FeedDanno And His Dad’s Excellent Adventure
January 24, 2011 in Anaheim Ducks, Carey Price, Montreal Canadiens Tags: Danno, Habs, Saku Koivu
Danno, who we all know and love, who comes on this blog often with his smart and often very witty comments, and who sends me videos and various pieces of tidbits which are always a big help here, went to the Ducks/Saku Koivu game at the Bell Centre last Saturday with his father.
They took the train down and back from Ottawa, and I especially like the picture of Danno giving a press conference to announce that he’s becoming the new General Manager of the team and his first act is to install me as owner/stickboy.
Also, his dad may be 72 years old but looks all of 52.
January 24th, 2011 at 4:06 pm
Danno! OMG you had such excellent seats! And I see you also had fun in the museum. Love your styling Habs hats! I missed the press conference tho, darn it…
January 24th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Ringside seats Danno! Looks like a great trip. Nice pic of Carey or is that you?
It would explain why he went wandering a bit, looking about the place a lot.
January 24th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
Tyg, I’m so jealous about their seats. Looks like they’re about three rows up. But you also had great seats didn’t you? And don’t worry, now that I’m offically installed as owner by Danno at the press conference, I’m going to need you to be editor of the game program. Hope this will be fine with you.
January 24th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
Those seats… I’m in complete awe. I probably would have passed out at some point during the game.
January 24th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Awesome story Dennis and thanks Danno. You are a lucky man to be living close enough to attend a Habs game.
January 24th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
Damn, I deleted the game but woulda went back to see if I could spot you two had I not deleted it.
January 24th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
nice seats!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 24th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Dennis, we were four rows back from the ice. And we could almost feel the body checks from our seats.
One of the most amazing part of the experience was hearing the legendary roar of the Bell Centre crowd as we tied the game late in the third period. Everyone went absolutely bananas for what seemed forever.
Before the game started the Ducks were practicing at our end and every now and then one of their players would toss a puck into the stands. A puck landed between the rows in front of me and I reached over and grabbed it. I gave it to a little girl who was at the other end of the row. She was thrilled to get a souvenir of the game, as was her mom.
In addition to going to the game we toured the Hall of Fame and took the Bell Centre tour as well.
I can tell you it was an unforgettable experience. And I highly recommend it to each and every Hab fan.
In addition to the Saku Koivu tribute, that night was special for another reason. It was Elmer Lach’s birthday. He turned 93.
Now all I have to do is keep on working until I’m Elmer’s age to pay for our tickets.
Here’s a profile the CBC did on Elmer…
January 24th, 2011 at 6:22 pm
Danny I’m jealous, great game, great seats, great photos.
Also slightly ashamed, why don’t I make similar trips to Montreal?
January 24th, 2011 at 6:51 pm
Sorry Danno, in my jealous shame, I mistyped your name.
January 25th, 2011 at 6:55 am
Well done. Very awesome night for you!
January 25th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Dennis, no problem with the game program editing, but since I’m also golf coach I’m going to require additional monetary compensation and some locker room privileges… purely for professional reasons of course…
January 25th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
The best part of the trip was spending some time with my Dad enjoying something we both really, really love. For a couple of true Habs fans the experience is unforgettable. Thanks to everyone for their kind words.
Here’s hoping the Habs can do to the Flyers what they did to the Senaturds last Friday.
January 25th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
Tyg, now you’re playing hardball. If I pay you more I’m going to have to raise the price of beer. It’s complicated.
January 26th, 2011 at 8:13 am
Dennis and Danno – What an outstanding trip to share with your Dad. Thanks Dennis for having such intelligent, interesting adventures on your blog. Danno’s father must have been in heaven!
Seriously, anytime you want to make a trek to Boston to see a game with the Habs vs. Bruins,you are most welcome as my guests!
January 26th, 2011 at 9:03 am
Oh, Diane that would be so much fun! Is there a CH fan section in Boston?
January 26th, 2011 at 10:33 am
We’ll make one! There are always pockets of fans in random sections. My sister, Nancy, would be delighted to be the head fan south of Montreal! You are all welcome!
January 26th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Diane, you always write the nicest things and I thank you for that. A trip to Boston to see the Bruins and Habs and drink beer with you and Nancy would be an excellent adventure. Maybe some day. I’m hoping.