Zumiez Trip: Day 6 – The Hockey Edition.

Mike V loves hockey and the NHL game. He loves to watch the game, he loves to play the game and no matter what, you just can’t keep this guy away from the ice. Rolling into Chicago today Mike V surprised us with the news that we were heading out to the United Center for the Blackhawks game against the Phoenix Coyotes. This was Mike’s first NHL game in 4 months and he was invited out to the game by Blackhawks assistant coach Mike Haviland who is a great guy (he hooked us up with tickets and passes) and was a very gracious host.

Says Mike V, ” The Blackhawks are an Original Six Team with a great and storied history and who now have an exciting and highly skilled young team. I was honored to be invited out to a game while in Chicago and to wear their colors. They have the best logo in all of hockey and are a team that I can really get behind and support. I love the city of Chicago –always have, and thanks to Mike Haviland and the Chicago Blackhawks, I now have a new team to root for.”


Mike V in the Blackhawks locker room. Toews and Kane, you may have heard of them, they’re pretty good.


Mike V with Patrick Kane.


Mark Choiniere, Mike Haviland and Mike V talking story in the Blackhawks locker room.


Mark and Mike on the Blackhawks bench after the game.


The Blackhawks locker room. Hallowed Ground.


It was a big game for the Hawks who maintained sole possession of first place in their conference with the win. GO HAWKS!

Okay, let’s go back in time a bit to earlier in the day, before the hockey game…


Joey Esposito wasn’t available to bring our car around today in Janesville, WI so Mike had to fill it up himself.


We no longer denied Mark his fuel… but apparently a whole case wasn’t enough to get him through the drive.


Approaching downtown Chicago.


First stop of the day in Chicago was the Wilson Skatepark.


Overview of the Wilson Skatepark.


Mike V snaps an ollie over the pyramid.


Jeff Phillips inspired straight leg frontside air in the deep bowl.


Steve Steadham inspired backside boneless one. Swoosh!


Goodnight Chicago. Philadelphia here we come.