Hockey Diary Mar. 11/11

Six and a half hours at the rink last night!

First was my son's novice practice which I went to and helped run, but I let Cameron stay home and chill out with his grandpa.

Second I did volunteer duty at our Sioux Flyers Jr. playoff game against the Thunder Bay Northstars. One more loss and our boys were out and the pre game scuttlebut was they were ready to throw in the towel. But that wasn't to be as the boys had a one to nothing lead until Thunder Bay tied it with ten seconds left. Then, thanks to a lucky goal (how else do you describe a backhander from centre that goes in?) they won 2-1. Back to Thunder Bay for game five on Saturday.

Third was our Sioux Aces game. Still only played 8 on 8 but because the Flyers game went to OT, we only had ice for 45 minutes. As usual it was fun, I don't know what the score was but I'm pretty sure our team came out on top.

Tonight is a night off from the rink (yay) But starting tomorrow I'll be busy reffing hockey games. 16 of them in six days; should be fun.

Oh, and my Ottawa Senators got by the Florida Panthers last night 2-1. Although it's nice to see them win a few games, I don't want them to screw up their draft situation for next year. A high pick is almost guaranteed and I'd really like to see them get Gabriel Landeskog.