Well, Blazers are done, and to quote a friend, they got what they deserved.
They were the 4th best team in the tournament, and the result is to be expected, although it didn't stop a bunch of us from believing in something different.
Ah, well. The cream rises to the top, and this weird tournament has a way of settling matters.
Highlight of the night off-ice was getting meet Shane Doan and watch a bunch of the game with him. Nice guy, passionate owner and Blazers fan, and all-around ambassador for the sport.
Yesterday, I blunderd into meeting Hnat Domenichelli. Great guy; I told him I was a Flames fan and he laughed and said, "You must be old". Him and I both, right?
These alumni are really great. Every single one I've met has all day to talk to fans, help people, and generally just be real. It's pretty cool to be in a small stadium and be surrounded by a who's who of sports royalty, and every time you cross paths with one of them, it is a great experience.
Clara Hughes
Jarome Iginla
Shane Doan
Patrick Roy
Hayley Wickenheiser
Mark Recchi
Daryl Sydor
Hnat Domenichelli
And many more in the building for sure.
2 more games to go. I'm sad to see the Blazers bow out, but there is still a championship to play for.
Let's go!
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