Spam Musubi and the Shoot out at The Shark Tank

The Blackhawks fresh off their victory at the Winter Classic were able to participate in the intermission show at the Shark Tank. The sharks were playing the New York Islanders and the boys were invited to play a 2 min scrimmage between the 1st and 2nd periods. Instead of playing the equivalent of 1 shift we decided that it would be more interesting to do a shoot out where each player’s name is called and they get a chance battle 1 on 1 with the goalie in front of 17,000 shark fans.

Kai and Ryan were on the Jumbo-tron. Just before the other boys went on the ice. We all learned a lot about the boys but I think everyone learned something when it came to Kai’s favorite and least favorite foods…which were…Spam Musubi and Eel….of course.

“Now taking the ice the 2008 Mite A Winter Classic Champion Santa Clara Valley Hockey Association Blackhawks!!!” “Oh by the way, these are the 2008 Mite A Winter Classic Champions”. The announcer at The Tank must of said, “2008 Mite A Champions” 3 times.

Anthony played goal at one end and Dustin the other. One by one the announcer called the boys names, they took the puck from Sharkie at the red line and went in for their shot. Anthony stopped all 5 shots for a shut out, great job not bad for your first try at goalie. What are you planning for an encore? Dustin stopped 4 of 5, Tyler Starbeck broke out some crafty stickhanlding and beat Dustin for the only tally of the evening.

Anyone who checked their Tivo saw that Dustin and Bryan were the lead in back after the 1st intermission.

Thanks to everyone who helped set this up. The boys had a great time and this is something that they will remember for the rest of their lives.

Cheers,
Coach