Dallas Stars versus Columbus Blue Jackets.
American Airlines Center.
Platinum Parking. Waved on in past all the commoners by the moonlighting police directing traffic.
Parked a 30 second walk from the entrance.
Came in the Platinum Seating entrance... no waiting.
Elevator (complete with human operator) to Admiral Level.
Box seats. Unobstructed view of the arena, close to one goal.
Complimentary popcorn, cokes, chips, salsa.
Complimentary program, Stars literature.
The Stars were unquestionably better than the Blue Jackets. They controlled the puck all night, constantly taking it away from their opponents. They shot 42 goal shots to the Jackets' 15. Only trouble was, they couldn't seem to hit the goal, while that was the one thing the Jackets did accomplish. Very early in the game they scored, and then again later, while the Stars went scoreless for an eternity. Finally in the third period Bill Guerin scored, and then Scott Young, so that the teams were tied and went into overtime. Scott Young scored again (his second and third goals of the season) to win the game for the Stars.
I'm not into sports much at all. I don't watch football on TV. But I had a great time tonight watching this game. I can understand how somebody can get all caught up in the excitement of it and become a rabid fan.
How can you, too, obtain platinum parking and seats in a box office suite on the Admiral level? It's all in who you date.