IggyPride00
Posts: 6,482
Dec 30, 2009 5:12pm
I am not a big hockey guy, but I like the New Years Day classic the NHL has done the past few years playing a hockey game outside at a big stadium.
Here is a link to the video ESPN put up of them setting up the rink and such. It seems like it would be a really cool thing to see if you were in Boston and a big hockey fan.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4778902&categoryid=2378529
Here is a link to the video ESPN put up of them setting up the rink and such. It seems like it would be a really cool thing to see if you were in Boston and a big hockey fan.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4778902&categoryid=2378529
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Dec 30, 2009 5:15pm
Pretty sweet video. Probably the best configuration you could have where the rink is at.
Monster seats would be awesome for that
Monster seats would be awesome for that
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Dec 30, 2009 5:19pm
I wanted to get seats to this so bad, but they sold out reeeeally fast and the cheapest you can find online are $250/each. Lame. I'll just go get drunk and watch bowl games and hockey at one of the bars next door.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Dec 30, 2009 6:31pm
I've known about this since july. I'm planning on doing a GDT for the Winter Classic.
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Dec 30, 2009 6:38pm
Next year will be Yankee Stadium. Ovi vs the Rags.....(supposedly)
End of Line
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Dec 30, 2009 6:47pm
^^^^The rumour's I've heard say that the Minnesota Wild will host it.
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september63
Posts: 5,789
Dec 30, 2009 6:50pm
I always watch some of this game too. I dont ever watch hockey except maybe the Stanley Cup finals. Remember the year it snowed? Chicago, I believe. That was cool to watch.
End of Line
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Dec 30, 2009 6:57pm
Winter Classic 2008: (Buffalo vs Pittsburgh)
Winter Classic 2009: (Chicago vs Detroit)
Winter Classic 2009: (Chicago vs Detroit)
tk421
Posts: 8,500
Dec 30, 2009 7:16pm
I've only ever been to one hockey game, and that was a long time ago, but isn't the whole point that the fans are really close to the action? That looks like it would suck having to sit in those baseball seats and try to see a hockey game 300+ feet away.
GoPens
Posts: 2,339
Dec 30, 2009 10:33pm
You might be glad you got shut out. Isn't Boston supposed to get hit with a New Years Day blizzard with bitterly cold temps? Should make for interesting viewing...gorocks99 wrote: I wanted to get seats to this so bad, but they sold out reeeeally fast and the cheapest you can find online are $250/each. Lame. I'll just go get drunk and watch bowl games and hockey at one of the bars next door.
IggyPride00
Posts: 6,482
Dec 30, 2009 11:10pm
I kind of hope that happens as it would be awesome to watch. It seems like the kind of weather an out-door hockey game should be played in and I bet the fans/players would love it.You might be glad you got shut out. Isn't Boston supposed to get hit with a New Years Day blizzard with bitterly cold temps? Should make for interesting viewing...
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Dec 31, 2009 12:18am
That'd be cool, but I think having Ovi in it would be good for ratings, plus the Rags have a bunch of stars too. Minnesota is kind of an unknown team amongst casual fans. Maybe they are alternating between East and West teams though, so Minnesota would make sense if that's the case. Hockey is big there. I wonder who they'd play. Maybe they'd bring the Stars back up.The_Crosby_Show wrote: ^^^^The rumour's I've heard say that the Minnesota Wild will host it.
I was trying to think of where it would be next, I was figuring it would be in Canadia. Leafs vs Habs or something like that.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Dec 31, 2009 12:23am
Heritage Classic ftw! -22° Wind chill
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Dec 31, 2009 8:52am
Expecting around 2-4 inches between tonight and tomorrow AM -- should be perfect for the game!GoPens wrote:You might be glad you got shut out. Isn't Boston supposed to get hit with a New Years Day blizzard with bitterly cold temps? Should make for interesting viewing...gorocks99 wrote: I wanted to get seats to this so bad, but they sold out reeeeally fast and the cheapest you can find online are $250/each. Lame. I'll just go get drunk and watch bowl games and hockey at one of the bars next door.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Dec 31, 2009 11:17am
The reason it might be Minnesota is becasue, they've alternated conferences each year. In 2008 it was a eastern conference game, in 2009 it was a western conference game, then this year it's an eastern conference game. See the pattern?Strapping Young Lad wrote:That'd be cool, but I think having Ovi in it would be good for ratings, plus the Rags have a bunch of stars too. Minnesota is kind of an unknown team amongst casual fans. Maybe they are alternating between East and West teams though, so Minnesota would make sense if that's the case. Hockey is big there. I wonder who they'd play. Maybe they'd bring the Stars back up.The_Crosby_Show wrote: ^^^^The rumour's I've heard say that the Minnesota Wild will host it.
