Shawn-O-...that was awesome. 
 
The Plaza in EGF is very cheap, but a dive.  However, it's not far from the downtown scene in GF, and Whitey's and the Blue Moose are right there.  Take a bar shuttle to the game.  After the Friday game, hit the downtown bars and follow it up with the Red Pepper.  Saturday, you can flip a coin between the Moon and Paradiso, but since Paradiso is mexican food, Sunday may not be pleasant on the ride home.  Before the game Saturday, I'd do a bar and bus ride again.  Follow your same routine, but after the bar I'd suggest spending some money on a cab to get you to the I-29 Truck Stop for an order of fries and gravy. 
 
Another great hockey trip to make is the Final Five in St. Paul.  That is awesome.