"front row" being up against the hockey boards (no glass) at the top of the left wing faceoff circle about 30 feet east of the blue line.  the figure skaters were fantastic, as was the "flippin out" stunt team and Broadway singers.  and Grace was perfect for lighting the Christmas tree.  would have stuck around and busted out the old goalie skates for a twirl around the pond but had to shoot down the street instead to MSG for the NYCH show which was RIDICULOUS