Last night I went to the first game of the NHL Stanley Cup Final series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks! Okay, so I did not have a ticket to sit inside but I went to the next best thing, which was sit at the watch party just outside the Amalie Arena. Here at what's called "Thunder Alley," hockey fans could watch the game projected on the side of the arena parking garage building. Along with a couple of great friends, not only did we watch the game for free, but we people watched, too. It was fun and entertaining to watch hundreds of strangers gather together on a Wednesday night (most on their lawn chairs and some with their own Stanley Cup) just to be a few steps away (literally) from sports history. Even though we lost 2-1, it was still pretty awesome to experience the excitement. And hey, it's only Game 1! We're just getting started. Gooooooo Bolts!!!