Another reason to dislike Kansas

I may have stated this before, but one thing that I dislike about this state is the lack of hockey.  I knew that I missed watching it, and at times seeing it played in person, but it wasn't until we were home a few weeks ago that I truly missed it.  I think I know the reason why.  

It is because the games that we watched while we were home were in a small arena and on a pond.  Yes, a pond, well, a bay.  But it was on open water and it was awesome!  My brother in-law has played hockey his entire life, and partook in a tournament on a bay south of our home town.  It is what hockey is really about.  Open to the elements, uneven ice, and the fresh air.  Now watching the game in the weather that we did, was kind of awful.  The wind cut through our coats, our hats, and gloves.  But oh, to be out there and watching it.  Indescribable.  It may not sound great to people who have never experienced it, or have no interest in hockey.  But if there is ever an opportunity to watch a tournament or a game like that again, I would.  

It was like the outdoor game the NHL has done a couple of times, but better because you were right there on the bay with the players right next to the rink.