Congrats - that is really awesome. I think it is very cool and you should brag all you want!
I take a lot of photos at the local NBA and AHL games. I'm just looking for one shot that will be good enough for DH's office never SI!
This year I've been shooting with my S2IS as the arena doesn't let dSLR's or any 'professional style" camera with a interchangable lens in. But I'm almost positive I'll be credentialed for AHL next year and hopefully NBA. Then if I buy a dSLR I'll be able to bring it in.