Game 7. It's on.

Here's a basic preview of Game seven of the 2006 Stanley Cup finals. The deer-in-headlights looks on our faces says it all.

Let the hardware presentations begin.

Bringing out the Con Smythe. In the last photo of this post, my buddy Jerry, the 'Canes waterboy, is standing alone in a grey shirt and black pants, watching from an awesome vantage point.

Presenting the Stanley Cup

More Stanley Cup hoisting, plus interviews

This is Erik Cole at a post-game interview (pre-post game shave).



Sad photo of last Oiler to leave the ice. He left very slowly with his head hanging low.

More miscellaneous Stanley Cup photos

Aaron Ward - the last player on the ice - with Champagne bottle in hand.

It's on.

Tonight's the night. Game 7.

Brind'Amour's not talking. I'm eating Tums. Flying 'Canes flags on the driver and passenger side. I've done everything but made my "Not Redneck Hockey. 'Canes Hockey." poster.

Trip to the RBC Center