FunkedUp 29 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 Hey, just wondering if there are any wings fans from London around. I'll be arriving in London for a work abroad program on July 1st, and was wondering if any locals knew of any bars, or pubs, or some place where I can watch the Wings games. I'd imagine it might present some problem due to time differences, and I'm not sure where I can catch the game. If anyone knows of anything please let me know. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrharryman 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 I haven't found anywhere that's showing the games (not to say there isn't), but it is possible to watch them at home here in the UK - not sure if this is of use to you? If you get either satellite TV or Freeview (basically digital TV), you can subscribe to a channel package from Setanta which includes NASN (www.nasn.com - North American Sports Network). NASN shows a fair number of NHL games, and at the moment it's showing the Stanley Cup finals - it shows them live first (which is the middle of the night for us), and then repeats them at a more sociable time over the couple of days. It's £9.99 a month, with a minimum 2 month subscription, and I think a one time setup charge of around £15. Hope this helps! H Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKWING 8 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 the games are also being shown on channel 5 so as long as you have access to any tv then you will be able to watch the games. still haven't found a bar to watch the games though - as it is on channel 5 you might be able to get a bar to put the game on for you but it is a risk which is why i always watch the games at home. there is no way i want to take the chance at being stuck unable to watch the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrharryman 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 Hmm... I didn't realise Channel 5 showed NHL games - do they show a lot of them? Should I reconsider my NASN subscription (since I'm not really that interested in Nascar, baseball, or endless adverts for online poker...)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKWING 8 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 Hmm... I didn't realise Channel 5 showed NHL games - do they show a lot of them? Should I reconsider my NASN subscription (since I'm not really that interested in Nascar, baseball, or endless adverts for online poker...)? definitely not! c5 show 1 "as-live" game per week in the regular season and the first 3 rounds of the playoffs. but for the SCF they show all the games live. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunkedUp 29 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 Cool. Thanks guys. I guess I'll just do some pub searching or hope that my flat has a TV that will get the game. If all goes well, then we can all have a pint at the local establishment or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinnGirl 1 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 Channel 5 is a standard channel so if you have a TV, you will get channel 5. I'm flying from Detroit to the UK on Monday night! I'll get to watch part of the 1st period at the airport, but I'll be in the air for the rest of the game. Just my luck to watch almost every game of the regular season and playoffs, and then miss Game 5 of the Finals! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 definitely not! c5 show 1 "as-live" Chicago Blackhawks game per week in the regular season and the first 3 rounds of the playoffs. but for the SCF they show all the games live. Fixed that for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 Thank god someone started this thread. I am hoping the Wings win in 5, but if it goes to 7 I will need a pub in London to watch it. I fly out of Edmonton on Wed. and need some place to watch it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 Hey, just wondering if there are any wings fans from London around. I'll be arriving in London for a work abroad program on July 1st, and was wondering if any locals knew of any bars, or pubs, or some place where I can watch the Wings games. I'd imagine it might present some problem due to time differences, and I'm not sure where I can catch the game. If anyone knows of anything please let me know. Thanks. First off: The London UK Country is on 'English Standard Time' (pronounced Euro). The Stanley Cup Finals have been over for about a month 'over there'. They keep time in 'centimeters' instead of minutes. (Bring a 220 amplifier converter.) 2nd: They're not 'Pubs', they call them bangers, or bonnets or lifts or something. Lastly: Drive on the sidewalks. Skip that left side/right side s***. "PUT ANOTHER SHRIMP ON THE BAHHHHBIE!" aloha - and yer welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pavel Bure 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 Hey, just wondering if there are any wings fans from London around. I'll be arriving in London for a work abroad program on July 1st, and was wondering if any locals knew of any bars, or pubs, or some place where I can watch the Wings games. I'd imagine it might present some problem due to time differences, and I'm not sure where I can catch the game. If anyone knows of anything please let me know. Thanks. http://www.channelsurfing.net/ Should be able to help you. Yeah it's not at a pub but hey take what you can get across the pond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 If you're staying at a hotel, or even with friends/family, just stick Channel5 on and watch it live. No need to find a bar that's showing it. The presenter is a big Pens fan, but even he is more neutral than NBC/CBC/ESPN/Versus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
