Hockey Game

Hockey season has started! Becasue we didn't make it to a single game last year, we decided to get an early start this year. The Basel Ice Hockey Club plays at St. Jakobs Arena that is just a five minute Tram ride from our apartment. The tickets were 35 Francs and a good saugage for 5, (both comparable to a game in the U.S.) However, the fans are very different than in the U.S. The Basel team, and the visiting Bern team both had sections where their "crazed" fans stood and cheered together. It was very similar to a student section at a college Basketball or Football game. They waved flags, beat on drums, chanted, sychronized their clapping, and they even sang songs! It was a good experience, and we'll go back for more. You can see pictures from Basel events here.