Just another night at The Trop (with Johnny)

[gomaz]

A few of you guys know that I own a bar/restaurant in Calgary called The Trop. We've been operating since 2011 and are fortunate to have a lot of local celebrity regulars. Guys like Craig Button, Robyn Regehr, Mike Vernon, several Calgary stampedes, those property brothers, blue rodeo...

Well earlier tonight I was at home doing some hockey card organizing and got a text from my partner that none other than Johnny Hockey was at our establishment. So I hustled up and went down to the bar to welcome him and thank him for coming in and to give him some flames fan love since my partner is a misdirected oilers fan.

Johnny was totally cool, laying low. Our doorman told me that he id'd Johnny on his way in and made some comments after seeing his ID about being from New Jersey and they had a nice quick conversation and he didn't even clue in until 15 minutes later one word started to spread through the bar that mr hat trick was there.

I went over to his table introduced myself as an owner of the bar and a hockey card collector. When He heard me say hockey cards his eyes lit up. Was pretty cool. I didn't want to draw much more attention as he was trying to just enjoy himself but I got a quick discreet pic and told him I wanted to show my card collecting friends. He was super friendly about it so here's me and Johnny....

I'm the bald guy, Johnny's the guy in the hat.



And if anyone from HI is ever in Calgary and want to come down send me a PM and I'll meet you down there and buy you a beer!

 

[BYOB]

That's awesome! Hope I get up to Calgary some time.

 

[t-rex604]

Awesome! He seems pretty down to earth.

 

[gallinator]

Sweet! Man, some of these guys look so young!!

 

[coxy15]

Pretty sweet.My outlaws live in Calgary.I haven't
been in a while but the wife visits her family at
least once a year.I may have to hit you up for that
beer one day.:beer:

 

[JR]

Wow, very cool. Thanks for sharing.

 

[SNobles]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing.

 

[holygoalie]

Raised in Calgary and went to HS at Western. Will have to drop in and check out your establishment next time I'm back in town to see family. Way cool bar by the sounds of it. Cheers! )

 

[cg5]

So awesome!

 

[CeddieB]

Cool! I was at the Trop for a 40th birthday party a few weeks back, good music, good friends.:beer:

It's a nice place; I hope business is still alright given how things are going in Calgary lately. A lot of places downtown seem way less busy these days.

 

[chefjason]

Jordan and I will be there next time we head into town

 

[northendhockeynut]

Jer, I didn't know you were in the bar biz. Cool that Johnny hockey dropped in.
Betty & myself will have to drop by one of these nights and check it out.

 

[FASTMAX]

You had better have asked for ID. lol

 

[breakawaysc]

Very cool Jeremy. Thanks for sharing!

 

[gomaz]

Awesome! He seems pretty down to earth.

He totally was. Such a nice kid.

Sweet! Man, some of these guys look so young!!

Our doorman ID'd him, said later he didn't think he was of age, lol.

Pretty sweet.My outlaws live in Calgary.I haven't
been in a while but the wife visits her family at
least once a year.I may have to hit you up for that
beer one day.:beer:

Do it!

Raised in Calgary and went to HS at Western. Will have to drop in and check out your establishment next time I'm back in town to see family. Way cool bar by the sounds of it. Cheers! )

Do it!

Cool! I was at the Trop for a 40th birthday party a few weeks back, good music, good friends.:beer:

It's a nice place; I hope business is still alright given how things are going in Calgary lately. A lot of places downtown seem way less busy these days.

That's cool. I've often wondered if any HI'ers came through not knowing I owned the joint.

Business is way down though. Relatively speaking its tough times in Alberta. Our business is down approx 25% year over year. Hoping things turn around soon. We are lucky though to have lots of great regulars, a great location and we are known for having live music every Friday and Saturday.

Jordan and I will be there next time we head into town

Do it!

Jer, I didn't know you were in the bar biz. Cool that Johnny hockey dropped in.
Betty & myself will have to drop by one of these nights and check it out.

I is Dougie! Let me know when you are coming down so I can be sure to be there.

 

[Maple Leaf Sports]

Did you remember to ask him about the in-store signing session at MLS...?

 

[gomaz]

Did you remember to ask him about the in-store signing session at MLS...?

Of course I did. He's good to go December 12, 20....................53

 

[langway05]

A few of you guys know that I own a bar/restaurant in Calgary called The Trop.

Cool beans, I wasn't aware that you were a restaurateur, in the Marda Loop. :dance: :beer:

Nice to see a pic of Johnny 'Hockey' and some random person.

 

[Triple B]

That's awesome, man! If I ever make it to Calgary, I now have a hangout spot!

 

[GabbyGuy]

Very cool, Jeremy!!! :beer:

--Curt