Hockey

Our son David is an avid hockey fan, he especially follows the Colorado Avalanche. For Christmas he gave us tickets to a game between the Avalanche and the Dallas Stars and the shirts to wear to the game.

David, left, Avery, our grandson, center and Charlotte.

Every game starts with the coin toss. Note there was an honorary youth member with the team that participated in the coin toss.

During breaks in the game the Chipotle blimp would come out and fly around the arena.

It was fascinating to see how much Dave was enjoying the event.

In hockey there are a lot of face offs. The referee throws the puck on the ice and the players try to get control of it.

Hockey is an action sport. The motion is constant. The action is so intense that players only play for a minute or two and change out to rest.

During the game there was plenty to watch besides hockey. Between the first and second quarter the mascot with some helpers took to the ice with a truck load of t-shirts to throw/shoot into the stands.

It was a fun night. I was amazed at the sheer joy David found in sharing his love of hockey. There was a lot of energy in the arena. The game was great too, the Avalanche won 4-1. I learned a lot about checking, icing and power plays. It was a great family night as well. It seemed to be a night for joy.

So I commend the enjoyment of life, because nothing is better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany him in his work all the days of the life God has given him under the sun. Ecclesiastes 8: 15