philly97flyer Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/flyers/12556301.htmlAs a Flyers fan, this would take the rivalry to a whole new level. Imagine 50-60,000 Flyers fans at one end, and about 50-60,000 Pens fans at the other in the bitter cold. Penn State is right in the middle of Philly and Pittsburgh, so I think there would be a huge showing from both cities. No doubt the game would be a sellout. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 If were to happen..... Bitter cold, bitter rivals.....ohhh boy. (and the possiblity of me being able to say ive been to two outdoors nhl games, some good bragging rights) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterE Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 The pinnacle of all outdoor games to me would still be a Wild-Stars matchup at the Gophers' new TCF Bank Stadium in 2009. All other possible scenarios for an outdoor game pale in comparison. Get Ron Santo in the Hall of Fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 The pinnacle of all outdoor games to me would still be a Wild-Stars matchup at the Gophers' new TCF Bank Stadium in 2009. All other possible scenarios for an outdoor game pale in comparison.Red Wings-Avalanche in either Comerica Park (Detroit) or Invesco Field (Denver) could come close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakwood Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 The pinnacle of all outdoor games to me would still be a Wild-Stars matchup at the Gophers' new TCF Bank Stadium in 2009. All other possible scenarios for an outdoor game pale in comparison.Habs-Leafs at Molson Stadium, or Flames-Oilers at either McMahon or Commonwealth would have that game beaten easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 A even better idea... the Penguins play a game in a REAL igloo.... I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hormone Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I just don't get the whole novelty of playing an indoor game outside. Let me guess...we can bust out those "tite baby blue uniz cuz they rawk." Ca$H Grab alert... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfan1 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 It would be best for different teams to host the event every year. With that said, let's see the battle on Ontario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDuffy26 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I think it would be a good idea, seeing as the game would efinately sell out (yes, even at Beaver Stadium) and provide each owner with 3x as much reveune they get from a normal game. Couple that with the fact that I'd probably go, and you've got yourself a good hockey setting. Interesting Baseball fact: In 1960: Baltimore, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh had 2 AAA affiliates, while Los Angeles had 3 teams...and the New York Yankees had the Kansas City Athletics.Interesting Hockey fact: In 1974, the Buffalo Sabres draft Taro Tsujimoto of the Toyko Katanas with th 183 pick in the draft. It was later revealed that Taro didn't exist, but Taro is still listed as an offical draftee of the Buffalo Sabres in their Media Guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrdevil Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I just don't get the whole novelty of playing an indoor game outside. Let me guess...we can bust out those "tite baby blue uniz cuz they rawk." Ca$H Grab alert...Well there is a history of hockey outdoors. I believe the Olympic Hockey tournament (as well as the World Championships) were played outdoors up until the 1960's. Yea it's a cash grab but it's a cool cash grab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YELDARBfield Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I'm calling it:Predators v. Thrashers at Neyland Stadium. Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn • Tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB61 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I'm there, baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Man Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 It's too bad the Penguins can't open the Mellon Arena's roof and play there. That would just be sweet as hell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Meningocele Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 The pinnacle of all outdoor games to me would still be a Wild-Stars matchup at the Gophers' new TCF Bank Stadium in 2009. All other possible scenarios for an outdoor game pale in comparison.Red Wings-Avalanche in either Comerica Park (Detroit) or Invesco Field (Denver) could come close.Nah, that rivalry's lost some steam, whether fans of either club want to admit it or not. I'm in favor of one game per year to rotate around the league--but in terms of U.S. cities, Minny-St. Paul would be the quintessential venue, no matter who they host. Nobody can top it for the combination of cold weather and overall hockey voracity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I'm calling it:Predators v. Thrashers at Neyland Stadium.The day that 100,000 people in the Deep South converge upon a football stadium to watch a hockey game will be the day after I fly to Mars, colonize it, migrate at least 5,000 people, and turn Mars into New New York, all in the same day. But seriously, that'd be awesome. I'd go if that could actually happen. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew22 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I'm calling it:Predators v. Thrashers at Neyland Stadium.The day that 100,000 people in the Deep South converge upon a football stadium to watch a hockey game will be the day after I fly to Mars, colonize it, migrate at least 5,000 people, and turn Mars into New New York, all in the same day. But seriously, that'd be awesome. I'd go if that could actually happen.I'd buy tickets and go. Eagles/Heels/Dawgs/Falcons/Hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 OK, lets say this becomes an annual thing, where else could games go:Pens-Flyers @ Penn State (107,282)Leafs-Habs @ Percival Molson Stadium (25,000) or Roger Centre w/ roof open (53,000)Wild-anyone @ New TCF Bank Stadium (50,200)Some combination of Rangers, Isles, and Devils @ New Yankee Stadium (53,000), Citi Field (45,000), or Meadowlands Stadium (current: 80,242 - future: 82,500)Avs-anyone @ Invesco Field (76,125) or Coors Field (50,449)Wings-anyone @ Comerica Park (41,070) or Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor (136,373) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS85 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I'm surprised more teams haven't tried to put something like this together. Hockey would be amazing to watch outdoors with professional teams going toe to toe. Quote "You are nothing more than a small cancer on this message board. You are not entertaining, you are a complete joke." twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 OK, lets say this becomes an annual thing, where else could games go:Pens-Flyers @ Penn State (107,282)Leafs-Habs @ Percival Molson Stadium (25,000) or Roger Centre w/ roof open (53,000)Wild-anyone @ New TCF Bank Stadium (50,200)Some combination of Rangers, Isles, and Devils @ New Yankee Stadium (53,000), Citi Field (45,000), or Meadowlands Stadium (current: 80,242 - future: 82,500)Avs-anyone @ Invesco Field (76,125) or Coors Field (50,449)Wings-anyone @ Comerica Park (41,070) or Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor (136,373)You could also throw a few more onto my list:Bruins host @ either Gillette Stadium, Alumni Stadium, or Fenway Park.Blackhawks host @ Soldier FieldBluejackets host @ Ohio Stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB61 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Hell... why stop there?Lightning-Panthers at Raymond James!Kings-Ducks at the Rose Bowl!Sharks-anyone at Monster Park!YAAAAAAAAAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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