That’s right Pens fan we are going to the Stanley Cup Finals! We have not been to the finals since 1992, for those who are bad at math that’s 16 years. Honestly after last years defeat in the first round of the playoffs I did not see us getting this far. And when Crosby got hurt the playoffs were even in doubt, but players like Malkin and Malone really stepped up. The team has really grown up since last year and has come together as a whole. Also the blockbuster trade bringing Hossa, Dupuis, and Gill over has really helped us out and solidified our team.

The excitement around Pittsburgh is crazy, it’s good to see people excited about hockey and not football. It seems everyone knows about the Steelers, but have no clue who the Penguins are. If you drive anywhere around Pittsburgh, you will see signs that say, “Let’s Go Pens” in windows of homes and business’s. Even bus’s have that on their digital signs that say the routes. If anyone wants a Gary Roberts for President poster you can print them out here.

I was lucky enough to get tickets for game 5 against Philadelphia and the atmosphere inside the arena was just insane. It was the loudest I’ve ever heard the arena before. The Pens just destroyed the Flyers 6-0. It was awesome counting down the last seconds of the game and seeing the Price of Wales trophy being brought out onto the ice. Hopefully I will be able to get tickets for one of the finals games, it will be even crazier.

We will be playing the Detroit Red Wings in the finals. They won the President’s Trophy for being the best team during the regular season. During the post season they had to go to six games against the Predators, they swept the Avalanche, and also had to go to six games against the Stars. The Penguins swept the Senators, went to 5 against the Rangers, and went to 5 against the Flyers. The Penguins have not played the Red Wings at all this year and we haven’t played a team like the Red Wings in the post season so this will be a very good series. The Red Wings will get home ice for the first 2 games, which could be a big factor in the series. My prediction is Penguins in 6. LET’S GO PENS!!!