We had tickets to see the women's hockey game - Canadians vs. Slovakia.  We are sitting about 300 feet up - one row from the top of the stadium. I'm glad I have binoculars! I think about 90% of the stadium is filled with Canadians and more than half are wearing Canadian shirts to support their country. The large TV screens focus on some of the fans during the game.  Many have face paint, are wearing flags, and dance to music during time outs. The crowd does the wave around the stadium. Canadian hockey is my favorite sport so far to be in the stands and watch because it is fun!



All the announcements at the game are made in two languages - English and French, because both languages are spoken in Canada. Even before the first period of play is over, the Canadians are winning seven to nothing - by the end, they will win 18 to nothing. Hockey to Canadians is like American football is to Americans - they start playing very young and become very good players.  It is nonstop action with hockey and the crowds in the stadium are nonstop as well!  Here I am with my cowbell for cheering during the game.