That's the way to start

Finally hockey season has started! Last night the Avs started their season at home versus Dallas. I knew things were looking up when they inroduced the team as they came on the ice. Theodore wasn't even suited up! Budaj started and newcomer Tyler Weiman ready to play backup.

It was a great game. The first period we looked a little out of wack, but things started to come together after about 10 minutes. about 18 minutes in, Stastny scored the first goal of what would become his first NHL hat trick.

Staz went on to score two more in the second period. With a goal from Wolski and one from Stars player Halpern the period ended 4-1. Things were looking good, until the third period.

Dallas came back and scored 2 unanswered goals. Fortunately, Budaj was on his game and denied Dallas anymore. Dallas out shot us 34 to 23, and every Dallas goal was due to our penalties (some pretty lame).

All in all the team looked pretty good, we had a few issues of course, but I'm optimistic for this year. that's assuming we leave Theodore on the bench!