Can't Wait for the Playoffs !!

That's my sports fan getting ready for the NHL playoffs.  I have to confess that my favorite hockey team is any team coached by Barry Trotz, but it was impossible not to get Jets fever last year.  It was amazing.  The White Out parties were win/win/win.  It gave our city international attention as having the most spirited fans on the planet.  It gave an opportunity for everyone who can't afford or get Jets tickets to be part of the excitement.  It gave generations a chance to get together and celebrate together.  It gave us all pride in being Winnipeggers.  It was a huge boom to many local businesses and overall boosted our economy.  It was a veritable windfall for hundreds of Police officers in overtime to provide security.  It was a great win for everyone, thanks to the dedicated and spirited fans.  The True North organization and the City of Winnipeg owe a great deal of thanks to the fans.  They sure came through for the Jets.  Fueled by passion !!!  Ignited a white out !!!

It is wonderful to see how the fans are being repaid for their loyalty.  Wonderful to see how they are repaid for going out and buying white Jets merchandise as well as all the snacks and drinks they can consume at the white out parties.  Standing outside in the cold cheering.  A reward should be forthcoming. 

It was announced today.  Everyone attending a White Out Party will be charged $5.00.  I hope the irony of this being announced on April 1 is not lost. 

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