I had the pleasure of attending the Stadium Series game at Coors Field between the Redwings and the Avalanche and had an amazing time. I thought I'd deliver a review.
Spectator Plaza was set up amazingly. We got there early in order to allow us to fully participate in the festivities. There was an incredible variety of things to do from corn hole (aka bean bags) to video games to arcade style games. On top of that, there was live music, booths offering a chance to try your hand at slap shots and even get a picture being a "sports caster" with NHL Network. 21 and older had a separate area where there were even more great festivities. The apparel booths were fantastic and the staff everywhere was fantastic.
Coors Field, as usual, was a great venue. Restrooms were clean and the lines weren't, overall, bad. The concessions weren't nearly as badly priced as I thought they'd be. I got an incredibly big tray of loaded out nachos for $7.50. The staff was nice, the security was plentiful and the venue, itself is fantastic with not a bad seat in the house.
The pre-game and intermission entertainment was fantastic. Andy Grammer put on a fantastic show that amped up the audience and got everyone swaying to the music. The Fray's performance was incredible with the outfield audience getting to be part of the light show. Honoring our police and military was outstanding!
The best part of the event, though, was the hockey itself. Both teams played hard and put on a great game. The officiating was fantastic and the outdoor "feel" just made it even more exciting. In the end, the Redwings pulled through making this girl one happy hockey chick.
To be improved on? The fake snow. I get that it had to be improvised, however, by the end of the game, half of the intoxicated college kids watching the game were more amused by the "snow" blowing around than the game itself.
Overall, it is an experience that I'd recommend for every sports fan to have at least one time! Go Redwings!
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