Daily Journal 3-17-11

I once dreamed about a time in the future. A time where my seemed at its peak. It was the spring of 2014 and we had just landed in Boston. Now I doubt that the draft is going to be at Boston in 2014 but thats where it was in my dream. Like all draftees i was nervous. As we left the boarding area pacing towards the baggage drop off two men in black suits intersepted us. "Your luggage will be sent to your hotel. It should arrive shortly after you do. Follow us, we will be your security for the remainder of your trip."
My mom looked over at me in disbelief. She was never informed that we would have security; we knew it was a big deal going high in the top ten but we never thought it would be of this magnitude. They led us outside to a black suburban with government plates. I dont understand why they would waste man power keeping us safe. As we pulled out of the airport parking heading east towards the highway leading downtown the man in the passenger seat turned around and briefed us. He had recieved orders that becuase of our flights delay we had been late and missed the majority of the pre draft traditions. Instead of taking us to our hotel room our plans were to go directly to the arena to commence the draft.
We pulled up with less than an hour to go before the draft was scheduled to begin. I was escorted downstairs to a dressing room where they had a pair of dress pants and shirt laid out for me. A lady came in and told me that if they didnt fit she could get me another pair, but they did. I stepped out of the dressing room and followed her to the seating arrangements. There she took me to where my family was sitting. I sat down to their left two seats from the isle. About ten minutes later the red lights went on and the draft began. The comissioner came out and gave his speech welcoming all. Then the team manager with the first pick stood up from their table and walked up to the podium with his advisors. They thanked the city and then began to talk about their pick. "with the first oveall pick in the 2014 NHL entry draft, on behalf of the Minnesota Wild we select from Eastview High School Mitchell Deinhammer."
I stood up shaking the hands of my brothers and hugging my mom and sister then proceeded down the steps to the stand. He hand me a Jersey with the #14 on the back i shake the GM's hand and smile for the cameras before walking down from the stage. I take a few interviews and go sit back up with my family filled with excitement. They day goes on as the NHL welcomes the new leaders of a dynasty.