Everyone buckle up in your time machines and let's take a trip back to March 13th 2007. If you have no idea why were are going back to this day stop reading this post and turn in your fan card.
It was the first time we were witnessing good hockey in about 6 years. The Pens were finally winning some games and in position to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2000-2001 season.
The future of the Pens was in serious jeopardy. Their lease on the Civic (Mellon at the time) Arena was about to run out. Not to mention the Civic Arena was in bad shape as well. Basically it came down to the Pens needed a new arena or the were probably leaving town. The Pens hope was almost completely shattered a couple months prior when the Isle of Capri didn't win the cities slots license.
If you thought the Pens were as good as gone you aren't the only one. And if you actually thought the team was staying you are kidding yourself too. Rough, rough times back then. But there was still a glimmer of hope. It wasn't bright but it was there.
Then on March 13th 2007 after all the sphincter clenching moths of not knowing what was going to happen to our beloved Penguins, it happened. To this day you probably still remember where you were, what your were doing, or the girl you banged when you heard the news...The Pens were staying in Pittsburgh.
The Pens were getting the new arena they needed to stay in Pittsburgh. And the announcement was made.
All the facts about this post might not be right. If you're that butt hurt about it oh well. Suck it.
Pens/Rangers on Thursday.
Go Pens
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