March 25th – 29th
2009 NCAA Hockey East Regional – March 27-28th – ESPNU
Air Force vs Michigan & Yale vs Vermont
The drive from West Point was a little longer than I expected. All back roads and lots of curves thru the mountains.
Once in Bridgeport, I stopped off at a mall to walk around for a while. Nothing special; just was nice to do something ‘normal’.
Eventually made it to the hotel and got settled in. Once unpacked, I went downstairs and did a couple loads of laundry. Exciting stuff!
My room was on the 3rd floor overlooking the lobby. In the evening, they served snacks/appetizers & drinks down in the lobby. Wednesday’s snack was tuna casserole. Each time I opened my door, I was greeted with horrific scents of Catholic school lunch on a Friday during lent.
Went to bed pretty early – the trip was already exhausting me.
On Thursday, we had a set day. The Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport is in a bad neighborhood. (Actually, I am not sure there is a good neighborhood in Bridgeport). So we had to make sure we carpooled and walked together in groups to/from our cars. We went to lunch at “Two Boots” – very good if you ever find yourself in lovely downtown Bridgeport.
I had intended to go out with the boys on Thursday night, however, I chose to stay in to deal with things going on at home, catch up on email, etc.
Friday, we parked even further from the arena. Here are some of the nice views of Bridgeport:
2009 NCAA Hockey East Regional – March 27-28th – ESPNU
Air Force vs Michigan & Yale vs Vermont
The drive from West Point was a little longer than I expected. All back roads and lots of curves thru the mountains.
Once in Bridgeport, I stopped off at a mall to walk around for a while. Nothing special; just was nice to do something ‘normal’.
Eventually made it to the hotel and got settled in. Once unpacked, I went downstairs and did a couple loads of laundry. Exciting stuff!
My room was on the 3rd floor overlooking the lobby. In the evening, they served snacks/appetizers & drinks down in the lobby. Wednesday’s snack was tuna casserole. Each time I opened my door, I was greeted with horrific scents of Catholic school lunch on a Friday during lent.
Went to bed pretty early – the trip was already exhausting me.
On Thursday, we had a set day. The Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport is in a bad neighborhood. (Actually, I am not sure there is a good neighborhood in Bridgeport). So we had to make sure we carpooled and walked together in groups to/from our cars. We went to lunch at “Two Boots” – very good if you ever find yourself in lovely downtown Bridgeport.
I had intended to go out with the boys on Thursday night, however, I chose to stay in to deal with things going on at home, catch up on email, etc.
Friday, we parked even further from the arena. Here are some of the nice views of Bridgeport:
After our double header on Friday, I was more that ready to have a little fun!
We hung out in Dennis’ room; hi-jinx ensued :)
Dennis
Nic & Andy
I think this is when Saks tried to set the timer for a group photo?
Saturday we only had 1 game, but it lasted forever! Went into double overtime. And playoff games have full periods with full 15 minute intermissions between. There were 2 plays in the 2nd OT that were reviewed for several minutes. We were on that air for over 4 hours.
Got back to the hotel pretty late; had to pack and be ready to meet Andy & Mike in the lobby at 7:30a so we could set out for the Hartford airport.
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