outdoor game teams to wear vintage jerseys.

[zata40 3]

http://nhllogos.blogspot.com/

I think it's a great idea, I love seeing the vintage jerseys.

I'm go pumped for the outdooe game, it's going to be sweet.

[T.Low 1,011]

http://nhllogos.blogspot.com/

I think it's a great idea, I love seeing the vintage jerseys.

I'm go pumped for the outdooe game, it's going to be sweet.

Sweet.

Was the trend to do an outdoor game started by the UofM-MSU Cold War, or was it someone else in recent history, like Mystery, Alaska vs the NY Rangers?

[shannyfan1414 0]

I love the old school jersey idea. I wish that more teams would pull out vintage sweaters more often. Maybe do it with the original six when they meet.

I would have to imagine that the NHL is pulling for the outdoor game based on the the EDM and MON game from a few years. That whent pretty well. I think tha they should change the date of the game since you will be going head to with bowl games.

[BringHomeTheCup! 0]

The next question is, are the throwbacks going to be the new style, or old style?

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

I hate both of those jerseys, but the good thing is no RBK Edge s*** at the outdoor game. BTW, why is this outdoor game with Pittsburgh and Buffalo? It'd make more sense to have Detroit or Boston against Montreal or Toronto.

[BringHomeTheCup! 0]

I hate both of those jerseys, but the good thing is no RBK Edge s*** at the outdoor game. BTW, why is this outdoor game with Pittsburgh and Buffalo? It'd make more sense to have Detroit or Boston against Montreal or Toronto.

From what I've read, they want do a game with Detroit and Toronto. Most likely in Toronto due to the erratic weather in Michigan.

Personally, I'd like to save things like this for the O-6 teams. It would be a great way to rekindle the rivalries.

[theman19 47]

if they ever do anything with T.O. it's against another Canadian team, no way they play us

[Kp-Wings 3]

From what I've read, they want do a game with Detroit and Toronto. Most likely in Toronto due to the erratic weather in Michigan.

I don't think Toronto has a stadium to do it in, though. Rogers Stadium does have a retractable roof, but I think they keep it closed in the winter. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's what I've heard.

Edited November 4, 2007 by Kp-Wings

[BringHomeTheCup! 0]

I don't think Toronto has a stadium to do it in, though. Rogers Stadium does have a retractable roof, but I think they keep it closed in the winter. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's what I've heard.

There has to be something somewhere near Toronto, maybe in London?

[schulzte 18]

Winter Classic 2009; Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium. Any takers?

[toby91_ca 620]

I don't think Toronto has a stadium to do it in, though. Rogers Stadium does have a retractable roof, but I think they keep it closed in the winter. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's what I've heard.

I have no idea if there is an actual rule about keeping it closed during the winter, but if they do, it could simply be due to weather than an actual rule. Also, I'm not aware of any major sporting events played there during the winter.

But hey, they could always play at Exhibition stadium or whatever it is called now (where the soccer team plays).

[SweWings 45]

I love that Buffalo one...great stuff

[MacK_Attack 108]

I don't think Toronto has a stadium to do it in, though. Rogers Stadium does have a retractable roof, but I think they keep it closed in the winter. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's what I've heard.

Yeah, Rogers Centre roof is sealed shut for the winter.

I think the Leafs proposed a BMO Field game against Ottawa or Montreal for this year, but the league would only do it if they played Pittsburgh and on a date and time targeted at U.S. viewers, and the Leafs backed out of it.

They still want to do one, but they want it to be a Hockey Day in Canada game, preferably.

[auxlepli 17]

Kudos to the NHL for doing at least one thing right. Or maybe I should thank the teams involved?

[irishtemper14+25 11]

sweet, i hope its telivised

[DEVILSWATERBOY 10]

If there was an original 6 team or at least a team out of the West I would watch this game other than that I have no intrest in this. Do we actually think that alot of Canadian fans are going to watch this game without a Canadian team playing lets be realistic it is a great idea but not well thought out

[MacK_Attack 108]

If there was an original 6 team or at least a team out of the West I would watch this game other than that I have no intrest in this. Do we actually think that alot of Canadian fans are going to watch this game without a Canadian team playing lets be realistic it is a great idea but not well thought out

They don't care about Canadian viewers for this one. It's all about drumming up some interest in the U.S. and trotting Crosby out on a big stage on a major network.

Canadians will watch because very, very few Canadians would pick a college football game over a hockey game, especially one with the kind of circumstances that this one carries.

[DEVILSWATERBOY 10]

They don't care about Canadian viewers for this one. It's all about drumming up some interest in the U.S. and trotting Crosby out on a big stage on a major network.

Canadians will watch because very, very few Canadians would pick a college football game over a hockey game, especially one with the kind of circumstances that this one carries.

I am a Wings fan and this game has no reflection on the West what so ever do you honestly believe that a hockey fan from Duckland or Dallas gives a rats but about this game no becuase it does not affect thier teams what so ever and further more the 2 teams are in th East and most of there viewers for this will be Sabers or Pen fans both small market teams I could see maybe the Rangers and Pens it would have more of an intrest bescuase of the bigger market in New York in other words if the league wants to promote the sport they need to include both confrences when doing games like this. Not intrested and don't care about these 2 teams I would rather watch paint dry.

[Guest jaytan]

This is so stupid. They should play the outdoor game in Anaheim or at least in Raleigh, where there are real fans.

Edited November 5, 2007 by jaytan

[raidedredwing2 0]

I think the marketing for the NHL is really going to hell these days. Expecially when it comes to these jerseys. All this hype about RBK Edge performance Uniform System... that ripp with the slightest tug, and limits range of motion, abolishing the 3rd jersey. But now allowing 2 teams to wear a throwback jersey. I figured the NHL would make a standpoint on that. Not to mention that the RBK Edge jerseys will go back to the old material next season.

[Jwo 7]

If there was an original 6 team or at least a team out of the West I would watch this game other than that I have no intrest in this. Do we actually think that alot of Canadian fans are going to watch this game without a Canadian team playing lets be realistic it is a great idea but not well thought out

Canadians will be watching it because of Sidney Crosby.

[DEVILSWATERBOY 10]

This is so stupid. They should play the outdoor game in Anaheim or at least in Raleigh, where there are real fans.

Why not thats were the real fans are

Canadians will be watching it because of Sidney Crosby.

we will have to check the ratings after this one I think it will lay an egg

[vangvace 12]

I think the marketing for the NHL is really going to hell these days. Expecially when it comes to these jerseys. All this hype about RBK Edge performance Uniform System... that ripp with the slightest tug, and limits range of motion, abolishing the 3rd jersey. But now allowing 2 teams to wear a throwback jersey. I figured the NHL would make a standpoint on that. Not to mention that the RBK Edge jerseys will go back to the old material next season.

they're supposed to be coming back next season.

[timothy1997 0]

Winter Classic 2009; Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium. Any takers?

Didn't they try to play the Michigan-Michigan State outdoor game a few years ago at Michigan Stadium and they turned it down. Ended up playing the game at Spartan Stadium.

[CAredwingsfan91 28]

those penguins jeserys are friggin awesome!