Go Flames Go!

One of the highlights of our trip to Calgary was attending a Flames game (on 12 Dec). Yep, that's right ... an actual hockey game. Now, at risk of losing my Canadian citizenship, I must admit that I have never been much of a hockey fan. But, when the offer came (Marc's friend Cairns got free tickets from his work), I knew we had to go. I have always felt guilty for not giving Ulrik this quintessential Canadian experience. (Ulrik is not much of a sports person, either.) Although at the beginning we went more for the experience than anything else (sorry guys!), in the end we were so glad we went. The game ROCKED!! The Flames kicked the Minnesota Wild's ass; it was actually a bit embarrassing to watch. Not to say that the Wilds didn't hold their own. They had about the same number of shots on goal as the Flames, the Flames just had the advantage ... in the name of Kiprusoff, their goalie. This guy is AMAZING! I don't even know hockey, and even I can appreciate how good this guy is, that's how amazing he is!

All we're missing is a big foam finger.
So we ended our time in Calgary on a very high note. But it wasn't the only high note. Ulrik and I had a great time in Calgary (see more of our Calgary photos here). We met a lot of really great people (Jen and Marc have some fantastic friends). But we especially enjoyed catching up with Jen and Marc, who we haven't seen for some time (since they up and moved out here from Ontario -- jerks!). They have a very cosy and welcoming home, and they were wonderful hosts. Thanks guys!

For more photos, see our Calgary photo album.