Finally got to a game this year...

Walter Sobchak · 03-26-2009, 05:19 AM

I always try to make it to at least one game a year but so far have not had the funds, or been able to land tickets so I thought I was outta luck...So I get a call from my uncle today at just before 5 saying that his friend (season ticket holder) has 2 tickets that he wants to sell for tonights game.

I look at the clock...only an hour and 45 min. til gametime...I ask how much. He says $80 for the pair. Since Ive been wanting to get to a game this year but havent been able to, I said I would take them. Woke my dad up (who has pneumonia lol) and said "lets go to the game". We drive to niagara falls to grab the tickets, and leave for buffalo around 6. We make it to the game with a solid 15 min. to spare lol

Game was looking bleak when we went down 3-1 in the third...but a few quick goals and we ended up coming from behind for a 5-3 victory

It was a good time, and a great game overall. Especially when Afinogenov scored an empty netter with about 20 seconds to go and got hit with a cheap elbow after the goal by a dirty Nathan Horton and then the entire team proceeded to go after him. Really though, I cant understand these cheap head shots after the whistle. I dont have a video of it but I lost all repect for Horton because of it. He score, you lost...get over it and dont throw dirty head shots...

anyway here are a few pics from our seats..

before the game...

Tellqvist warming up...

2nd period faceoff...

and a picture of my ticket that I took while enjoying a victory Iced Cap at Tim Hortons after the game with my daddy lol

MacGruber · 03-26-2009, 07:21 AM

Congrats on hitting up your 1st game this season. I'll see them on Friday and will post up my experience as well. I'll prob post another msg up later cause from work I cant view photos.

senrab · 03-26-2009, 12:20 PM

Glad you got to see them win!

geschrocks33 · 03-26-2009, 12:46 PM

You got a great game Rich!

Steve was supposed to be there but he couldn't make it

**comatoad** · 03-26-2009, 01:59 PM

What a great game to watch as your first game of the year. I've been to only one Blackhawks game this year (200+ miles one-way, but I have relatives who live there, so it doubles up as a family visit).

Hockey is so much better live, in person, than what you see on TV. What a great experience, all the way around. Congrats!

Walter Sobchak · 03-26-2009, 06:35 PM

Yep, it was definitely and awesome game to go to. Only issue was of course I got stuck right behind the drunkest, loudest, most obnoxious fan out of the 18,000 in attendance lol

cnshockey · 03-26-2009, 06:39 PM

congrats on being able to go to a good game! but curios. was it 80 for the pair or 80 a pop for those tickets? cause 80 a pair for those seats is a great steal. wish i could get that for a kings game

Walter Sobchak · 03-26-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cnshockey

congrats on being able to go to a good game! but curios. was it 80 for the pair or 80 a pop for those tickets? cause 80 a pair for those seats is a great steal. wish i could get that for a kings game

I got them for $80 total cause it was only an hour before the game and the guy needed to sell them. Generally here in Buffalo it is nearly impossible to get tickets for face value, let alone below face value. Definitely a nice little steal

cnshockey · 03-26-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Walter Sobchak

I got them for $80 total cause it was only an hour before the game and the guy needed to sell them. Generally here in Buffalo it is nearly impossible to get tickets for face value, let alone below face value. Definitely a nice little steal

yep. been tryin to get tickets to a game down in LA (measley 5 hour drive from home) for cheap but just can't. usually for decent lower bowl seats its 100 a ticket at least

**doniceage** · 03-26-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Walter Sobchak

Yep, it was definitely and awesome game to go to. Only issue was of course I got stuck right behind the drunkest, loudest, most obnoxious fan out of the 18,000 in attendance lol

There is always someone worse trust me. LOL Thanks for posting and glad you enjoyed it even though you had a distraction.

Don

03-26-2009, 05:19 AM	#1
Walter Sobchak Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,462 Trader Rating: (146 ) View my Trade List My Card Inventory Card Cash: 50.00	Finally got to a game this year... I always try to make it to at least one game a year but so far have not had the funds, or been able to land tickets so I thought I was outta luck...So I get a call from my uncle today at just before 5 saying that his friend (season ticket holder) has 2 tickets that he wants to sell for tonights game. I look at the clock...only an hour and 45 min. til gametime...I ask how much. He says $80 for the pair. Since Ive been wanting to get to a game this year but havent been able to, I said I would take them. Woke my dad up (who has pneumonia lol) and said "lets go to the game". We drive to niagara falls to grab the tickets, and leave for buffalo around 6. We make it to the game with a solid 15 min. to spare lol Game was looking bleak when we went down 3-1 in the third...but a few quick goals and we ended up coming from behind for a 5-3 victory It was a good time, and a great game overall. Especially when Afinogenov scored an empty netter with about 20 seconds to go and got hit with a cheap elbow after the goal by a dirty Nathan Horton and then the entire team proceeded to go after him. Really though, I cant understand these cheap head shots after the whistle. I dont have a video of it but I lost all repect for Horton because of it. He score, you lost...get over it and dont throw dirty head shots... anyway here are a few pics from our seats.. before the game... Tellqvist warming up... 2nd period faceoff... and a picture of my ticket that I took while enjoying a victory Iced Cap at Tim Hortons after the game with my daddy lol __________________ Rich To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "I myself dabbled in pacifism once..not in 'Nam of course" -Walter Sobchak Looking for: Paille, Stafford, Vanek, Derek Roy, Backstrom (Caps) *Photobucket:* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Walter Sobchak; 03-26-2009 at 06:51 AM..

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Walter Sobchak Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,462 Trader Rating: (146 ) View my Trade List My Card Inventory Card Cash: 50.00	Yep, it was definitely and awesome game to go to. Only issue was of course I got stuck right behind the drunkest, loudest, most obnoxious fan out of the 18,000 in attendance lol __________________ Rich To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "I myself dabbled in pacifism once..not in 'Nam of course" -Walter Sobchak Looking for: Paille, Stafford, Vanek, Derek Roy, Backstrom (Caps) *Photobucket:* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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cnshockey Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,841 Trader Rating: (77 ) Ebay ID: goalieboy3124 View my Trade List My Card Inventory Card Cash: 389.98	congrats on being able to go to a good game! but curios. was it 80 for the pair or 80 a pop for those tickets? cause 80 a pair for those seats is a great steal. wish i could get that for a kings game __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *Click Banner For Wantlist* PMing me is the fastest way to contact me. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Official hater of all things San Jose Sharks Brian Boyle PC 55/90 61% (5 incoming)

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