RageATheM Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 So I've been hearing a couple rumours that LA might try to have an outdoor game on Hockey Day In America at Dodgers stadium and the rumoured opponent would be the Ducks. As a Ducks fan I think it would be amazing especially considering I'm planning my honeymoon around that time so would be a good start to it! Also the prospect of what jerseys they'd wear for the event would be awesome as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYIJM29 Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Burger King v. Wild Wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeblitz47 Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 I really want this to happen. I would really want to go but, I just wouldn't want to get stabbed at Chavez Ravine. It would be great for hockey in California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotiaCygnus Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Burger King v. Wild Wing. YES. Your thinking is truly great, good sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsl135 Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 I would LOVE if they wore the Wild Wing vs. Burger King! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYIJM29 Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 YES. Your thinking is truly great, good sir! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ConcreteCharlie Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 They have had outdoor games in Vegas and Mexico City, it can be done, but personally I think it's kind of a dumb idea. It can happen but won't be good quality, look at the chippiness of the ice in places like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh when the temperatures were in the high 40s to mid 50s. Why do I want to watch two teams skate around in slush on a sunny day? Outdoor games are for cold places, period, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mharolde Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 They have had outdoor games in Vegas and Mexico City, it can be done, but personally I think it's kind of a dumb idea. It can happen but won't be good quality, look at the chippiness of the ice in places like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh when the temperatures were in the high 40s to mid 50s. Why do I want to watch two teams skate around in slush on a sunny day? Outdoor games are for cold places, period, sorry. As you mentioned the Kings and Rangers played a game in Vegas during the Gretzky era. It was 80 degrees! I remember Gretzky saying the ice was actually in good condition. I would imagine there have been some technological advances in ice refrigeration since then so I think it can be pulled off. The game would also be played at night most likely. If I recall correctly one of the cold weather cities that hosted a Winter Classic played the game on slushy ice so just because it is cold doesn't mean the ice will be good. As I mentioned before, just because it isn't freezing outside doesn't mean the ice will be bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStiggy Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I heard this rumour too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnwildfan7000 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I think the 2015 winter classic will feature the penguins, since the league is so in love with them playing these winter classics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Matthews Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Even though ESPN has a contract for the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium through 2015, the college conferences are currently only signed through the game in December 2013, which means it is entirely possible that in 2015 the Winter Classic can be at Yankee Stadium with the Rangers as the home team, if they take off from the college football game in December 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guam64 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Trust me, you don't want to be anywhere near Dodger Stadium unless you like getting stabbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mharolde Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Trust me, you don't want to be anywhere near Dodger Stadium unless you like getting stabbed. How many games at Dodger Stadium have you been to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Matthews Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 http://riveraveblues.com/2013/04/report-yankee-stadium-is-the-preferred-venue-for-nhl-game-next-january-84751/ Report: Yankee Stadium is “preferred venue” for NHL game in JanuaryBy Mike Axisa Via Helen Elliot: Yankee Stadium is the “preferred venue” for an outdoor NHL game on January 26th of next year. The NHL is hoping to play three outdoors games next winter — the scheduled Winter Classic in Michigan plus two others. Dodgers Stadium is the favorite to land the third game. The Yankees have been trying to lure the Winter Classic — the NHL’s annual marquee/cash cow event — to the Bronx since the new Yankee Stadium opened in 2009, but scheduling conflicts with the Pinstripe Bowl have prevented it from happening. The Pinstripe Bowl contract doesn’t expire until 2015, but the Winter Classic is usually played right around New Year’s. The tentative late-January schedule of this game could make it possible. Either way, I’m totally there if it happens. (h/t Ryan Dadoun) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYIJM29 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Perfect! I just got a connection to Yankee Stadium ticket sales this past month! Isles-Rangers. Navy Fisherman v. White Liberty!!!1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Matthews Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 LETS DO IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYIJM29 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 LETS DO IT! Definitely. I think Im still on Winter Break at that time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islesfan25 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Perfect! I just got a connection to Yankee Stadium ticket sales this past month! Isles-Rangers. Navy Fisherman v. White Liberty!!!1 So do I... Would be there in a heartbeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Perfect! I just got a connection to Yankee Stadium ticket sales this past month! Hook a brother up, I need to get to Mo's farewell tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiggoalie Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Lets get a bus together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseymikea Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 If they go with Wild Wing vs. Burger King, will that make the original CCM jerseys more or less desirable and which direction will the value of these jerseys be driven? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant! Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Bingo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolinLA Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I think the Kings lost the trademark to the Burger King design in 2005 and didn't renew it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkyardAthletic Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 If they go with Wild Wing vs. Burger King, will that make the original CCM jerseys more or less desirable and which direction will the value of these jerseys be driven? No chance this is happening for the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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