Day 13: Strikes, Spares And Moose Jobs

Today we took the kids to a Halloween bowling party with their league. It was a lot of fun, I wish more kids had come though. My children both ended up taking prizes home for their costumes; one of them being a 5 lb box of the World’s Finest Chocolates. I’m sure it’ll take at least all year, or maybe 6 months to get through it. It was very generous on the bowling alley’s behalf. I will be sure to forward them the cavity bills from the dentist, ha ha!

We also took in the hockey game last night. The Rebels did not disappoint; taking down the Moosejaw Warriors 5-1. I was a little put off by first period as it was so sloooooooooooooow but then it picked up during the last five minutes of the first period with the Rebels scoring their first goal. Period 2 was definitely perkier, as Moosejaw decided to come back with a goal of their own, only to be shut down yet again with 3 more goals by the end of the 2nd period by the Rebels.

My children, especially my son, enjoyed cheering for the Moosejobs or Moosies, but alas it was not their time to shine. During the third, they tried to keep up with the shots on goal, but Red Deer scored again, taking home the victory of 5 -1. We tried to win the 50 / 50 draw of a cool $7500 but some lucky Red Deerian got to take it home instead, so my husband appeased me with a hot chocolate and my spirits were lifted, as well as warmed.

It was definitely a good weekend. I’m thankful to my parents for gifting us their season tickets as well as letting us stay in their warm home, for the multitude of gutter balls that I threw today and for the ability to be able to write and share my joy of writing with you.

Day 12: For the Love of the Game

Growing up, I was an avid Oiler’s fan. I collected all of the cool hockey cards, in fact I still have my collection; these would have to be from around the 1990’s. I grew up watching them and all of their glory. I loved hockey! Gretzky was the greatest, I even lived in a house that had Gretzky wall paper for 2 years in my bedroom! That alone should tell you how much of a fan I was.

I was, however, a terrible skater, still am to this day, but I loved the game. I’ve grown up around an arena all of my life. I’ve skated holding onto a Zamboni for dear life. Thrill seeker, I know! But growing up in central Alberta, you’ve got to love hockey.I have yet to meet someone who knows less about the game, and if they do, chances are they didn’t grow up in Canada.

I was lucky enough to see the 1995 Gold medal game of the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where Canada defeated Russia 8- 5 in Red Deer! That was a great game! Hockey is our nation’s sport and tonight we are going to a WHL game.

The Red Deer Rebels are playing the Moosejaw Warriors; I know how Canadian can you get? I am excited to share my love of live hockey with my children. Besides giving Woolly Bully a high five (the Rebels’ Mascot) or partaking in the frozen yogurt and huge slabs of Westerner pizza…or the anticipation of winning the 50/50 draw, it’s about the love of the game and the fans who come out to watch out!

Go Rebels Go!