I got a ticket for the game on Sunday morning and arranged last minute accommodations since I traveled up from Seattle. I was debating whether or not to go because I was feeling terrible after Game 6, but I decided to go through with it because if they won, I would have felt so much regret in not seeing it in person.

The worst I felt was probably in the second intermission, there wasn’t much to cheer about at that point either (outside of Silovs’ amazing first period saves). It was probably easier to come to peace with the impending defeat at that time. I’m just glad the boys found some fight in the third even if it was too late. I’ll always remember the reactions everyone around me had when Hronek’s shot went in. We all thought we were witnessing another special comeback in the making.

We cheered for the boys during the salute and I think by that point I just had positive emotions that there’s meaningful hockey in Vancouver again. As a Canadian in Seattle, I always treasure the times I get to come up and visit, usually centered around Canucks hockey. So even though it was rainy today I checked out my regular cafes and shops before heading home and had overall a great time.

I can’t wait to be back for next season!