Day 32: I missed hockey. A lot.

But now the lockout is over, my dad and I went to watch the Coyotes' open practice today, and the season is set to start in less than two weeks. I'm a happy girl.

Plus, after watching practice today, I'm even more excited to see number 89, Mikkel Boedker, play this season. He gained a lot of confidence in the 2011-2012 post-season, and even just seeing him on the ice today has me believing he's one to keep your eye on in 2013. (Doesn't hurt that he's beautiful and Danish and I kind of want to marry him, too, but that's beside the point.)

Boedker's OT goal in Game 3 vs. the Chicago Blackhawks.

You don't really get a good view of the goal until the replay, but it's a beauty.

Lesson learned: I missed hockey. A lot.