End of Line
Posts: 6,867
May 13, 2011 2:37pm
It will feature........
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=562719&navid=mod-rr-headlinesMultiple media reports in Philadelphia, New York and Canada are reporting the Philadelphia Flyers will host the New York Rangers in the 2012 NHL Winter Classic.
According to the reports, the game will be played Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at Citizens Bank Park, the home of the Philadelphia Phillies.
If the reports are accurate, it would be the first time the game has been played on a day other than Jan. 1. However, New Year's Day next year falls on a Sunday. If the NFL plays this season -- that league currently has locked out its players -- it would coincide with the final week of the regular season.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
May 13, 2011 2:44pm
Flyers get to be in it again, eh?
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
May 13, 2011 2:47pm
Yep....
I would have liked a game in Minnesota or Colorado instead.
I would have liked a game in Minnesota or Colorado instead.
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rock_knutne
May 13, 2011 2:56pm
I'd like to see them play this thing a huge college stadium like Michigan did last year. I still can't believe the NHL didn't have the Pens and Flyers play last year at Beaver Stadium.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 13, 2011 7:02pm
Is HBO going to do another short series leading up to the Winter Classic, because that was awesome?
End of Line
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May 13, 2011 7:11pm
like_that;767764 wrote:Is HBO going to do another short series leading up to the Winter Classic, because that was awesome?
Bettman and HBO want to.
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I Am Ahab
Posts: 478
May 14, 2011 10:43am
Ugh, same teams over n over. I know this is inconsistent w my first statement but I'd like to see Det vs Montreal in the Big House or maybe like SJ vs Det or Van vs Det. Seems like same eastern conf teams very year.
I think the combo of the Wings/ Big House could attract some attention.
I think the combo of the Wings/ Big House could attract some attention.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
May 14, 2011 10:54am
The_Crosby_Show;767615 wrote:Yep....
I would have liked a game in Minnesota or Colorado instead.
Yessir
End of Line
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May 14, 2011 11:04am
I Am Ahab;768127 wrote:Ugh, same teams over n over. I know this is inconsistent w my first statement but I'd like to see Det vs Montreal in the Big House or maybe like SJ vs Det or Van vs Det. Seems like same eastern conf teams very year.
I think the combo of the Wings/ Big House could attract some attention.
NBC will never have a canadian team playing in the WC due to the fact it won't pull ratings here in the States.
Sykotyk
Posts: 1,155
May 14, 2011 11:07am
And, the NHL is trying to restart the Heritage Classic in Canada strictly for two Canadian teams to play eachother, which would be the 'marquee' north of the border.
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TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
May 14, 2011 2:20pm
Canadiens and Flames played last year and no one here really cared.