written by: Maxx Chan  photos courtesy of: The Grizzlies
When to Go
Itâs all about ice and physical combat, winning and ill-fitting outfitsâbasically Game of Thrones. Hockey has long been overshadowed by more richly sponsored team sports like basketball, football and baseball, but, if you want the most catharsis for your buck, you canât beat thugs in padded uniforms with clubs and sharp skates. Personal and professional rivalries add fascinating subplots, and for absolute novices, thereâs the sheer wonder of how these guys maneuver, collide, pass and strategize while ice-skating. Weekend games are the most exciting because watching the crowds of bloodthirsty spectators is a big part of hockey. Tickets are $13, but beware of parking traps. Your wallet will thank you.
What to Bring
The Grizzlies websiteâutahgrizzlies.comâwill clue you in to any special game-time events or promotions. You must pick a team (obviously, the Grizz) then commit by berobing in your teamâs merchandise; Grizzlies affiliates include the Anaheim Ducks and the San Diego Gulls. Remember: Itâs an ice rink, so it will be correspondingly cold in the stands. Jeans and a tankâbad choice. Dress like winter is coming: hats, scarvesâbuffalo fur, if youâve got it. A pair of binoculars or a telescope is recommended for nosebleed seatsâyouâll want to lip-read the profanities on the ice. Remember, card for concession, cash for vendors.
At the Game
Best vantage points are the blue line seats, 5 to 10 rows up, or a spot up against the glass to enjoy the face-smearing collisions. Helpful Tip: Watch the players, not the puckâplayers will see it before you, so if you follow the players, youâll see the puck. Donât sweat it if you canât comprehend the penaltiesâthereâs a million and even seasoned hockey fans canât always keep up. Youâll know when a penalty is happening because a player will stalk off to the time-out box for two minutes accompanied by significant booing.
After the Game
After the game, mosey on over to The Puck Restaurant and Sports Bar next to the stadium. Itâs open until 1 a.m., and you can decompress with a game of pool, some tangy wings and a few beers.
Know the lingo
BISCUITÂ /biskit/
Hockey puck.
SLAP SHOT /slap SHät/
Hitting the puck with the blade of the stick from a full backswing.
BLOODY CHICLETS /blÉdÄ Chiclèts/
What you get in your mouth when you block the biscuit with your face.
FREEZING THE PUCKÂ /frÄziNG THÄ pÉk/
Holding the puck against the boards of the rink to stop play.
POWER PLAYÂ /pou(É)r plÄ/
A team taking advantage of the opponentâs penalties.
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