Monday came quickly after a nice relaxing weekend, but Kris and I still had some fun activities planned to beat the Monday blues…
HOCKEY NIGHT!
It was a special night – the Pittsburgh Penguins were in town to play the Washington Capitals!
Kris has been a Penguins fan from an early age, and I will readily admit that I developed my love for the game after meeting him (of course, I did like the Disney Mighty Ducks movies when I was a kid…) From the time that Kris and I started dating, I attended many of his hockey games and practices; with each one I learned more and more about the game: the rules, players, and history. So, attending a professional game is always a treat!
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We rode the train down into the city, and our Penguins "gear" stood out among the Capitals' fans on the train – luckily no altercations! Kris has had this jersey for ages – it is probably 15 years old. My t-shirt is a remnant of my college wardrobe, the days we used to listen to the Penguins games on the radio 
Of course, I came prepared! See my little bag? It was a birthday gift from sweet Heather. It is another cute little sock pouch from TipsyKnitter. Reversible even! And what is inside?
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I realized that there was a real lack of sock knitting happening around here after the Socktoberfest activities. I still have two socks in progress on the needles, but I added another to the mix. This time, some socks for Kris. The yarn was a wonderful trade with Debi – she sent me two balls of this beautiful GGH Marathon, now discontinued, sadly. Debi made some socks earlier this spring in a similar yarn, and I commented on the colorway. Before I knew it, she had sent 2 balls to me! I picked up some lovely Tess Designer Yarns at Maryland Sheep and Wool this past year, and the trade was done 
And now I am working with it! Thanks again, Deb! Perfect for Kris – he wears greens, browns, and khakis often, and he likes this yarn. I am following the Gentleman's Plain Winter Socks from Nancy Bush's Knitting Vintage Socks. With my secret Christmas knitting, these socks may be all of the new knitting that you see around here for another week!
Most of the knitting occurred on the train ride to and from the game – the game itself was too exciting! I couldn't wait to get to the end of the row before I cheered for the goals! We had fourth tier seats, and a great view of the ice. The game started on a bad note for the Penguins, and by the beginning of the second period, they were down 4-0. However, a few lucky strokes, and before we knew it…
They were tied!
After a short overtime period, the score remained the same – so under new NHL rules, the game went into a "sudden death" shoot out.
The PENGUINS won!
Celebrating after the win – the players crowded around Marc-Andre Fleury (the goalie with the big yellow blocker pads) to congratulate him. The player right in front of Fleury – #71 - is Evgeni Malkin, who scored the game-winning goal, and a shoo-in for the Rookie of the Year. It was so exciting to see them play!
Great night for hockey (and socks!)
Lolly, I don’t know if I can be friends with you anymore…you’re a PENGUINS FAN?!!!
Just kidding…I love going to live hockey games, too (even though the Caps never win). It’s so fast-paced and kinetic and exciting. Looks like a fun night!
We saw the Pens here in Atlanta on Saturday night. They won in overtime. My boys were all very happy! So was I, but I had to represent Atlanta! My kids behave as if they were born in Pittsburgh instead of Atlanta.
We go to see them again next Thursday. I should try to remember to take pics! Yay hockey!
You two looked like you enjoyed it thoroughly. Too CUTE!
See you soon. Love You.
Well, I still like you even though you are a Penguins fan.
I’m glad you had fun at the game. I love that new haircut on you!
Let the hockey season begin!! My second home is now our ice rink as I watch the boys play and Jason coach. But I wouldnt’ have it anyother way… there is no better sport to watch than hockey. My favorite part of it is the sound – oh how I love the sound of skates on the ice and bodies crashing into the boards, sounds a little odd but I’m sure you understand
Hockey rocks. Some of my fondest memories of are my Dad and me enjoying the minor league games on a season ticket.
Trouble is, I dropped WAY too many stitches during the Stanley Cup finals this past spring….
wooo hooooo penguins! go go go !
So jealous.. Ohio needs a team so we can go to games!
WE can’t even watch the games cause we are too close to pittsburgh they ar blacked out!
ARGHHH
I can’t believe there are Pens fans outside of Pittsburgh (to be honest, lately there aren’t so many here, although I’m still loyal!) I’m glad to hear there were no altercations in spite of the black and gold you were wearing so proudly; I guess hockey fans aren’t nearly as nasty as football fans.
Great idea to take knitting to a hockey game — I think it’s probably the perfect sport for it. Baseball can be too hot and football too cold. If I ever manage to get to a Pens game (I think it’s been two years since my last one), I will make sure I have knitting with me.
Also, as excited as I am about our new stars, is anyone else kinda freaked out by how young they are? Sidney Crosby and Evegeni Malkin are both younger than my baby brother …
I’m just trying to figure out what kind of scarf you’re wearing….
Why Kathy – Queen of Noro! – surely you recognize my Noro Transitions Chunky Cowl?
Yipee! I love going to hockey games – the most exciting sport in person in my opinion!
ahh. I love hockey…although I must say that I’m a Flyers fan! Rod the Bod you know! hahahaha.
looke like it was an exciting game and a fab nite out with the hubster!
nice bag!
