Military Night at the Avs game last night... [Archive] - Colorado AR-15 Shooters Club Discussion Forums

Ronin13

03-03-2014, 09:57

I can't begin to explain how awesome last night was. My brother, for a dual birthday (my mom and I- even though my b-day isn't until next month) got us 6th row tickets by the tunnel near the visitor goal... He had no idea when buying the tickets that it was Military Night, and wow, that was something special. It sure helped the Avs won 6-3 against Tampa Bay. We got there early enough to watch the warm up as the Avs donned multi-cam pattern jerseys, and then during the national anthem (which I get chills every time it's sung) they had several members of the various branches of armed forces stand at center ice with Jake Schroeder and salute. I had no problem standing when Alan Roach, twice, asked all current and former service members to stand and be recognized to the tune of the entire Pepsi Center cheering and clapping. It just reminded me that despite all the BS, most people still vehemently support our military.
Anyway, just thought I'd share- it was a pretty cool experience. But made me think, I hope I'm not alone in getting the chills when our national anthem is sung...
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I want a flag this big to fly outside my house someday...
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Team USA's very own Paul Stastny
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Ryan O'Reilly got the first star of the game for 1 goal and 1 assist.
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God bless those Ice Girls :)

10mm-man

03-03-2014, 10:03

I can't begin to explain how awesome last night was. My brother, for a dual birthday (my mom and I- even though my b-day isn't until next month) got us 6th row tickets by the tunnel near the visitor goal... He had no idea when buying the tickets that it was Military Night, and wow, that was something special. It sure helped the Avs won 6-3 against Tampa Bay. We got there early enough to watch the warm up as the Avs donned multi-cam pattern jerseys, and then during the national anthem (which I get chills every time it's sung) they had several members of the various branches of armed forces stand at center ice with Jake Schroeder and salute. I had no problem standing when Alan Roach, twice, asked all current and former service members to stand and be recognized to the tune of the entire Pepsi Center cheering and clapping. It just reminded me that despite all the BS, most people still vehemently support our military.
Anyway, just thought I'd share- it was a pretty cool experience. But made me think, I hope I'm not alone in getting the chills when our national anthem is sung...
41633
41635
I want a flag this big to fly outside my house someday...
41637
Team USA's very own Paul Stastny
41639
Ryan O'Reilly got the first star of the game for 1 goal and 1 assist.
41641
God bless those Ice Girls :)

Yea, the flag is pretty cool! I want one outside my house also; In addition I want to ladies (like in the pic) on skates shoveling my driveway, and sidewalk also!

Delfuego

03-03-2014, 11:35

Very cool! Glad you had a good time. Also glad the good guys won. [Beer]

roberth

03-03-2014, 12:15

Saw it on TV, pretty damn good!

Sharpienads

03-03-2014, 13:19

Sweet! That was a good game. I think against the Lightning was one of our first losses of the year, so it was good to see the Avs win this one.

Ronin13

03-03-2014, 13:35

Sweet! That was a good game. I think against the Lightning was one of our first losses of the year, so it was good to see the Avs win this one.
My brother and I discussed that it might not have been possible to pull off the win had Steve Stamkos played.

lllRorlll

03-03-2014, 20:37

Loved the cheer the ww2 vet got..
My first NHL game, had a blast - they have great beer on tap too

Sharpienads

03-03-2014, 20:40

Loved the cheer the ww2 vet got..
My first NHL game, had a blast - they have great beer on tap too

Congrats! Hockey games are fun.

I've heard rumors of an outdoor game at Coors field. Now that would be awesome.

MarkCO

03-03-2014, 20:44

That is awesome.

I think it would be cool to have them play the military tribute hockey game with NVGs and the lights out, an IR puck. Of course all the fans would have to be given NV gear. :)

Ronin13

03-03-2014, 22:49

Loved the cheer the ww2 vet got..
My first NHL game, had a blast - they have great beer on tap too
That was awesome!

Congrats! Hockey games are fun.

I've heard rumors of an outdoor game at Coors field. Now that would be awesome.
The Stadium Series... there's talk but nothing set in stone yet- maybe we'll get one next season! Wouldn't that be fun (if we don't get dumped on like what happened Friday night in Pittsburgh)

spideyar

03-04-2014, 13:20

We were at the game as well, and I like you didn't know it was Military Appreciation Night. It was my 3-year-old daughter's first Avs game and we enjoyed the game as well as the tributes throughout. After one of the video messages from a soldier they showed his family in the stands and they were crying. My girl asked me why they were crying and I told her it was because their daddy was a soldier and they really miss him. And I gave her an extra-tight squeeze.

Were you in section 106 by chance? That's where we were, row 11. Your pictures look close to the same area.

lllRorlll

03-05-2014, 14:13

actually-
here is me... i might be 1-2 persons off due to resolution :)
http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p712/r1o1r1y/1979854_1476546525898683_589854486_n_zps69fc14a2.j pg (http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/r1o1r1y/media/1979854_1476546525898683_589854486_n_zps69fc14a2.j pg.html)

MileHighOutlaw

03-05-2014, 21:42

Jmaier and I went to the game and sat right behind the Bolts penalty box. I had no idea it was military appreciation night. I just happened to be wearing my U.S.Army hoodie. Before the game we sat outside talking to the E.O.D guys. My son is trying to strike into a E.O.D slot for the navy so I wanted some more info straight from the horses mouth.