The first frost must have lit a fire under my big sis because she was all about some ice hockey this week, and it just happened to be on the bucket list! So with little convincing, the sibs and I bundled up and headed down to Philips Arena for the Thrashers game last night!
Let me just start off by saying if there was a bucket list search for the best pretzel in Atlanta, Philips Arena would win, hands down. It probably provided my body enough calories to survive for days, but I didn't care. Totally worth it.
After downing the award winning snack and purchasing a $7 beer (pause for gasp), we head out to our seats just in time for the game to begin. Thanks to a fabulous co-worker of mine who works for the team, we had great seats behind the goal....which provided an excellent view of the hotties below.
I will admit that I am not an avid follower of the sport, but it was quite entertaining to say the least. Plenty of opportunities arise for fans to participate in some of the funniest half time sporting entertainment I've seen in a while. Sumo wrestlers vs. humans confined to plastic bubbles to fight to the death? Yup, that'll do! I don't think I've ever laughed that hard at any sporting event!
Oh, and did I mention a mechanical Thrasher releases fire every time we score? Thanks for the momentary 'I may not die of frostbite' moment, Philips Arena. Thrasher himself made quite a few appearances, but as my brother pointed out, "Birds may bang drums, and they may have beaks, but they do NOT have mustaches....it's zoologically incorrect."
Unfortunately our team ended up losing 4-1 to the New York Islanders. Regardless, a 20 minute drive, $10 covered parking and fun bonding session with broder and ktbug made the evening a total success. If you're ever looking for some entertainment after a long day at work, I recommend blowing off some steam and screaming for a local team in town. Bucket list worthy? You bet your beak it is.
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