find out how to get a hold of those guys with the special brooms to sweep them up!

Posted by Wendy Almeida
February 24, 2006 12:33 PM

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