We arrived early enough to see the arena workers doing some last-minute preparation prior to the game. (I think there was a concert here earlier in the day.)

We also disembarked from our bus just in time to see the Phantoms' team bus heading for the player entrance on the other side of the building. Well, at least we know they got here and the game's on. :o)

Stephen Wood, a Phantoms alumnus who now plays for Bridgeport, came out from the tunnel and waved hello to a fan who is wearing his Phantoms game-worn jersey. We sat with him and his g/f at the Phan Club banquet last year. What nice people they both are.

We have great seats, not far from the Phantoms bench. It should be easy to take good photos from here.