The Caps vs Mapleleafs – here in a faceoff in the second period.

I took in my first NHL game yesterday – the Washington Capitals vs. the Toronto Mapleleafs at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Growing up in Florida, hockey has never been a big part of my sports life.

The game served as a mini-reunion for myself and a few buddies from grad school. I had a blast watching Dennis Wideman of The Capitals almost get a hat trick.

My thoughts on hockey? I think I found a new sport I can enjoy! I loved the pace, physicality and traditions of it. I think I just may turn into a Caps fan…