SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 (edited) Well fellow fans, this series is on the West Coast, and the next one as well if the Red Wings are able to get past a solid Sharks team. Which means, for many of us, the inconvenience of late night road games. Even for people like me who live in the central time zone. It's pretty hard to keep the batteries running trying to watch an entire late game despite starting "early" at 9:00pm when I wake up so early in the morning. That being said, do whatever it takes to stay awake to watch everything...coffee, goofy exercise, walking around the house, going out to watch the game if bars/restaurants are still open, whatever else. Don't do what I did after the first OT in the game 6 clincher...I got too comfortable on my sofa, temporarily fell asleep right before 2 OT started, and woke up right after Franzen scored and the celebrating began. Go Wings! :beerbuddy: Edited April 24, 2007 by SouthernWingsFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 Do yourself a favor - get a DVR! It's one of the best investments I ever made! Either that or take a nap in the afternoon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bender 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 True dat. The only positive thing about west coast trips is that, silly as it seems, it makes me feel even more like a hockey fan because I have to experience some pain - kinda like the Wings - in order to see this thing through. Granted, it's not the same as getting cross checked into the boards or anything, but the whole lack of sleep and higher stress level of western trips makes it all feel more real to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKWING 8 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 this is another reason why i wanted to play the stars! games 3, 4 and 6 against the flames didn't end til 6am. i have been falling asleep in the middle of the day far too often over the last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 you US guys think it's bad for you? a 10PM ET start is 3AM here... there's no way i can stay awake to listen. I have enough trouble with the 7:00's... thats why i love the weekend games...nice and early Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 True dat. The only positive thing about west coast trips is that, silly as it seems, it makes me feel even more like a hockey fan because I have to experience some pain - kinda like the Wings - in order to see this thing through. Granted, it's not the same as getting cross checked into the boards or anything, but the whole lack of sleep and higher stress level of western trips makes it all feel more real to me. I feel the same way. You drag you ass into work and plop down at your desk and someone says, "Wow! What's wrong with you? Late night?" And right before you tell them to stop talking so ******* loud, you look up and say "I'm a Wings fan, and Franzen is awesome." with a smile on your face and bright, red eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 you US guys think it's bad for you? a 10PM ET start is 3AM here... there's no way i can stay awake to listen. I have enough trouble with the 7:00's... thats why i love the weekend games...nice and early Agreed. For me 10PM ET is 4AM . But I can't help myself, I stay up anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 While I obviously prefer earlier games, I'll still be up watching every second of every game. I was up until midnight on Sunday (having to wake up at 5:45), and I'm just used to it. Part of being a fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 We need to finish the Sharks off, fast - in four would be nice! I am leaving town for a week, going to - of all places - California, on May 5. So, it would make me happy to have the 2nd round over before Saturday, and know the Wings are moving on. Yes, I know that won't happen. But I can hope, right?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 Part of being a fan. It didn't used to be. *thinks longingly about the Eastern Conference days* I'm getting too old for this. The game ending at 1am is bad enough. The real problem begins when you can't fall asleep for another hour or two because you're too geeked to sleep. I'll still suck it up, though. Maybe invest in a cappucino machine for work to keep the caffeine buzz going all day long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HomeNugget 2 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 who cares if its on the west coast? i can sleep after the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 who cares if its on the west coast? i can sleep after the playoffs. "I can sleep when I'm dead," is a pretty appropriate Wings playoff slogan for this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 this is another reason why i wanted to play the stars! games 3, 4 and 6 against the flames didn't end til 6am. i have been falling asleep in the middle of the day far too often over the last week. same here. and I live another time zone to the east Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbrwing21 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 We need to finish the Sharks off, fast - in four would be nice! I am leaving town for a week, going to - of all places - California, on May 5. So, it would make me happy to have the 2nd round over before Saturday, and know the Wings are moving on. Yes, I know that won't happen. But I can hope, right?? I'm sure Lang is saying that too!