The Detroit Red Wings Win Game 1 Of The Stanley Cup Finals
Yesterday was a pretty damn fun day here in Detroit, MI and I am so happy that I was able to be home to enjoy it. Our day started out with a visit to the statue of The Spirit of Detroit in downtown Detroit, which was all decked out in his Red Wings hockey jersey:
Then Sarah, Mark, David and I enjoyed late lunch/early dinner at Pegasus in Greek Town before Mark and I had the great privilege to attend Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals at the Joe Louis Arena. The Detroit Red Wings hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins and ended up pulling out a solid 3-1 victory to lead the Stanley Cup Finals series 1-0. Here are a few of the photos I was able to snap at the game yesterday:
I was really bummed that Twitter was “down for maintenance” for most of the game cuz I wasn’t able to post updates along the way. But, Mark and I had an amazing time at the game. I totally knew the Red Wings were gonna win … this never happens to me but I was sure the final score was gonna be 3-1. Being inside the Joe Louis Arena for any hockey game is a thrill … for a Stanley Cup Finals game, it was magic. I will say there was a pretty good sized contingent of Penguins fans in the hiz last night and they were, for the most part, respectful. But once the game was won by the Wings, they were pretty much invisible. Detroit erupted in celebration … it was really awesome to be a part of it.
After the game, Mark and I made our way to Connie & Jess’s place for a wine party they were hosting:
The eats and the drinks were phenominal. It was great getting to see Mike G. and Ben last night. We had so much fun … the celebratory mood did not stop. I’m not even sure what time we got home last night … ’twas fun, ’twas fun.
Today the four of us are heading out to The DTE Energy Center Pine Knob to see Nine Inch Nails and Jane’s Addiction in concert. This is my last NIN/JA 2009 show of the tour … so I’m hopin’ it’s a goodie :) Also, Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals is tonight … here’s hopin’ there will be more celebratin’ in Detroit tonight!
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May 31st, 2009 at 9:58 am
Trent, I’m so happy for you that Detroit won. I am feeling pretty low about the Cavs’ loss to the Magic last night. It is really hard being a Cleveland sports fan.
May 31st, 2009 at 10:26 am
@Kristin — I feel you, I was shocked that the Magic won. I thought for sure it was gonna be Cavs v. Lakers in the Finals ;(
May 31st, 2009 at 11:15 am
1 DOWN 3 TO GO!!!! GO DETROIT!!!!
May 31st, 2009 at 12:05 pm
I’m incredibly jealous that you were at the JLA watching the game! Can’t wait for tonight!
May 31st, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Just wait until the game comes to Pittsburgh, then you’ll see how buckwild everyone is. Since NBC is full of annoying assholes, the crowd outside of Mellon should be monstrous. Can’t wait to see how tonight’s game goes.
May 31st, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Yay Wings! And yay Pine Knob! My favourite place to see a concert, hands down, and I refuse to call it DTE.
Hope your visit to the D is a great one Trent!
May 31st, 2009 at 4:37 pm
@Megan – NBC will learn to not shut down our screen!
i hope a riot ensues.
May 31st, 2009 at 7:43 pm
2 DOWN 2 TO GO!!! GO RED WINGS!!
May 31st, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Thank-you. I love your correction. Pink Knob forever!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:33 pm
my god i’m jealous. you pretty much had my dream weekend. scf game then a nin show.