Stanley Cup Game 6 pregame

I decided to rent-a-car since my Hyatt Place hotel was on the west side of the city, and since my Avis discount was cheaper than one way taxi/Uber to downtown.  After dropping my bag off at the Hyatt, I headed downtown arriving around 4pm some 2 hours prior to game time, and found a parking garage right across the street from Rogers Place.  And only USD $14. WTF?  Wow, I'd pay $50-$100 in Denver for close in Game 6 parking.

Thousands of people packing the nearby entertainment area.

This was the crazy line for beer.  OMG.  And everyone was so calm and polite.

OK, now that's the way to get to the game!

Gates opened at 4:30pm so I arrived a few minutes before they opened.

I bought my ticket yesterday afternoon on StubHub and got a single row 1 seat inside the Sportnet Club, on the Loge/Suite level.  

It's a little far from the ice but seriously cool front row seating.

And a great view.

Really cool Oilers memorabilia from Championship season past.

Unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverages were included.  Food options were extensive and very tasty.

Full service and wait staff service at your seats.

Pork ribs and beef tacos were delicious.

And wonderful Alberta beef prime rib.

Getting ready.  Apparently we need two zambonis to do a proper job.