The Drought Begins!

So Ovie's season is over! Ended with the Canadiens beating the Caps in the 7th game of the 1st round. To rub salt in the wound, Russia lost to Czech Republic in the final game of the World Hockey championships. Now it's party and regrouping time for Ovie, lets hope he comes back better and stronger next season.

So the long hockey drought has begun. I cant say I am a fan of any of the teams going into the finals. Blackhawks are "meh", I dont hate the Flyers, and Halak, Canadiens goalie, has won my heart with his Slavic good looks and awesome goaltending. It's anybody's game really.

But seriously, I really miss going to Kings games. I miss the vibe, I miss the fans. I miss the anticipation that builds a couple of hours before the game, the feeling of relief when I hit the freeway and know I am on my way. I miss my $10 parking lot and anxiously waiting outside the doors to be let in or having dinner and a drink at LA Live. The pre-game skate with Matt's Greene's flowing blond locks blowing as he "ice dances" to the Killers "Things that I have Done". I miss the fights, Baily dressing up like the fat opera lady when ever we are crushing a team, the guy 4 rows in front of me yelling, the sound of "I Love LA" whenever we score a goal. I miss the joy of a win and sharing the disappointment of a loss.

On the Caps end of it, I miss daily FB messages from my east coast friends, I miss those game texts from Jean telling me what went on during the games I dont get. I miss watching a Caps game at 4pm and a Kings game at 7:30pm. I miss seeing Ovie squirt himself with a water bottle.

Well, I wont disappear have a post brewing about women and hockey..See ya soon!

I'm back!

It's been a while, I have zero clue if anyone really reads this or not, there are so many great "Oviecentric" blogs out there, that make mine pale in comparison!! It's seems that my quest to "chase Ovie" has just been derailed as his hopes for the Olympic gold. I will continue to post here and there, it might be a while, but I am hoping to start fresh next season! I am also turning this into a hockey centric blog too!

The Kings hung in there for the first round of the playoffs and made it six games in. They played their heart and souls out, but they just wore themselves out in the end. Attending an NHL playoff game was an experience I will never forget!!! The energy was amazing and the vibe indescribable! My heart raced all day and I was nervous with anticipation, but being there was just incredible!!! Too bad I only got to experience twice, but next season I am hoping it will be more. I am also hoping to attend more meet and greets as well. It's always a pleasure to interact with all the players.

This summer takes me on a Kings Fan cruise which no doubt will be a good time! Updates to follow!

In the mean time, Go Ovie, Go Caps!!! Game 7 tonight vs. the Canadiens!