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The NHL wants to stage an outdoor game on Jan. 1, 2008, and the Penguins have informed the league they would be willing to participate -- as the visiting team. NHL officials would not comment, but the league is believed to favor an outdoor game, tentatively titled "Ice Bowl," that would air on NBC on New Year's Day -- likely opposite college football bowl games.
Apparently the NHL asked the Pens if they would host but they declined b/c they are busy with the new arena. Other rumored sites were Detroit and Buffalo. On Jan 1st the Pens are at Buffalo so it could happen at Rich Stadium. I'm sure they would crush college bowl games in the ratings.
gridfaniker
07-12-07, 09:56 AM
The NHL wants to stage an outdoor game on Jan. 1, 2008, and the Penguins have informed the league they would be willing to participate -- as the visiting team. NHL officials would not comment, but the league is believed to favor an outdoor game, tentatively titled "Ice Bowl," that would air on NBC on New Year's Day -- likely opposite college football bowl games.
Apparently the NHL asked the Pens if they would host but they declined b/c they are busy with the new arena. Other rumored sites were Detroit and Buffalo. On Jan 1st the Pens are at Buffalo so it could happen at Rich Stadium. I'm sure they would crush college bowl games in the ratings.
Buffalo-Pittsburgh on New Year's Day is a real possibility. Stoopid to choose that date, but I'll be there if they do it. And it's Ralph Wilson Stadium.
And it's Ralph Wilson Stadium.
I'm old school yo.
gridfaniker
07-12-07, 11:17 AM
I'm old school yo.
they won't play the game outdoors. global warming and all
Didn't they already do this in Michigan last year?
gridfaniker
07-12-07, 11:26 AM
Didn't they already do this in Michigan last year?
mississippi
It was a college game.
Then again Saturday's game at Spartan Stadium between Michigan and Michigan State could become the game that triggered a return to the days of outdoor hockey.
But probably what Michigan coach Red Berenson will remember about playing in front of 74,554 fans is that players on both teams produced a world-class effort in the game that established a new world's record for hockey attendance.
hasbeen99
07-12-07, 11:39 AM
That would seriously rock. :rockon:
Montreal and Edmonton did it a few years back. I thought Jose Theodore in the ski hat was cool.
http://www.onlinesports.com/images/phf-aage014.gif
hasbeen99
07-12-07, 02:13 PM
Montreal and Edmonton did it a few years back. I thought Jose Theodore in the ski hat was cool.
http://www.onlinesports.com/images/phf-aage014.gif
I know. Pissed me off that it wasn't aired out here. :furious3:
gridfaniker
07-12-07, 04:18 PM
It was a college game.
Then again Saturday's game at Spartan Stadium between Michigan and Michigan State could become the game that triggered a return to the days of outdoor hockey.
But probably what Michigan coach Red Berenson will remember about playing in front of 74,554 fans is that players on both teams produced a world-class effort in the game that established a new world's record for hockey attendance.
Montreal beat the Oilers in edmonton in a game played outside. year before the lockout I believe
Didn't Edmonton play somebody outdoors a while back?
gridfaniker
07-13-07, 09:04 AM
Didn't Edmonton play somebody outdoors a while back?
you're kidding, right?
Didn't Edmonton play somebody outdoors a while back?
No, I believe it was Montreal who did that.
No, I believe it was Montreal who did that.
:doh:
that's right it was Montreal...they played the Oilers.
you're kidding, right?
no, I think they really did. It gets cold enough in Canada to play outdoors.
no, I think they really did. It gets cold enough in Canada to play outdoors.
You're kidding again, right?
You're kidding again, right?
not at all...here's a chart with the average monthy temps in Edmonton...
Monthly averages °F
January Avg Low: 5° Avg High: 20° Avg Precipitation: 0.42 in
February Avg Low: 9° Avg High: 26° Avg Precipitation: 0.29 in
March Avg Low: 19° Avg High: 36° Avg Precipitation: 0.32 in
April Avg Low: 31° Avg High: 52° Avg Precipitation: 0.74 in
May Avg Low: 42° Avg High: 63° Avg Precipitation: 1.25 in
June Avg Low: 50° Avg High: 69° Avg Precipitation: 1.93 in
July Avg Low: 54° Avg High: 73° Avg Precipitation: 2.3 in
August Avg Low: 52° Avg High: 72° Avg Precipitation: 1.64 in
September Avg Low: 42° Avg High: 62° Avg Precipitation: 0.96 in
October Avg Low: 32° Avg High: 51° Avg Precipitation: 0.46 in
November Avg Low: 18° Avg High: 33° Avg Precipitation: 0.34 in
December Avg Low: 8° Avg High: 24° Avg Precipitation: 0.3 in
They could easily play outside from December through at least the begining of March. I know playing hockey outside seems a little weird, but it can be done far enough north.
