We had an interesting night at Van Andel Arena last night. It was the NCAA hockey Midwest regional, the first game was between big time underdog Alabama-Huntsville against #1 Notre Dame. Game time was 5:00 and the Irish came out ready to play, scoring two quick first period goals. But then they sat on their lead and never quite got back on track for the rest of the game. Huntsville scored two second period goals to tie the game. I thought for sure that ND would get the go ahead goal in the third but it never happened. That meant we're going to overtime.
For those of you who don't know anything about playoff hockey, overtime means we play 20 minute periods until someone scored. And 20 minute periods we did play, nearly two of them. The first overtime came and went and I was shocked that Huntsville had more chances to win the game than Notre Dame. Over 15 minutes into the second overtime (35+ minutes of OT and 95+ minutes for the game) Ryan Thang scored the game winner for Notre Dame. We'll see them in tonight's regional final.
And yes, do note that we're playing in period #5. Also note the Irish out shot Huntsville 53-30. Huntsville's goalie did a standout job last night keeping his team in the game.
Now, on to the second game. Our Michigan State Spartans were set to take on Boston University at 8:30 last night. Unfortunately because of the first game, our game didn't start until after 10. That's bed time as far as I'm concerned.
And bed time it was early in the game. Not only was Janna tired but our Spartans looked tired, falling down early 1-0. Notice Janna's slick MSU hockey jersey.
Our Spartans tied the game up at one in the first and came out roaring in the second period to take a 4-1 lead. After the second, I joked around that if this game went into OT there would be a lot of unhappy people in the building. Janna was not amused, I think she would have been outraged.
No overtime was needed though, the Spartans netted one in the third period to take the game 5-1. Post game handshakes for one and all.
And our Spartan heros salute their fans after the win. We'll be facing the Irish at 8:30 tonight at Van Andel. I hope that Notre Dame comes in tired after playing two overtimes but we'll see. Our Spartans ought to be tired, their game began shortly after 10:00pm and didn't end until 12:30am. Needless to say, we got home after 1 and I'm still tired. But I'll muster up the energy to cheer my Spartans on to the Frozen Four tonight. Whether or not Janna will be able to muster energy remains to be seen.
One more pic of Janna in her awesome MSU sweater.
We had an interesting night at Van Andel Arena last night. It was the NCAA hockey Midwest regional, the first game was between big time underdog Alabama-Huntsville against #1 Notre Dame. Game time was 5:00 and the Irish came out ready to play, scoring two quick first period goals. But then they sat on their lead and never quite got back on track for the rest of the game. Huntsville scored two second period goals to tie the game. I thought for sure that ND would get the go ahead goal in the third but it never happened. That meant we're going to overtime.
For those of you who don't know anything about playoff hockey, overtime means we play 20 minute periods until someone scored. And 20 minute periods we did play, nearly two of them. The first overtime came and went and I was shocked that Huntsville had more chances to win the game than Notre Dame. Over 15 minutes into the second overtime (35+ minutes of OT and 95+ minutes for the game) Ryan Thang scored the game winner for Notre Dame. We'll see them in tonight's regional final.
And yes, do note that we're playing in period #5. Also note the Irish out shot Huntsville 53-30. Huntsville's goalie did a standout job last night keeping his team in the game.
Now, on to the second game. Our Michigan State Spartans were set to take on Boston University at 8:30 last night. Unfortunately because of the first game, our game didn't start until after 10. That's bed time as far as I'm concerned.
And bed time it was early in the game. Not only was Janna tired but our Spartans looked tired, falling down early 1-0. Notice Janna's slick MSU hockey jersey. 
Our Spartans tied the game up at one in the first and came out roaring in the second period to take a 4-1 lead. After the second, I joked around that if this game went into OT there would be a lot of unhappy people in the building. Janna was not amused, I think she would have been outraged.
No overtime was needed though, the Spartans netted one in the third period to take the game 5-1. Post game handshakes for one and all.
And our Spartan heros salute their fans after the win. We'll be facing the Irish at 8:30 tonight at Van Andel. I hope that Notre Dame comes in tired after playing two overtimes but we'll see. Our Spartans ought to be tired, their game began shortly after 10:00pm and didn't end until 12:30am. Needless to say, we got home after 1 and I'm still tired. But I'll muster up the energy to cheer my Spartans on to the Frozen Four tonight. Whether or not Janna will be able to muster energy remains to be seen.
One more pic of Janna in her awesome MSU sweater.
4 comments:
Janna in a hockey jersey?! With pearls, too! It must be love...
There can be no other explanation. I love the combo...
Definitely worthy of Hyacinth Bucket.
Janna is entering absolutely no comment into the record on the matter of the jersey. She pleads the 5th.
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