Sat, 10/16 - Fri, 10/22
Sat, 10/23 - Fri, 10/29
Notes:
- This was my first AHL (American Hockey League) game this trip and I noticed a higher level of playing skill in this league. Better passing, faster skating, better checking, some bad penalties but not as bad as the CHL or ECHL games I've seen.
- It was nice and cool in the arena. Something's wrong with me. The lady in front of me was wearing her coat and gloves and had a jacket over her lap. I was fine in just my jersey.
- The National Anthem was presented by a gentleman playing a saxophone. Very nicely done.
- I didn't notice a whole lot of fans wearing jerseys but there certainly were some get ups. Blue heads, patriots, face painted fans.
- The sound system was horrible. Couldn't understand the announcer. Fortunately, for the most part, goals, assists, and penalties were displayed on the center dot matrix scoreboard. Plus, the couple sitting next to me helped me with my scorecard when I didn't hear.
- Couldn't find the Booster Club table.
- Parking garage was well lit. Quite a bit of traffic after the game.
- The Admirals wore red jerseys; the Rampage wore white.
- It appears the AHL denotes team records as Wins, Losses, Overtime Losses, and Shoot Out losses. So, for example, after this game the Admirals have a record of 10-5-1-1.
Sat, 10/30 - Fri, 11/5
Sat, 11/6 - Fri, 11/12
Sat, 11/27 - Fri, 12/3
Sat, 12/4 - Fri, 12/10
Sat, 12/11 - Fri, 12/17
Sat, 12/18 - Fri, 12/24
On the inside, the lights around the rim and the ceiling also remind me of a spaceship.
All seats were cushioned, though quite tight in arm and leg room.
This photo was taken during warm ups. There was a pretty full crowd for the game.
Once thing I noticed about his play was he stood in front of the net, especially noticeable during the power play.
The AHL does not have a half face shield requirement.
The Admirals ended up winning in a shoot out.
