Exhibition game number two down

Photo Credit goes to Beth. She had to work quite hard to get a picture that included both teams, me and the Fussen sign on the boards.

This is a bit of an action shot as play was working around the end zone.

Well we played the 2nd exhibition game between Canada East and Canada West. West played a much better game for this one, but East didn't play as well. It ended in a 5 - 5 tie which included 3 goals in the last minute of play, and 2 in the last 20 seconds. It was quite exciting. For those who don't believe I am actually reffing over here (Jenn ;o)), I have included some pictures from last nights game. We had to do a lot more skating, both because the West played better, but also when teams aren't making the passes we expect there is more stopping and starting, for the referees, which is much harder on us. Still feeling pretty good, although I am hoping that the Austrian's don't eat as much pork as the Germans, as I don't know my stomach can handle much more and still skate...

Today we check out from the hotel and are starting on two days of travel through Austria on our way to Prague. Will have to see what Internet access I have on the way. By late Monday night we should be arriving in Prague and preparing for the championships. I will also get to meet the officials from Finland at that time.