Motown 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2007 (edited) dont know if its been posted here yet but the Forums have been dead lately after the season ended for the Wings. http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2890523 "According to league sources, the NHL is planning another outdoor game for the 2007-08 regular season. The date, site and clubs involved were not disclosed. The sources did indicate the game will likely include at least one American-based team and it will be televised in the U.S. by NBC as part of its regular-season schedule. The clubs and venue will be determined by stadium availability and logistics, as well as market size (for television purposes). NHL spokesman Frank Brown had no comment. In 2003, the league took the game outdoors for the highly successful "Heritage Classic" in Edmonton. A crowd of nearly 60,000 braved sub-zero temperatures at Commonwealth Stadium to see the Oilers skate against the Canadiens. That game was preceded by a legends tilt, featuring stars such as Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier and Guy Lafleur. Messier, who at the time was an active member of the New York Rangers, received permission to participate in the special event." Edited June 2, 2007 by Motown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hardcoretom21 71 Report post Posted June 2, 2007 "American-based team" I'm guessing NY or Detroit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2007 "American-based team" I'm guessing NY or Detroit! how cool would it be for Detroit Vs. Toronto! Very cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted June 2, 2007 boo desperate marketing... hooray outdoor hockey. Put it in the Big House!!! can you say 110,000+ fans. This plus "expanding" to the European market should make for an interesting season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yc172 3 Report post Posted June 2, 2007 how cool would it be for Detroit Vs. Toronto! Very cool They could put the rink half in USA, half in Canada. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted June 2, 2007 They could put the rink half in USA, half in Canada. LOL That'd be funny! Why the hell not, it's just 1 game. It's not going to significantly do much to help or hurt the NHL IMO. Just a marketing gimmick that probably won't do much, but it's not like it's going to kill anybody, so might as well give it a whirl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted June 2, 2007 how cool would it be for Detroit Vs. Toronto! Very cool But, barring a last minute schedule change, Detroit doesn't play the Leafs next season..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flip-check 6 Report post Posted June 2, 2007 I remember the legends game, but I don't recall if it was any good or worthwhile. To say the least though I'd almost feel like making a pilgrimmage to see this game, Just because outdoor hockey is cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Statts 4 Report post Posted June 6, 2007 Here is some more info on the outdoor game. Looks like Detroit is in the mix. They could have the game at Comerica Park since Ilitch owns it. That would be badass. LINK The National Hockey League plans to play host to another outdoor game on New Year's Day 2008. The host team has yet to be determined, but this time the game is not expected to be held in Canada. Detroit, Buffalo and Pittsburgh are three of the interested teams. The 2007-08 NHL schedule is not expected to be finalized until mid-July. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted June 6, 2007 Here is some more info on the outdoor game. Looks like Detroit is in the mix. They could have the game at Comerica Park since Ilitch owns it. That would be badass. LINK If the nhl actually has legends from the penguins or buffalo play over Det. or NYR (hell, i'd even like to see NYI over those two) then as a leauge we have no idea what we're doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted June 6, 2007 That's awesome news. I remember the Oiler game they had outside. And the Michigan Vs. Michigan State game that was outdoors. Just a joy to watch when ya get the chance. Especially at night. Its just cool as hell to see something so old school. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
w00p33 2 Report post Posted June 6, 2007 Living in WI, I'd obviously want it to be Lambeau Field, but since we have no real home team that would mean it would have to be Chicago or MN to be the home team. That would make it obvious that it won't be there, right? There's an exception though. UW did play Ohio there outdoors so it's already been proven that it can be done here. (if I recall, about 40,000 showed up) I watched the Heritage Classic, the UW vs OH games, and saw pictures from the MI vs MI State games and it's a very cool concept and great to watch. The only weird thing is seeing how far the crowd is from the action. But then you have the football stadium's huge jumbotron and if we ever got an NHL game here I would SO be there. That said, wherever the game is played I'll still watch for sure. I'd love it to be here but I doubt it. Oh well, one can dream.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted June 6, 2007 I heard rumors that it will be Phoenix and Dallas playing somewhere in the Sanoran. (I kid) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spydrwebb 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2007 if we're lucky enough for it to be at comerica... i'm there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDDYGIBBY5 1 Report post Posted June 6, 2007 Considering the thoughtfulness of the NHL front office and Gary Bettman, I just hope they don't try for an outdoor game in Gary's beloved Southeast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted June 6, 2007 if we're lucky enough for it to be at comerica... i'm there! Oh you know it! Nothing could keep me from that stadium. That would be amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2007 (edited) a game of this maggnatude would be great for hockey to do every year or 2. and is sweet to have it detroit in the mix, its getting me excited about this all and for it to be at comerica park....WHOO WHOO come on gary set the date, and opponet, IM THERE! Edited June 6, 2007 by Motown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted June 6, 2007 a game of this maggnatude would be great for hockey to do every year or 2. and is sweet to have it detroit in the mix, its getting me excited about this all and for it to be at comerica park....WHOO WHOO come on gary set the date, and opponet, IM THERE! Oh i could dream Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zata fan 40 6 Report post Posted June 6, 2007 Wow, I would kill to get tickets, but would Comerica be big enough? I would think they would want a bigger venue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96warrior 11 Report post Posted June 6, 2007 The Globe and Mail article says New Year's Day 2008. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CupChamps979802 35 Report post Posted June 6, 2007 Wouldn't It be great to see Stevie lace up the skates in a legends game. I sure hope this works out!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted June 6, 2007 They should have it on the Detroit River. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
