I Think They Call It Hockey...

Guess where I was yesterday?

I was in Philips Arena for something called Hockey. Yeah, I am pretty sure that's what it was called.

It was weird...There was ice, and people on skates with sticks. Like nothing I had ever seen on television. My tickets were free, so they let us sit in something called a club section - in the center of the arena, seven rows off the ice. I must say, I enjoyed myself!

Here were some of my observations from this "event:"

• Apparently, this is a professional sport. They even pay the players.


• The organizers of the event were attempting a white out. Didn't work since the team wore its BLUE jerseys! That's right, Colorado was in white.


• There were a whole lot of fans dressed in the same black color as the seats in the arena.


• The Atlanta team is called the Thrashers. I think I knew that, but I am not sure

Hockey is clearly dead in America. Seriously, raise your hand if you think that you can name all six divisions and the current points leaders. It is amazing to me how far the sport has fallen.

By the way, did you know that the NHL All-Star Game was here a couple of weeks ago? Neither did I. Oh, it happened two blocks from my house.

Now, I am not just about reporting problems. I am also about solutions. So, here are mine:

1. Bring back fighting! I was so angry about all of the "almost" fights.


2. Get off Versus and get a network deal. If Notre Dame can do it, so can you


3. Retract some teams. Seriously, hockey in Atlanta? Carolina? Miami? Phoenix? Maybe we can put a team in Key West.


4. Bring back fighting! Oh, I said that already.

All in all, a boring but fun night. I recommend it for all.....