Can't stop the rock!

Last night was my first experience with the NLL (National Lacrosse League) as I watched the Toronto Rock play the Philadelphia Wings at the ACC in downtown Toronto in front of 18,400 fans. I went in skeptical and came out a fan. I could not believe the excitement of this sport and specifically this game. Toronto came back from a 14-8 deficit in the 4th quarter to win 15-14 in overtime.

The fans are amazing. The first thing that blew me away was the enthusiasm of the kids. As soon as the camera comes on them, their shirts are instantly ripped off and they are waving them around like mad. As a fan, you feel like you can really make a difference in the game.

I had such a great time at the game that afterwards my friends and I formed "Les Roches". Die-hard fans, without the violence. We have been converted over night. The only problem is that back in society the excitement faded as reality set in that Lacrosse is not popular, and, really, nobody cares. Les Roches are here to change that. We will be attending playoff games with tearaway shirts and possible temporary tattoos.

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