Blueliner 69 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Has anyone seen anything about the TV ratings for the Winter Classic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjradio 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Has anyone seen anything about the TV ratings for the Winter Classic? http://sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com/2009/...-overnight.html Up 12% from last year 11.8 in Chicago, 10.5 in Detroit 4th highest NHL game on NBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjd06e 10 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 http://sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com/2009/...-overnight.html Up 12% from last year 11.8 in Chicago, 10.5 in Detroit 4th highest NHL game on NBC its a shame the MSU bowl game was on the same time or those Detroit numbers would be higher still really good numbers tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjradio 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 its a shame the MSU bowl game was on the same time or those Detroit numbers would be higher still really good numbers tho The MSU fans probably tuned in to the Wings game as the MSU game went into the second half (If you know what I mean). Boy MSU didn't do well, but then again neither did much of the Big 10 except Iowa, Can't believe I have to root for Ohio State to save the honor of the Big 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FREE REDWINGS 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 (edited) its a shame the MSU bowl game was on the same time or those Detroit numbers would be higher still really good numbers tho It didn't help that the exciting Gator Bowl was on too, between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Clemson Tigers. Nebraska showed great heart and grit and came out on top of the Tigers with an exciting goal line stand to end the game. Edited January 3, 2009 by FREE REDWINGS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dadair 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 its a shame the MSU bowl game was on the same time or those Detroit numbers would be higher still really good numbers tho It's too bad they can't (or won't) include US viewers watching CBC. Most knowledgeable hockey fans in the Detroit area watch CBC over any US national broadcast of hockey. I bet if they included CBC viewers the Wings would have easily won the ratings battle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 ^^^Include me in that group. I couldn't stand NBC's coverage. So much blabbering about absolutely nothing. CBC actually was calling the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dekeyuk Report post Posted January 3, 2009 What about people outside Chi and Det? I'm really interested to see what other people, non hockey fans, thought of this and if they watched. I would have to imagine it was a neat surprise for someone flipping through the channels and coming on this game. Sure it had to compete with some football games, but I think that is a good thing. New Years day is a day for sitting around and watching sports and people do have these things called remotes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Newf 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 i usually mute games on versus and nbc. i just cant stand it, i remember being subjected to brett hull and ray ferraro on nbc for a while there and its just unbearable. cbc is still good and fsdetroit is actually pretty good too because ken daniels is great. i hate how some commentators dont even get excited when the other team scores a highlight reel goal. they just say "ohhh and datsyuk scores, so anyway, my daughter said the cutest thing the other day..." and meanwhile something amazing has just happened. HNIC has gone downhill of late with pj stock but at least i dont have to earmuff when friedman opens his mouth anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dadair 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 HNIC has gone downhill of late with pj stock but at least i dont have to earmuff when friedman opens his mouth anymore. Agreed about Stock, but at least he's confined to a couple minutes during intermission. Once Coach's Corner is over I'm usually flipping channels until the period starts. I don't watch Hotstove much anymore since Strachan is back on. I'm still waiting for his claims that Lindros to Detroit is a lock and the Lightning are moving to Auburn Hills to come true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blueliner 69 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 (edited) What about people outside Chi and Det? I'm really interested to see what other people, non hockey fans, thought of this and if they watched. I would have to imagine it was a neat surprise for someone flipping through the channels and coming on this game. Sure it had to compete with some football games, but I think that is a good thing. New Years day is a day for sitting around and watching sports and people do have these things called remotes! It came in at a 2.9 overnight rating. The highest regular season rating in at least a decade. Top 10 Metered Markets: 1. Chicago 11.8/21 2. Detroit 10.5/20 3. Buffalo 10.1/20 4. St. Louis 5.3/10 5. Pittsburgh 4.4/8 6. Denver 4.2/10 7. Providence 3.5/7 8. Indianapolis 3.4/6 9. West Palm Beach 3.3/6 10. Orlando 3.2/5 Edited January 3, 2009 by Blueliner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 (edited) I think another factor in Detroit's lower tv ratings is that many of us have (and preferably use) CBC. edit: does anyone know how the WC ratings compared with college football ratings? Edited January 3, 2009 by Echolalia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted January 3, 2009 ^^^Include me in that group. I couldn't stand NBC's coverage. So much blabbering about absolutely nothing. CBC actually was calling the game. Can't blame you one bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelios57 31 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Anyone knows how it compared to other sporting events throughout the day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
