on the ice. Not only that, but the game is more wide open because the systems and defensive players aren't quite as sound. I've seen 3 goal comebacks with 2 minutes left in the game. The players are very available after games. Good times all around! Don't discount the entertainment value of good AAA Midget hockey either, they may still be kids but the product can be incredibly exciting. It can be tough to find good games as the matchups can be a bit lopsided at times, but if there's a top level tournament around you can probably catch 5+ great games in a day. Junior A hockey for me.. and always was to be honest for live hockey. 15 bucks a ticket.. lounge upstairs with real drinks at decent prices.. 10 minute drive from home. or 45-60 minute drive to see the Oil Leaks..and a small mortgage for the night for tickets.. 10 bucks for a beverage that is called beer that they have filtered through a horse first.. 15 bucks just for the pleasure of parking.. and Junior A is very good hockey. NHL is great hockey..at times..but over rated as "the only game in town" so to speak in my opinion. Just an FYI, Bruins fandom encompasses all of New England. Sure, fans in Boston have access to Division I college hockey and the AHL Bruins in Providence just down the road, but what about Bruins fans in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, or Caribou, Maine? And