Hockey Heaven

I am in hockey heaven right now.  I thought I was treating my amazing fiancé to something special for his birthday.  He'd never been to a hockey game ON his birthday before and I managed to score tickets (thank you stubhub) at a really reasonable price on the club level.  I set them aside a couple of months ago and we looked forward to the game but had no idea how special the night would truly be...

When we got to the Pepsi Center, we handed the attendant our tickets and he said, "Right past those ropes and up the escalator."  I should explain that we have a non-floor-ticket policy, in general...too hard to keep track of the game if you're behind an inconsiderate fan unless you're up against the glass.  We've always been limited to the third tier because we assumed it was the only option.  I say that to say this...we've found our new ticket home. Going beyond the velvet ropes, having no lines for concessions or restrooms, and seeing how polite and helpful everyone is while having the food and drinks actually be cheaper than most things on the upper level means we're in love.

The game was completely different from our seats and we were already in heaven.  Avs won in overtime and it was incredible.  Then came the best part.  We walked down to where they were having an event called "Hockey in Heels" on the ice and....WE WENT OUT ON THE ICE.  Not only out on the ice (in my hooker boots, by the way), but in the penalty box, on the bench, center ice....OH.....MY.......GOD.  It was incredible.

The hockey hangover I have this morning (due to 3.5 hours of sleep) is so worth it.  Only thing that could have made it better was meeting the players.  Now to do it at Sports Authority......