Yzermania19 1 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 At least I get CBC here, so I'll be able to watch it. Good thing too, because I was thinking for a minute I might have to go looking for another religion... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 My local NBC has "to be announced" for game time. I'm extremely fond of God, but not being Catholic, I'd rather watch the Wings (no offense to Catholics). I suppose there are more Catholics than Wings fans. Definately more than Preds fans. They gotta go with the ratings. Pity, though. Maybe we can convince the Pope to twirl an octopus around his head? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawings 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Maybe we can convince the Pope to twirl an octopus around his head? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-TownWing 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Sort of a different type of problem in Cleveland: our NBC affiliate does Indians games pretty much every Sunday. As of right now it's slotted so we'll get the last hour of the Wings game, but they had a similar setup last Sunday and the Indians didn't end until after the Flyers-Caps game. So I'm exploring online and driving out-of-market options at the moment. And cursing people who are lame and demand Indians games on free TV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Maybe we can convince the Pope to twirl an octopus around his head? that would be awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan13 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Who in hell would watch the Pope? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Who in hell would watch the Pope? No one. That's why it's being broadcast on earth. Sorry, couldn't resist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-TownWing 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 No one. That's why it's being broadcast on earth. Sorry, couldn't resist. :rotflmao: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Maybe we can convince the Pope to twirl an octopus around his head? Remember the Pope will be at Yankee Stadium. I would just love him to throw a baseball first pitch style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Church and hockey should remain seperate!!!! is it still on FSN? I think you mean church and state. Or goverment and religion. Or.............heck I dunno. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 No one. That's why it's being broadcast on earth. Sorry, couldn't resist. Nice! Seriously though, and this is not just because I'm Catholic. I definitely love my hockey, but understand why they are doing this, even though I would hate for it to happen if I lived in New York broadcasting over. It's the Pope, the most definied current-day religious figure of their religion, so I think it should be honored/broadcasted properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 As others have speculated, it will only affect those in NY. From NHL.com The NBC Sports broadcast of Game 6 of the Detroit Red Wings vs. Nashville Predators NHL Stanley Cup Conference Quarter-Final on Sunday, April 20 at 3 p.m. ET will be pre-empted by WNBC Channel 4 in the New York City DMA due to coverage of the planned Mass at Yankee Stadium to be celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI. NHL fans in the New York area will be able to watch the entire game live on NBC's 4.4 digital channel and MSG Plus. WNBC Channel 4 will join the game in progress. NBC 4.4 is available on the following channels on the following cable systems: Time Warner: 732 Comcast: 249 Cablevision (NY, NJ): 110 Cablevision (CT): 119 RCN: 190 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VladyIBELIEVE16 257 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 In CA the Wings series is still scheduled on NBC and NBCHD at 12 PST YAY WINGS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 The Pope coming to the US is kind of a big deal. It sends a lot of political messages and important religious undertones. It sucks for people in New York but I can udnerstand why they would preempt a game for this. Now golf on the other hand... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jeremy88 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 I get CBC...whew. I'd insult the pope baaad right now, but I got a 3 day suspension for sharing my beliefs about christianity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Who in hell would watch the Pope? Definitely not me. Hell I was pissed when his plane landing interrupted Judge Judy, now this??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Definitely not me. Hell I was pissed when his plane landing interrupted Judge Judy, now this??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Well, at least I've got channel 110 to rescue me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Now here is serious question.... Why doesn't the pope pre-empt say like Joyce Meyers or some person like that... why does it got to be a hockey game??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
58Miles2Joe 12 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 I get CBC...whew. I'd insult the pope baaad right now, but I got a 3 day suspension for sharing my beliefs about christianity. That's ridiculous you got suspended. If you start giving religions too much respect you'll get wars, intolerance, oppression and hockey games being preempted by...oh, wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Now here is serious question.... Why doesn't the pope pre-empt say like Joyce Meyers or some person like that... why does it got to be a hockey game??? Are you saying the pope should altar his schedule around hockey? Do you believe its a mass conspiracy against the NHL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Are you saying the pope should altar his schedule around hockey? Do you believe its a mass conspiracy against the NHL? I do in fact believe I do! I don't eff with the Pope's life... he should eff with mine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 I do in fact believe I do! I don't eff with the Pope's life... he should eff with mine! wow...very nice smiley! I bet if Brad Church or Borje Psalming were playing he wouldnt pre-empt it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 wow...very nice smiley! I bet if Brad Church or Borje Psalming were playing he wouldnt pre-empt it... Lmao yeah... they are acting like Miroslav Satan was in our line up something!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Lmao yeah... they are acting like Miroslav Satan was in our line up something!! This could be payback for the fact we dont have Brett Angel in GR anymore though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
