As a resident of the Windy City and a hockey writer I figured it was my duty to attend one of the league’s marquee events of the summer: the NHL Entry Draft. Despite a valiant effort on behalf of our editor, I was denied a media credential [Sorry! - Acha]. Which, in the end, was fine by me, because it meant I could attend as a fan.
After making arrangements to get the day off and securing tickets (not as difficult as I thought it would be) I headed off to the United Center on a bright sunny afternoon to see what all of the fuss was about.