auxlepli 17 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 Could be a possibilty as early as next year. http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=319711 That would be cool. I really would like to see an outdoor game in person sometime. I know several scenarios for the Wings have been proposed around here. I'd like to see the Wings play the Blackhawks at the Big House. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 why the penguins again? They already have a outdoor game this year, it should be another team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 why the penguins again? They already have a outdoor game this year, it should be another team. Because both teams play in Pennsylvania, and the only way to fill Beaver Stadium, which is F'-in huge and in the sticks, is to attract fans of both teams. It's a good idea. The Pens having an outdoor game doesn't preclude anyone else from having one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 i would like to see the wings play outdoors at the big house or something, that would be awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted December 19, 2007 why the penguins again? They already have a outdoor game this year, it should be another team. Phoniex vs atlanta in mexico city. MAKE IT HAPPEN BETTMAN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2007 The problem with having a hockey game at the Big House is that it has to be done during the daytime due to the stadium not having lights. Plus I don't think Univ. of Michigan is too thrilled about the idea of a hockey game in their football stadium. The cold war game wasnt even played at the Big House. It was played at Spartan Stadium. Now a hockey game at Ford Field is a strong possibility. That would be cool given that Ford Field will host the Frozen Four in 2010. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted December 19, 2007 Phoniex vs atlanta in mexico city. MAKE IT HAPPEN BETTMAN! Knowing Bettman, he'd probably give us speeches about how Mexico City is a great hockey market, and that the fans there are more intelligent than we think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2007 (edited) Knowing Bettman, he'd probably give us speeches about how Mexico City is a great hockey market, and that the fans there are more intelligent than we think. make it an outdoor game too in april. Edited December 19, 2007 by timothy1997 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted December 19, 2007 why the penguins again? Sidney Crosby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Diamonds 25 Report post Posted December 20, 2007 How stupid is Gary Bettman for scheduling this game on of all days New Years Day during all the college bowl games. This f***in guy it clueless!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted December 20, 2007 The problem with having a hockey game at the Big House is that it has to be done during the daytime due to the stadium not having lights. Plus I don't think Univ. of Michigan is too thrilled about the idea of a hockey game in their football stadium. The cold war game wasnt even played at the Big House. It was played at Spartan Stadium. Now a hockey game at Ford Field is a strong possibility. That would be cool given that Ford Field will host the Frozen Four in 2010. don't forget that that was also during a grass period for Michigan. know that was a big holdup for having a game there. but then again they might have similar resevations with thier new turf as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2007 don't forget that that was also during a grass period for Michigan. know that was a big holdup for having a game there. but then again they might have similar resevations with thier new turf as well. plus the cold war game if i recall was played at night. they can't do a night game at michigan stadium because they have no lights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted December 20, 2007 plus the cold war game if i recall was played at night. they can't do a night game at michigan stadium because they have no lights. I think you are right about the night game. Which makes sense to have the game during the colder part of the day. So that's strike two against the big house in this case. Not that I want to pick on my favorite school, but if you want to make 100,000+ sound like 20,000. Then you should put it in the big house. It so needs some sort of ceiling in it. Wether it be an upper level or small overhang (like I think the Vet had but not sure) to help focus the sound onto the field. Having a game at Ford field would be an excellent tune-up for the frozen four to work out the kinks, plus should return more attendance records back to michigan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted December 20, 2007 I never even heard of beaver stadium before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2007 I never even heard of beaver stadium before. Here's Beaver...Stadium Its a pretty huge stadium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfaninco 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2007 Sidney Crosby Bingo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted December 20, 2007 How stupid is Gary Bettman for scheduling this game on of all days New Years Day during all the college bowl games. This f***in guy it clueless!!! In regard to a potential Flyers/Penguins game, there's no mention of a date being considered. As for the Pens/Sabres game in a week and a bit, I believe the scheduling of it was planned so that they would be competing against as few bowl games as possible (one, I think). That said, I don't follow college sports at all, so I have no idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2007 In regard to a potential Flyers/Penguins game, there's no mention of a date being considered. As for the Pens/Sabres game in a week and a bit, I believe the scheduling of it was planned so that they would be competing against as few bowl games as possible (one, I think). That said, I don't follow college sports at all, so I have no idea. 4 college football bowl games are in progress during the pittsburgh/buffalo game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted December 21, 2007 4 college football bowl games are in progress during the pittsburgh/buffalo game. In all honesty, most college football fans don't know s*** about hockey and vice versa. Yes, there's always exceptions, but what I'm saying is that a true hockey fan will watch this game because you don't get many like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2007 In all honesty, most college football fans don't know s*** about hockey and vice versa. Yes, there's always exceptions, but what I'm saying is that a true hockey fan will watch this game because you don't get many like it. my post was in reply of MacK_Attack saying their was only 1 college football game. I seriously doubt that you will have a large following of sports fans around Michigan that are interested in pittsburgh/buffalo while the Michigan-Florida football game is being played. They should have made it another date if they wanted to catch the causal sports fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
