Feeding The Need

Man... it's not even been...what...two weeks since the Thrahsers season ended...and I'm already feeling the full effects of hockey withdrawal. Man it's bad! But there's one way to at least get your hockey addiction taken care of: Gladiators playoffs hockey! Essentially, you are watching the Baby Thrashers - the Gladiators, as I'm sure you know, are the AA (minor leagues, so to speak) affiliate of the Thrashers. You might even see some familiar faces, such as goaltender Adam Berkohel, who has been the Thrashers 'tender in previous games. Prices are SO much more affordable as well than Thrashers games: If you are lucky enough to get glass seats, they are only $25! It's a great deal and you are still watching great hockey. It's not as good as NHL hockey... it's more sloppy and there seem to be a lot more fights, which isn't bad, of course, but it's still lots of fun. I have a set of great seats for Friday's game in 117. The only downside is going up 75 North will suck during rush hour, but what can ya do? It's not THAT bad of a drive...but with gas prices the way they are now... it will only get even worse... I'd love to go both Wednesday and Friday, but it's too much of a pain to get up there after work on Wednesday. I wish the games were on TV locally! They are also on 550 AM, but the reception is horrible unless you live near the arena or up in Gwinnett. It's too bad they don't have better media resources.
Anyway, I've extremely excited about Friday's game... it's nearly summer time and it's hot as hell down here in Atlanta and we are still watching hockey! Gotta love it!