Last night I went to my first live ice hockey game, SKA St Petersburg v Jokerit Helsinki. Unfortunately, my team lost 3 – 5. The stadium, the Ice Palace (ледовый Дворец) was full to its capacity of 12,300 ( they also have concerts: Cher, Sting and others have performed here). It was full on flashing lights and loud music over the PA. Manly supporters would have felt at home with Eagle Rock, but there was some cultural sensitivity, with Kalinka when the home team scored a goal.
At the start, the sponsor’s ballon
Preparing the ice
The match starts
And there are cheer leaders
A mascot
And crazy home supporters
All good fun
Some things I see 