Military Night at the Avs game last night...

[Ronin13]

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...


I want a flag this big to fly outside my house someday...

Team USA's very own Paul Stastny

Ryan O'Reilly got the first star of the game for 1 goal and 1 assist.

God bless those Ice Girls

[10mm-man]

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...


I want a flag this big to fly outside my house someday...

Team USA's very own Paul Stastny

Ryan O'Reilly got the first star of the game for 1 goal and 1 assist.

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]

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

[roberth]

Saw it on TV, pretty damn good!

[Sharpienads]

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]

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]

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

[Sharpienads]

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]

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]

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)