We're hooked on hockey

We went to another Portland Pirates game yesterday. We had a coupon from Hannaford for two free child tickets (thanks for finding it grandpa!) and we've had so much fun at the other games that we couldn't resist.

The kids were a little more subdued during yesterday's game because the Pirates were on the losing end of the scoreboard. But they still did their share of cheering and clapping while eating nachos, popcorn and soda.

During the third period of the game they really picked up as the Pirates scored a couple of goals and then took out their goalie in favor of another player to make a power play (or whatever they call it in hockey speak). Yeah I know, I'm working on learning all the rules of the game to explain them to the kids.

The home team didn't win in the end but that didn't deter L. from wanting to go to another game.

"We have to go again mom to see them win!"

There are another 11 home games left on the schedule so it's a definite possibility.

We continue to be amused by Chuck-A-Puck at the game. It just cracks me (and the kids) up to watch all those pucks go flying from the stands. We decided we're going to try it ourselves next time.

And of course, we couldn't resist taking another goofy picture with the Pirates guy at the end of the game.