The game: Spokane Chiefs 4, Portland Winterhawks 3 (WHL). Apparently, operation we'll show up around the middle of the third period is still in effect for the Hawks.
Other than that, here is what I learned: I had two Australians sitting next to me who had never watched a hockey game. Of all the people to sit next to, they picked me. Oh, the irony. They asked me "now, you can explain this game to us, right? And I thought I could, until they hit me with a few choice bits I had to go look up. But I got a few right without assistance. So in case you need small talk for your next office party:
What's on the scoreboard?: The score of each team, the period, the shots on goal, the saves and the player and his penalty time left.
So, the ref just decides to stop play so they can fix the ice? The ref decides everything.
Do they have other events in this building? Yes. How long does it take to melt the ice? Dude, I didn't major in physics.
How thick does the ice have to be? At least two inches.
How long does it take to make the ice? It took master NHL icemaker Dan Craig and his crew one week to set up, paint and properly freeze Heinz Field for the Winter Classic.
Why did they hold the face off on that circle? Because it's held on the face off spot closest to the penalty or the stoppage of play (e.g. goalie catching a shot in midair).
That is what I know. As for why we lost to Spokane, no clue, but you can read all about my attempt here: www.oregonlive.com/hawks.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment