There was a time, and it wasn't all that long ago, when we could put in nearly a full day of hounding for a team like the Montreal Canadiens. Thanks to a different work schedule, though, we don't get to do that too much any more.Most of our hounding adventures these days, unless they fall on one of my days off from the paper, are limited to before a team's morning skate. So, when we get a time to hang out, we do the best we can.
After scoring 32 autographs, including 18 on Colin's team sheet, from the Canadiens, I'd say we had a pretty good morning. And given the horror show at game time, when rabid Canadiens fans rushed the bus (or so I was told), I'm glad we were nowhere near that mob scene.
Signing all four pucks we had, shown above, were:
Top row: Brian Gionta and Max Pacorietty; and
Bottom row: Carey Price and P.K. Subban.
Other items we added that morning:
Cards signed by Hal Gill, Roman Hamrlik, Tomas Plekanic and Tom Pyatt; and
more cards, signed by David Desharnais, Brent Sopel and James Wisniewski.
im going to see the capitals play in ottawa this friday and im wondering when and where i can get autographs from each team?
ReplyDeletedo visiting teams sign?
Try the Capitals hotel (usually within walking distance or a short bus ride) about 90 minutes to two hours before the morning skate (usually around 11:30 p.m.)
ReplyDeleteNever having hounded in Ottawa, you'll have to find them for yourself. Look for a crowd of people standing near a hotel entrance or a tour bus.
Don't go in expecting autographs from Ovie, Backstrom or Semin. That way you'll be surprised if they do sign.
Beyond that, good luck.