Spending a quiet Fri night at home working on some computer stuff, a bit saddened by the Hollie Stevens news, thought Id post something positive and maybe others can reflect on some past positive experiences in thier lives... Aside from marriage or biths of children, whats your top 10 best life experiences... heres mine. #1 being the best.
1 - Have to say the best was being on the ice for a Stanley Cup celebration. On my skates, picking up gear and bringing the table for the CUP to center Ice. All of you who know my appreciation for hockey can understand thats #1.
2 - A VERY CLOSE SECOND was that same night having Brad Richardson hand me the CUP and letting me hoisting it over my head. Hpoisting that CUP was for all the years watching Rangers, seeing cups won live and of course for The Kings.
3 - Being there in 94 to watch my beloved NY Rangers win the CUP and break the curse. I made my way down to the corner photographer hole and Messier skated the CUP over to me and let me touch it. Anyone who saw the ESPN feed saw me grab it even tho I was prettier back then
4 - Also in 94 I was allowed to ride in my buddies convertible in the parade down canyon of heros. It was the MTV car with Nick Kypreos and the presidents trophy. Unfortunately no pics.
5- This year at the Grammys Paul McCartney walked up to me, shook my hand . asked me my name and told me " keep up the good work " then kept walking. WOW
6- Early 90s I was in Beverly Hills doing production for Safire..a latin hip hop artist. I was at the Beverly Hills Bungalos and was having a quiet outdoor breakfast poolside when BRUCE SPRINSTEEN sat right next to me and had his breakfast. Fruitbowl and oatmeal. We had a brief chat and I kinda just left him alone.
7 - 4 years ago I drove across Europe. Started in Prague, went thru Hungary ( THE LONG WAY GEEZ ) Croatia, Slovenia , Italy..and in Rome got to see the POPE give mass as he was intiating 7 new Cardinals. I saw it right on the tall monument in the square. It was breathtaking for sure. I wish I were inside the Cathedral tho.
8 - When I live in Florida I was able to go to a night time space shuttle launch. It was incredible. I t was nightime turned into daytime.
9 - 5 years ago at Staples Center before I worked there.. I got to suit up in a Kings uniform and lead the team on the ice for pregame warm up before an Edmonton game. I was so fucking nervous but when I was out there the players were having fun with me, small body checks It was awesome. Closest Ill ever come to playing in the NHL.
10 - I know most of my top experiences are hockey related, but thats how I lived most of my life. Number 10 has to be 4 years ago participating in a charity hockey game at Staples Center. My bench coach was Gordie Howe. I remember him saying to me.." Son when you shoot the puck go after your own rebound, you never know" And as incredible as it sounds,, the next period, I took a shot, got my own rebound and roofed it. As I can back to bench, Gordie looked at me, winked and patted me on back. To make the day even better I had flown my mom and dad to LA for this and they sat in first row, and they had a huge smile on thier face. My mom had never seen me play before and it was cool as hell for it to be there for the first time.