Here're some of the best reactions from the guys on Twitter about the end of the NHL's lockout (David Perron, of course, vocalized his excitement via Facebook -- no word on if David Backes will do so via Pinterest):

T.J. Oshie on initial feeling of lockout being over: "Maybe Christmas day when you're about 10 years old." #stlblues

— Lou Korac (@lkorac10) January 7, 2013

Thank you to all the hockey fans who have stayed with us and have been patient though this process. See you real soon!! #BestFansEver

— TJ Oshie (@OSH74) January 6, 2013

Huge appreciation and thanks to both players and staff working non stop to get this done...last night and since this whole process began.

— Brian Elliott (@KidElls1) January 6, 2013

David Backes short & sweet: "Happy to be back and it's about dang time." #stlblues

— Lou Korac (@lkorac10) January 7, 2013

Most importantly I can't wait to get back to STL and see the boys and the best fans in the NHL! Time to go to work! #LGB

— Kevin Shattenkirk (@shattdeuces) January 6, 2013

STL bound #gameon

— chris stewart (@CstewSTL25) January 6, 2013