Hey, Canton, you surprised me with your message as - unusually - I've just got back from the Excel Centre (full with just short of 20,000) where Wild played really well this evening and took the tie 6 - 2; 2nd period was super with 4 home goals in quick succession. Crowd going nuts! Good turn out from the Jets too, with Winnipeg being just 450 miles / seven and a half hours) drive.
Not a pleasant drive today though as we're at the tail end of 36 hours continuous snowfall - see the pic I took this morning out front of my place:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/40d50ed54a...20%20.jpg?dl=0
That's April in Minnesota for you!
Anyway, to answer your enquiry properly it's not often I go to see Wild live but my neighbour called this afternoon offering 2 great seats ($220 each!) as she works for one of the team sponsors. Dropped everything and just went. The Excel is in St Paul whilst we're in the north west of Minneapolis, about 25 miles in horrible driving conditions. Well worth it though and will be now obligated to see out the rest of the series on TV. Good as though Wild were this evening, true fans reckon they won't progress very far - just not playing well enough and a couple of top players out injured - now where have I heard that before? 4th game is Tuesday evening here in the Twin Cities again.
How is it you're watching, are you living Stateside too?
I've been to see Minnesota United a few times and whilst it's not CCS and the Bluebirds it's well worth the effort and they are attracting great support. Actually, the drive to Excel Centre today takes you right by United's new 20,000+ stadium being built also in St Paul.
Thanks for enquiring and all the best, to you.
Originally Posted by Cowbridge Blue
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