I was trying to think of where it would be next, I was figuring it would be in Canadia. Leafs vs Habs or something like that.
Plus, all of the history Minnesota has with hockey. The rumoured oppontet is the Dallas Stars (Minnesota North Stars).
End of Line
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Dec 31, 2009 11:18am
I would've loved to gone to the Heritage Classic.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Dec 31, 2009 1:32pm
I have a friend who went. He froze his ass off he said.
End of Line
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Dec 31, 2009 1:33pm
I could imagine lol.
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Dec 31, 2009 3:29pm
That's exactly what I said!!!! So, yes I see the pattern....The_Crosby_Show wrote:The reason it might be Minnesota is becasue, they've alternated conferences each year. In 2008 it was a eastern conference game, in 2009 it was a western conference game, then this year it's an eastern conference game. See the pattern?Strapping Young Lad wrote:That'd be cool, but I think having Ovi in it would be good for ratings, plus the Rags have a bunch of stars too. Minnesota is kind of an unknown team amongst casual fans. Maybe they are alternating between East and West teams though, so Minnesota would make sense if that's the case. Hockey is big there. I wonder who they'd play. Maybe they'd bring the Stars back up.The_Crosby_Show wrote: ^^^^The rumour's I've heard say that the Minnesota Wild will host it.
I was trying to think of where it would be next, I was figuring it would be in Canadia. Leafs vs Habs or something like that.
Plus, all of the history Minnesota has with hockey. The rumoured oppontet is the Dallas Stars (Minnesota North Stars).
The Canadians are gonna be pissed if they don't stick one up there soon. Calgary vs. Vancouver, Toronto Vs Monteal...
KnightXC1
Posts: 1,031
Dec 31, 2009 3:47pm
I was at the Winter Classic last year in Chicago to watch the Wings and Blackhawks and it was incredible. In hindsight, being in the upper deck is probably the best place to be but I could see pretty much everything and I was about 7 rows from the field.
I don't think they necessarily are rotating the game by conference but I would bet the Rangers playing in Yankee Stadium would be a good bet for next year. If it were up to me, only Original 6, teams from Canada, and historical franchises would be allowed to play in this and so far they have kept to that. I personally would love to see the Red Wings play Toronto or Montreal in Michigan Stadium with 100,000 plus there. Fenway is a great choice for this year and I saw a view from the Green Monster and it was just incredible.
I don't think they necessarily are rotating the game by conference but I would bet the Rangers playing in Yankee Stadium would be a good bet for next year. If it were up to me, only Original 6, teams from Canada, and historical franchises would be allowed to play in this and so far they have kept to that. I personally would love to see the Red Wings play Toronto or Montreal in Michigan Stadium with 100,000 plus there. Fenway is a great choice for this year and I saw a view from the Green Monster and it was just incredible.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Dec 31, 2009 4:16pm
I watch this game every year. A great event for the fans, and the players seem to love the old school playing outside like when they were kids.
End of Line
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Dec 31, 2009 4:18pm
My bad. It'd be nice to see a double header on New Years day. We all have to remember that it's all up to NBC who they want to showcase.Strapping Young Lad wrote:That's exactly what I said!!!! So, yes I see the pattern....The_Crosby_Show wrote:The reason it might be Minnesota is becasue, they've alternated conferences each year. In 2008 it was a eastern conference game, in 2009 it was a western conference game, then this year it's an eastern conference game. See the pattern?Strapping Young Lad wrote:That'd be cool, but I think having Ovi in it would be good for ratings, plus the Rags have a bunch of stars too. Minnesota is kind of an unknown team amongst casual fans. Maybe they are alternating between East and West teams though, so Minnesota would make sense if that's the case. Hockey is big there. I wonder who they'd play. Maybe they'd bring the Stars back up.The_Crosby_Show wrote: ^^^^The rumour's I've heard say that the Minnesota Wild will host it.
I was trying to think of where it would be next, I was figuring it would be in Canadia. Leafs vs Habs or something like that.
Plus, all of the history Minnesota has with hockey. The rumoured oppontet is the Dallas Stars (Minnesota North Stars).
The Canadians are gonna be pissed if they don't stick one up there soon. Calgary vs. Vancouver, Toronto Vs Monteal...
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Dec 31, 2009 6:05pm
Maybe the Blue Jackets will get better and they'll have one at the Shoe. Jackets vs. Blues or Avs....
End of Line
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Dec 31, 2009 6:29pm
I hope that will happen but it will never ever happen with Prez. Gee at the helm at OSU.
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GeneralsIcer89
Posts: 281
Dec 31, 2009 6:57pm
The plan I keep hearing is to actually have two outdoor games each season, one being exclusive to the Canadian teams for Hockey Day in Canada in early Feb. Wouldn't be surprised if Vancouver @ Calgary is it for next year. They tried to do it this year, but it was too short of notice.