Last night I attended the Texas State hockey game against The University of Texas. Being a northerner all my life (until the last few years) I’ve seen my fair share of hockey. Last night’s game was a great game! I was impressed with the skill of these players – and I could see in them a love for the game of hockey.

The score was 2-1 UT at the first intermission, and UT ended up winning 5-3, but the final score isn’t a good representation of how tight this game was. Texas State had several players out with injuries, but regardless of circumstances, both teams played with heart and drive, and a never give up attitude. They played good hockey last night, and Texas State had great fan support!

I’ve been a little “hockey starved” since moving to Texas, and I truly enjoyed this game!

This is good hockey, deep in the heart of Texas!

Jacob Kolodziejski from Texas State takes a shot in Friday night’s game against UT.

Texas State forward, Jacob Kolodziejski fights for the puck along the boards Friday night against UT.

Texas State goalie, Matt Padgett warms up before the game.

Texas State forward, Cross Fresquez get’s ready to take a shot against UT.

UT forward, Steven Saiki, skates past Texas State’s Garrett Boseley.

Texas State’s Tyler Colbert skates behind the net Friday night, while UT’s David Hutto, in goal, watches for the puck.

Texas State’s Arthur Hatgis comes up behind a UT player in Friday night’s game.

A Texas State player skates toward the puck in Friday’s game against UT.

A UT skater get’s tangled up with Texas State players in Friday’s game.

UT’s Kevin Chen scores against Texas State’s Matt Padgett in Friday’s game.

UT’s Nic Samadian gets wrapped up by a Texas State player in Friday’s game.

UT’s Nic Samadian fights for the puck in Friday’s game.

UT’s Ben Wallace brings the puck out of his own end in Friday’s game.

Texas State goalie, Matt Padgett, get’s help defending the net from Ryan Dupre in Friday’s game.

Matt Padgett sealing the net in Friday’s game.

UT’s Shaan Greenberg shows some nice puck handling in Friday’s game.

UT’s David Quirarte brings the puck down ice in Friday’s game against Texas State.

UT’s Joe Kurita fights for the puck with Texas State’s Luis Lopez in Friday’s game.

UT’s Nic Samadian skates with the puck in Friday’s game.

Texas State’s Arthur Hatgis skates during warm up before Friday’s game against UT.