A name to be proud of

Just had to say congrats to the aptly named Carolina Hurricanes who made an incredible run to win the Stanley Cup. I've never been a hockey fan -- I'm more of a baseball guy -- but I must say a live hockey match beats baseball hands down. Having seats right on the glass at a hockey game is such an experience.

We're really spoiled here because games never sell out, so you could pick up a $110 center ice ticket for $40 or so from a scalper if you're willing to wait midway through the first period. Even the second playoff round didn't sell out, much to the shock of visiting fans. Of course, everyone and their brother jumped on the bandwagon for the cup, making it impossible for actual fans to get in, but Epic feted the boys in red and black in a very crowded bar down the street. Very cruel of them to take it out to seven, but much credit to the Oilers who lost primary goalie in the first game and still kept it close.

No reports from dining out today, but thanks to Lisa I did learn about North Dakotan Knoephla, so it appears I'll be doing some cooking this weekend...