Having the opportunity to take it in live and from every possible angle and perspective was a great personal experience and one that I tried to share with those who couldn't make it.
The weather couldn't have been more perfect for such an event to take place in the South in late January - sunny, cool but not cold - nothing that required wearing gloves, heavy coats and toques.
However, having had the chance to skate on the Rideau Canal during my youth, I would have loved to have the opportunity to skate alongside the NHL's silverware collection as many did this year in Ottawa - a great idea by the way.
For those who haven't been to Ottawa, it's a great city to visit and with the history of hockey sprinkled throughout it during this weekend, it's an even better place to understand the game's history and heritage in Canada's capital.
Memories for a lifetime
In watching both this year's Fantasy Draft and SuperSkills Competition take place on TV and preparing to watch Sunday's showcase event, the All-Star Game, I can only think of how much is going on and how much fun everyone attending, volunteering, and participating is having.
For any hockey fan, if you haven't had the chance to experience an NHL All-Star Game Weekend before, mark your calendars for the future.
The memories that you will take and keep with you will truly last for a lifetime.
Take a look back: Raleigh Sports Examiner at the 2011 NHL All-Star Game:
- 2011 NHL All-Star Game: Game on! live blog
- 2011 NHL All-Star Game: The Off-Ice All-Star team
- 2011 NHL All-Star Game: Fan Fair and Fantasy Draft
- 2011 NHL All-Star Game: Hurricanes' Skinner is the man
- What to do in Raleigh during the 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend.
- 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend: The pieces are falling together
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