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livediehockey80 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 What really sucks if the Wings beat San Jose...they have to play another Pacific time team in either Anaheim or Vancouver. Can't win. If the Wings make it to the Stanley Cup Finals, it will be so great to watch a game end BEFORE 10:00 p.m. on a work night. God help us if a 10:00 p.m. game in San Jose goes into double or triple overtime. For revenge purposes, the league should start Red Wings home games at 11:00 a.m. on weekends so the Sharks/Ducks/Canucks fans have to get their asses out of bed by the 8:00 a.m. for opening face-off. Muuah...hah hah hah hah. Hmmmm...coffee, bagel, eggs and hockey; nothing like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 It didn't used to be. *thinks longingly about the Eastern Conference days* I'm getting too old for this. The game ending at 1am is bad enough. The real problem begins when you can't fall asleep for another hour or two because you're too geeked to sleep. I'll still suck it up, though. Maybe invest in a cappucino machine for work to keep the caffeine buzz going all day long. C'mon v16, you're not that old. Monster Energy Drink in the morning works for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner 6 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 Don't do what I did after the first OT in the game 6 clincher...I got too comfortable on my sofa, temporarily fell asleep right before 2 OT started, and woke up right after Franzen scored and the celebrating began. Go Wings! :beerbuddy: LOL I did the same thing, fortunately I woke in time for the replay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 i set my alarm last night so i could wake up to listen to the Canucks game at 2am... lasted till the anthems and then i was sound asleep... woke up again 1/2 way through the 2nd and then just gave up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus Lizard 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 Do yourself a favor - get a DVR! It's one of the best investments I ever made! Either that or take a nap in the afternoon. For real about the DVR...Changes your life! But, sadly, I can't DVR a late game to watch the next day, because there is no way I could avoid the media the next day without finding out the results of the game. Hence, I must stay up and watch the game live (or at least the DVR way of live by buffering up for an hour to get through the comercials)...GO WINGS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VladyIBELIEVE16 257 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 I have to say if it means the Wings winning.. I don't care what time the games are on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 Yep, thats part of being a Wings fan. I've been staying up late watching the entire games for years, weather it be school or work, nothing gets in the way of watching my beloved Red Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeyh 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 I'm getting too old for this. The game ending at 1am is bad enough. The real problem begins when you can't fall asleep for another hour or two because you're too geeked to sleep. I'll still suck it up, though. Maybe invest in a cappucino machine for work to keep the caffeine buzz going all day long. I am also getting too old for it! The real problem is that I'm a stay-at-home mom so my kids suffer the ill effects of my late-night-Wings-watching instead of just desk work or something getting neglected. And my 8 year old wonders why I make her take a nap, lol! For revenge purposes, the league should start Red Wings home games at 11:00 a.m. on weekends so the Sharks/Ducks/Canucks fans have to get their asses out of bed by the 8:00 a.m. for opening face-off. Muuah...hah hah hah hah. Hmmmm...coffee, bagel, eggs and hockey; nothing like it. I've been thinking along those lines for years! Brilliant idea!! (ok, not so brilliant due to tv coverage, but still...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 i have no problem staying awake, i just have my priorities set straight, my grades take a hit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 What really sucks if the Wings beat San Jose...they have to play another Pacific time team in either Anaheim or Vancouver. Can't win. If the Wings make it to the Stanley Cup Finals, it will be so great to watch a game end BEFORE 10:00 p.m. on a work night. God help us if a 10:00 p.m. game in San Jose goes into double or triple overtime. For revenge purposes, the league should start Red Wings home games at 11:00 a.m. on weekends so the Sharks/Ducks/Canucks fans have to get their asses out of bed by the 8:00 a.m. for opening face-off. Muuah...hah hah hah hah. Hmmmm...coffee, bagel, eggs and hockey; nothing like it. eek... The Wings sometimes have trouble with early games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 When it comes to the Wings, I'll stay up whenever and however long that is needed. No prob here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