You guys are so cute, all gussied up in your gear. It sounds like a fun and exciting game. It’s always so much more engaging to see it in person, with the crowd.
You’re very brave to tackle man socks with a fine guague yarn like that. Strength to you, sister.
You two are just TOO cute. No, really, you’re too cute.
I’m glad someone I know enjoyed the game. I was there, too (had slightly worse seats than you) and knew the second the big brawl broke out that it was over for the Caps. Silly, silly boys.
looks like a good time was had by all! loving the new haircut too
I love hockey! That was a big game-Ovechkin vs Sid the Kid & Malkin.
DH and I watched this game. DH is a HUGE Penguins fan as well. It was an amazing match wasn’t it. I was spinning while he watched and it was hard to concentrate on the fibre!
So. Jealous! Well… at least until Sunday when I go see the Rangers play the Devils at MSG!!
Hehe, I’m glad you guys didn’t get attacked on the train…those hockey fans can be ruthless
Go Pens!! We are a Pens/Sabres household here. We even had to get NHL Season pass for our dish since we don’t get any of the games out here. Hockey and socks–what a great way to spend an evening
GO PENQUINS!!!!!!
I love Pittsburgh! They have been my team ever since they picked up Mario Lemieux in 1984. He was such a good player and good person that he won a piece of my heart.
The last hockey game I managed to get to was in Winnipeg to see the Jets during white noise in the last months of their existence. I don’t think that there are many games that can compare after that kind of energy. The Jets lost to Pittsburgh 4-9, but wow, it was the first time I saw a team get cheered on right to the bitter end by every fan in the place. Even me. Although I was also secretly cheering for Pittsburgh. When you are outnumbered by that many wound up people, you keep your head down and smiles small.
being here in pittsburgh my husband is a big pens fan & we were watching this game at a local bar eating a late supper, matt was so into it, I wish I would have known you were there, I would of waved at the tv
Boy, you two really miss “date nights”. You’ve inspired me to set one with my hubby.
Amy
Love the cowl – and the last pic is too, too cute! x
PS: The knitting needles would’ve scared off any would-be attackers (I’m sure)…
Go Penguins
That looks like great fun!
Looks like you both had a great time!
Reading your post while my husband is watching the current Pens game. You got him to pull his eyes from the screen to read about SOCK KNITTING! Wow, Lolly! The things I could NEVER accomplish!
Weee!! That was a fun read. I LOVE me some hockey talk!
You and Kris going in your Penguins gear reminded me of when my Dad and the boys went to a Blackhawks vs. Dead Wings game in Detroit…wearing their gear. They went without tickets and had seats in three different locations and only knew where the others were when the Hawks scored and the three of them stood up to cheer…and then, the dorks waved at each other in the crowd. ROFL!!
When Deb and i got together 6 years ago, my Dad still had his Hawks season tickets…one of his life’s goals…so Deb had several lessons on the finer points of the game Live at the United Center in Chicago.
Let’s go Hawks!
~Suz~
I too live in the ‘burg, and like Keana commented, I would have waved at the tv had I known you where there!! We watch all of the games…..
I think Knitting in Public is the best; especially at professional sporting events! My Bff and I recently went to a NFL Monday Night Football game and knit some socks during the game. We got some looks but really didn’t care.
Here in Colorado, the Avalanche Hockey team is having a Sticks and Stitches night on January 26, 2007. I think Interweave Knits is sponsering it. Maybe you should check out your local hockey team and see if they are doing anything similar. You can read all about ours on my blog.
P.S. LOVE the Sock Sak.
MarlyKnits
http://www.knitthing.blogspot.com
Love the pictures! Kris is going to love his new socks. The colors are beautiful. XXOO
What a fun night! And yay for socks!
hurray for hockey! i’ve been so disappointed with the flyers, I haven’t even been paying attention lately. shame on me!
Looks like you had a great time!
They’re still talking about that win here, and it’s Thursday! I’m more of a football fan, but it’s awesome to see the Pens finally having a winning season!
Exellent choice for a date night out on the town!
die hard steelers family, but we usually don’t follow the penguins that closely. . . sid crosby is quite the story, no? looks like you two had a grand time!
I can’t believe all those empty seats at your game! Here in Toronto, you’d be hard-pressed to find an empty one at any game. The fans here are totally insane. Love the sock baggy!
THANKS so much for the info on the cute little sock bags. I whipped on over to the site and snatched up 2 of her bags for myself. I can’t believe how unbelievably inexpensive they were. I bought one called Punk Retro Comic Strip for myself and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Knitter for my 15 yo daughter. Very awesome.
Woooo! Hockey! I got into it last year and watched all of the Stanley Cup finals on the edge of my seat. (I remember trying to knit through one but the Oilers would not let me stop paying attention!) Unfortunately, The Boyfriend and I are Flyers fans, so I don’t think we can be pretend interent friends anymore.
Glad you had fun at the game!
Yay for the Penguins! I watched that one on tv. Randy and I have the hockey package so we can watch any game in the NHL.
I secretly think that Randy is in love with Sidney Crosby.