nash61 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Flyers to take on the Rangers in Philly.http://www.csnphilly.com/05/12/11/Sources-Flyers-to-host-Rangers-in-Winter/news_flyers.html?blockID=521730&feedID=704 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Wonder if they still have the game on January 1st as that's a Sunday and Week 17. Granted the NFL may not even play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Great, Rangers-Flyers for the billionth time on NBC........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 Wonder if they still have the game on January 1st as that's a Sunday and Week 17. Granted the NFL may not even play.From the article:The Flyers will host the 2012 Winter Classic at Citizens Bank Park, according to league sources, on Jan. 2 -- a day after when the event is usually held. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 This will be the Flyers' second time in the Winter Classic, and though they've never played in a WC, this will be the second outdoor game for the Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Can't wait for the 2012 Pennsylvania Winter Classic to continue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 2013 will be Flyers-Penguins from Happy Valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmoehrin Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Like the matchup. That's about as south as I'd want to go for an outdoor game though. Philly's cold in the winter, but I wouldn't call it freezing. I'd say temperature is definitely going to be a concern but its more then worth it though for this game. Best idea the NHL has had in decades.Only other cities I can think of capable hosting this game that haven't done so already are Columbus, Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York and Washington. Maybe St. Louis, although I think that might be pushing it a bit for cold weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 The temperature isn't really as big of a problem as people think. It's rain that is the biggest concern, like we learned last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmoehrin Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 The temperature isn't really as big of a problem as people think. It's rain that is the biggest concern, like we learned last year.True, but Philly gets alot of rain in the winter as well.Still I think the concerns are definately a worthwhile risk. If I were the NHL I'd look into how you could potentially put a covering over the ice without affecting sight lines that much. I don't know how the rink will be set up, but I think with enough planning that it should be possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElwoodCuse Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 2013 will be Flyers-Penguins from Happy Valley.I know you're being silly but I think the 2013 game is all but guaranteed to be in Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still MIGHTY Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 This will be the Flyers' second time in the Winter Classic, and though they've never played in a WC, this will be the second outdoor game for the Rangers. Great reference, but you are actually right. This will be the Rangers 2nd outdoor game. They played the Kings at the MGM Grand in Vegas for a preseason game in 1991. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Great, Rangers-Flyers for the billionth time on NBC........Don't worry too much. Lake Tahoe will get one soon enough and we'll get to see the Sharks take on the Kings in retro gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJourney Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Great, Rangers-Flyers for the billionth time on NBC........Don't worry too much. Lake Tahoe will get one soon enough and we'll get to see the Sharks take on the Kings in retro gear Now that would be sick and you can count me there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmee Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 This will be the Flyers' second time in the Winter Classic, and though they've never played in a WC, this will be the second outdoor game for the Rangers. Great reference, but you are actually right. This will be the Rangers 2nd outdoor game. They played the Kings at the MGM Grand in Vegas for a preseason game in 1991.Caesar's Palace. MGM Grand is a distinctly indoor venue. The rest of that post is spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer15 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Great, Rangers-Flyers for the billionth time on NBC........As my buddy and I always say it's the NBC original 4Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Red Wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelayedPenalty Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Great, Rangers-Flyers for the billionth time on NBC........As my buddy and I always say it's the NBC original 4Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Red Wings10 more years of the NHL on NBC. Spin the wheel and see which 2 teams will play each other this week. What? We already had that game last week? Oh well, we'll do it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Great, Rangers-Flyers for the billionth time on NBC........As my buddy and I always say it's the NBC original 4Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Red Wings10 more years of the NHL on NBC. Spin the wheel and see which 2 teams will play each other this week. What? We already had that game last week? Oh well, we'll do it again!Well since Comcast recently bought NBC Universal, one would hope that more teams are given exposure on the NHL on NBC broadcasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 2013 will be Flyers-Penguins from Happy Valley.I know you're being silly but I think the 2013 game is all but guaranteed to be in Washington.There's little chance of a 2013 season let alone a 2013 Winter Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieJ1984 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Well thats good its on January 2nd, as Jan 1st is the mummers parade in philly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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