Today I attended my first ever NHL game and god fucking damn.

As a newcomer to Canada and someone really sports motivated, I needed to find a sport to follow and that helps me to connect with other people. I ended up going for hockey and the Flames because I am in calgary so I can attend games. Honestly, this sport has caught me completely, it feels like a way more active soccer to me.

The point is that the environment at the Saddledome is another whole thing, even though I was sitting in press level with an amazing obstructed view of handrails, I still could feel the vibe.

And what a game, I wasn’t expecting a lot since the Wild are doing really well this season, but today the guys delivered a good game (from a complete ignorant of strategy in hockey).

Anyway, got some pictures from the stratosphere in press level. And yeah, pretty much an exciting evening I wanted to share in this sub. I am excited for future games as I will keep going to them, hopefully next time I’ll make it to the upper bowl.

TLDR: First NHL Game, I love this sport, I got a bad spot in Press Level yet enjoyed the game, pics from the game

9 comments

  1. Glad you enjoyed it! And yes we unfortunately are doing crap this year. Fortunately we don’t have to worry about relegation or anything like in the EFL.

    Pity a proper fight didn’t break out, those are fun for first timers. DJ plays the Rocky theme and shit. Hopefully we can make the playoffs again in a couple years when the new arena finishes construction.

  2. some of the press level tickets can be a little rough, I try and get first row down in the lower bit of press level and those have worked for me so far

  3. Super glad to hear you had a good time! Took my daughter to her first NHL game last night at the dome as well

  7. You should check out some Wranglers games. It’s a lot more affordable and you get to see some really great players before they make the NHL.

  8. first 3 rows of press level are better than half of the level 2 seats in my opinion

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