chelios4eva 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Is it true that when this site first game out, on April 1st, Matt changed this to a "letsgoavs" site? I remember reading that sometime. I wish I could have seen it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Haha, good one Matt. You had me going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 (edited) I completely fell for that. Hahahahaha. That was actually a really, really good one. In fact.. I'm going to use it right now with some friends. God, I got such a shiver up my spine from seeing that picture. EDIT: Yes. You have waaaaaay too much time on your hands. And I like the save as 'itsnotreal.' Edited April 1, 2008 by cirov19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Is it true that when this site first game out, on April 1st, Matt changed this to a "letsgoavs" site? I remember reading that sometime. I wish I could have seen it Hahaha yep. That was probably the best joke yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hank=FutureCaptain Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Hahaha yep. That was probably the best joke yet. Even though you weren't even a member then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladiator 116 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Is it true that when this site first game out, on April 1st, Matt changed this to a "letsgoavs" site? I remember reading that sometime. I wish I could have seen it I think that was in 2002 when Matt did that on April Fools Day. I remember that the message board/server puked during the Cup finals and everybody had to register to the site again so that's why the earliest members on here are from June 2002 even though some of us (including me) have been members here for quite longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 i did just now just some lady singing O.o The first documented instance of a telephone rickroll? I think it takes the prank to a whole new level. (And I'm so glad I can hang up quickly) Matt you owe me 1 cell phone minute! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 38 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 I almost s*** my pants and was about to start the bomb threats, but then I realized it was April 1st... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Wouldn't be too bad!?!? Dude don't compare the historic NHL with soccer. It's not like those soccer unis are from the early 1900s. My grandpa would roll in his grave if he ever saw the historic Red Wings jersey looking like a nascar. So yes, it would be VERY bad. Which is why the NHL will never let that happen. The history and tradition of the NHL is so unique. Advertisements plastered all over would be atrocious. my "soccer" team which btw has a sponsor on their shirt and has for over 25 years now, is about 50 years older than the Red Wings... and they've been wearing the same uniform since 1882 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hank=FutureCaptain Report post Posted April 1, 2008 my "soccer" team which btw has a sponsor on their shirt and has for over 25 years now, is about 50 years older than the Red Wings... and they've been wearing the same uniform since 1882 Exactly. They've already been doing it for many years. So it's a lot different. Not to mention, how can you even compare YOUR soccer team to the NHL's Detroit Red Wings professional hockey team??? Dude that's not even close to the same. Millions more would be affected by the Red Wings doing that. Where as no one would care about your soccer team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Exactly. They've already been doing it for many years. So it's a lot different. Not to mention, how can you even compare YOUR soccer team to the NHL's Detroit Red Wings professional hockey team??? Dude that's not even close to the same. Millions more would be affected by the Red Wings doing that. Where as no one would care about your soccer team. seriously? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hank=FutureCaptain Report post Posted April 1, 2008 seriously? Oh no I'm sure his little podunk soccer team has many more fans than the highest level of pro hockey there is. And an original 6 no less. Yeah it's very comparable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hank=FutureCaptain Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Hell, the Canadian fans alone wayyyy outnumber any fans his team has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pavyaz19 1 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 this is an unbelievable outrage. Congratulations Mr. Bettman, you have successfully turned our beloved sport into a minor-league disgrace. Until he is gone, our sport will continue to be destroyed. I found this page the other day, I've ordered mine, I wish everyone in every arena would wear these for the first round of the playoffs... Stop Bettman T-Shirts This seriously ruined my freaking day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Oh no I'm sure his little podunk soccer team has many more fans than the highest level of pro hockey there is. And an original 6 no less. Yeah it's very comparable. You could not possibly sound any dumber given that his "little podunk soccer team" probably plays in the English Premiership. Just to make you sound as dumb as possible, I hope his favorite is Manchester United, which has a followership of about 330 million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hank=FutureCaptain Report post Posted April 1, 2008 You could not possibly sound any dumber given that his "little podunk soccer team" probably plays in the English Premiership. Just to make you sound as dumb as possible, I hope his favorite is Manchester United, which has a followership of about 330 million. Well now you sound really dumb. Considering he NEVER made it sound like anything other then a soccer team that he plays for. And I assume we don't have any pro soccer players on the board. So I figured it wasn't a pro team. Cause OBVIOUSLY if I had known it was a pro soccer team I would know PRO soccer fans outnumber all of our 4 major sports combined. Hense the word podunk. I figured It was a low level soccer team. Nice try though smart guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hank=FutureCaptain Report post Posted April 1, 2008 this is an unbelievable outrage. Congratulations Mr. Bettman, you have successfully turned our beloved sport into a minor-league disgrace. Until he is gone, our sport will continue to be destroyed. I found this page the other day, I've ordered mine, I wish everyone in every arena would wear these for the first round of the playoffs... Stop Bettman T-Shirts This seriously ruined my freaking day. Dude, its April 1st... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hank=FutureCaptain Report post Posted April 1, 2008 my "soccer" team I took that as a team that HE plays for. My bad I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pavyaz19 1 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Dude, its April 1st... If this is an April Fools joke, I'll be extremely happy. My problem is when I was listening to Bettman speak on XM NHL Radio 6 weeks ago about putting ads on goalies jerseys (down their sleeves). That was indeed no joke. Bettman is capable of it, if it really is a joke, it's not too far off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 It wouldn't be too bad, I mean soccer has advertisements on their uniforms. That's why soccer uniforms look so terrible, to say nothing of european hockey. If your team colours/logo aren't sacred enough to be exempt from corporate whoring, what the hell is the point anymore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 this is an unbelievable outrage. Congratulations Mr. Bettman, you have successfully turned our beloved sport into a minor-league disgrace. Until he is gone, our sport will continue to be destroyed. I found this page the other day, I've ordered mine, I wish everyone in every arena would wear these for the first round of the playoffs... Stop Bettman T-Shirts This seriously ruined my freaking day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Almost fell for it. Was about to get ragey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 I'm pretty worn out mentally from work and moving stuff into my new home these past few days but this didn't get past me thankfully. You gotta go all out though instead of the Little Ceaser's promotion. GM, Ford, Tide Dishwashing detergent, Wal-Mart, et al. Decorate the whole uniform. I wasn't around for LetsGoAvs on April Fools a few years ago but heard the uproar was downright hilarious. The prank a few years ago suggesting a jersey change was just downright hilarious, getting a small bunch of us to agree with ideas completely out of left field and others wandering what the hell has happened to us where we would think these things. That was awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ultrapail 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 my sons bday is april 1 (I have no trouble remembering the date) , so every year I hop on here and look for the april fools post. it's getting pretty funny Nice job Matt!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 I received death threats for the LetsGoAvs.com spoof. Now that's hardcore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
