Dear Editor: This past weekend my wife, my two young sons and I drove from our home in Kearney, Neb., to Madison to cheer on my alma mater, the University of North Dakota, in the NCAA Midwest Regional Hockey Tournament.
My wife purchased a set of great tickets: center ice, second row behind the bench, right in the middle of Badger territory.
I can honestly say that it was the best hockey weekend of my 30-plus years of life. My team ended up winning by the narrowest of margins, but they’ve won before — that’s not the reason for such a statement. What made this trip so special was how great the Wisconsin fans were. I wouldn’t have had a better time with my own friends! Loyal, fun, friendly, courteous, loud, proud, enviable.