Come on everybody, let’s dance.
OK, so it’s Sunday in beautiful sunny Halifax and what better way to spend the day than taking in some exciting ringette games at the phenomenal Canada Winter Games. Another four games on the line-up today and smiles and excitement on the athlete’s faces remains strong.
It’s only day two and Emily and I have acquired some nicknames from the locals. They have started calling us Frick and Frack. I think Emily is Frick and I am Frack, but we’re still not sure. That’s a compliment, right?
Once again I must give a shout-out to the amazing volunteers that are making these ringette games run flawlessly here at Cole Harbour Place. They are downright awesome. Yes it is only day two and people still have lots of energy, but something tells me these guys are going to be just as hyped up come Friday. Giddy up.
It appears we never fit a video into our Day One activities. Sorry about that folks. But to make up for it, we have pulled together a stellar one for today. Check it out here. Continue to check out our YouTube channel because we will be doing daily videos for your viewing pleasure.
PEI played their first game today, so now everyone has hit the ice. Unfortunately their first game was also one of their toughest and they suffered a tough 8-1 loss to Alberta.
Must send another shout-out to Cathy Hebert, who has been doing a tremendous job entering our gamesheets and is now entering data live so you folks at home can follow along minute by minute. In addition to being an awesome gamesheet enterer, she also saved my bacon by lending me her Macbook power cord. It seems I left mine at home. Dang. Thanks to the power of Facebook, someone driving into the city is delivering mine today. Phew.
Bit of an upset in the BC versus Ontario game. Ontario certainly the favourite going in and they led 3-2 at the half, but BC came back in the second with two, then Ontario responded with one to force overtime. Erika Lipsett from Salmon Arm put in the winner for BC and it was insane to see the fans in the stands go crazy. Very big win for BC.
Speaking of BC, Elizabeth Dagg’s story continues to impress me. She’s hearing impaired and her mom accompanies her on the bench and signs for her. Canadian Press did a story on her. Check it out here. Pretty amazing, eh?
Who knows what Halifax will bring to our doorsteps tonight. Perhaps another fun trip to shoppers drug mart, or discovering the many uses of duck tape.
Still lots of action and excitement to come. Thanks for tuning in.
Alayne (aka Laynski...Frick?...Frack?...i think I am having an identity crisis)
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