Saturday February 23 Markus and I took the train to Bern to see SC Bern take on Zug. They play their games at the PostFinance Arena. It was my first "pro" hockey game. Very cool! The stadium is awesome! Great atmosphere and the fans get really into it. There is even a guy who stands on an elevated platform with a megaphone and leads everyone with group chants and yelling. Bern started out scoring two quick goals and after a bit were leading 4-1. Zug came back and ended up winning the game 4-5 unfortunately. There was a ton of action and two very good fights. Attendance was about 20,000 for the game which was pretty good considering that both teams had already clinched their playoff spots and were essentially just playing out the final few games of the regular season. I can just imagine how exciting the playoff games must be. Leaving the stadium after the game it was absolutely FREEZING. FREEZING snowing. but it was AWESOME
had a GREAT time with Markus
The playoffs have begun and Bern won the first round against Geneve-Servette HC. It was a great series with Bern coming back from being down 3 games to 1 to win the series in 7.
Ironically Bern is now playing against VC Zug in the semifinals. They won their first game at home but lost yesterday..so the series is now tied 1-1.
For more info http://www.scb.ch/home
