So we played our first exhibition game last night against Rouen. There were a pretty average team, but have been skating for two weeks while our team has only been working out for the past week. It showed. We lost 8-5 with them scoring an empty net goal. Our team never really came together except in short bursts. We also took alot of penalties as the too often our guys got caught standing still. Still for a first game, it wasn't a bad effort. I played with Mikka (the Finn) and we seemed to play better as the game went on and we adjusted to each other. I was on the ice for three goals for (two even strength, one short-handed) and three against (one even strength, one penalty-killing, and the empty netter). I think I also marked one assist, but I'm not sure if the refs got it or not.
The rink in Rouen is really nice and has the feel of a small WHL rink, except for it's Olympic sized ice surface. I have a couple of pictures, but since my ace photographer (Mindy) has not yet arrived, none of the game and of course no video.
The ouside of the rink in Rouen
And of course, the ice surface.
The team getting ready for the game. That's me on the far right just entering the face-off circle.
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Sounds good, i wish i could play ice hockey, but i can't even skate on ice so it wouldn't work
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