I don't know, I don't think the NHL would risk it. What if Chris Pronger fell through the ice? Imagine the lawsuit.
barry49s
07-18-07, 07:30 AM
Oh boy. Another hockey game.
http://cdn.nhl.com/images/upload/2007/12/ralphWilson_render.jpg
They are showing the Sabres practice on the NHL Network right now.
I assumed they would put some seats in closer to the rink. They didn't close up that huge gap.
solarte1969
12-31-07, 09:14 PM
I assumed they would put some seats in closer to the rink. They didn't close up that huge gap.
no, but the front row seats there are about (rough guess) 8-10 feet above the field for football.
Any ideas what uni's Buffalo is wearing? The Pens look sweet in the retro blue.
solarte1969
01-01-08, 04:57 PM
fun game to watch, but likely not so fun for the players. Pens win 2-1 in SO with Sid netting the winner.
Saved up poker winnings will likely go to purchase new Pens sweater (retro blue). Loved it, and BUF should be wearing those old schoolers too.
Stoopid to choose that date, but I'll be there if they do it. And it's Ralph Wilson Stadium.
So, did you go?
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/images/200801/20080102pd_penguins0101p_330.jpg
Can't remember where I read it, but the point was made that a lot of casual fans will tune in and see the uniforms, and then never see them again. Good point that the recognition when flipping through channels and stumbling upon those teams again will be lost.
I just wish that game wasn't 8 hours long. It was cool and all, but after a while I just wanted to see a damn hockey game and got tired of all the interuption.
So, did you go?
Grid forgot the password
From an NHL standard :) :) . . . .
I wonder what the numbers were for Charlotte (since there are quite a few ex Buffalo natives in the area).
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Classic earns higher ratings than any regular-season game in decade
Associated Press
NEW YORK -- More people tuned in on New Year's Day to see the NHL play outdoors than any other regular-season game in more than a decade.
The Penguins-Sabres game in snowy Buffalo -- the first regular-season outdoor NHL game in the United States -- drew a 2.6 overnight rating and a 5 share on NBC. Those were the best numbers since a six-game regional telecast on Fox drew a 3.0 overnight rating and a 7 share on Feb. 3, 1996.
Pittsburgh won 2-1 in a shootout on a Sidney Crosby's score before a crowd of more than 71,000 at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
The big numbers, in the stands and on TV, came three years after the NHL lockout forced the cancellation of an entire season and after last season's Stanley Cup finals on NBC drew record-low ratings.
"We're delighted by the success of this historic event," NBC Sports president Ken Schanzer said. "The Winter Classic exposed hockey to a larger audience and definitely made new fans of the game."
The Winter Classic ratings also surpassed Wayne Gretzky's final game, which was broadcast on Fox on April 18, 1999, and drew a 2.5/6.
The Buffalo and Pittsburgh markets led the ratings, at 38.2/58 and 17.7/30, respectively. But markets such as Sacramento, Calif., St. Louis and Denver also drew strong ratings, even though the game went up against a number of college football bowl games, including an intriguing Capital One Bowl between Florida and Michigan.
"This was one of the best events I've ever been a part of as a player, coach or broadcaster," NBC game analyst Eddie Olczyk said. "It truly was a memorable experience and a great day for the sport of hockey."
Overnight ratings measure the 55 largest TV markets in the United States, and each ratings point represents about 735,000 households. The rating is the percentage watching a telecast among homes with televisions, and the share is the percentage tuned into a broadcast among those households with televisions on at the time
solarte1969
01-03-08, 12:57 AM
I know, but can't share.
The glowing puck would have actually helped in this game.
I know, but can't share.
gay
I know, but can't share.
Why not? Do the Nielsen folks have a little Tony Soprano in them ? ? ?
solarte1969
01-04-08, 12:24 AM
Why not? Do the Nielsen folks have a little Tony Soprano in them ? ? ?
Can't share because I would be violating a clause in my contract.
Not gay, Playa. Not at all.
Can't share because I would be violating a clause in my contract.
Not gay, Playa. Not at all.
Even for events not appearing on NEWS14/TIME WARNER ? ? ? That I could understand if that was the case . . . I would think with the information being publicly known, I would think it wouldn't be that big of a deal to say 'In Charlotte, the Winter Classic got a ________ rating' . . . .
solarte1969
01-06-08, 04:22 PM
Even for events not appearing on NEWS14/TIME WARNER ? ? ? That I could understand if that was the case . . . I would think with the information being publicly known, I would think it wouldn't be that big of a deal to say 'In Charlotte, the Winter Classic got a ________ rating' . . . .
that's for the suits/my news director to do.
Here you go Yinzer, $20. They even have kids sizes for ya.
http://nhl.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p4226281dt.jpg
solarte1969
02-27-08, 06:29 PM
I'm still looking for a game weight sweater....Don't know much about the 550 RBK's, but I'm fairly sure they are replica weight.
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