BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted January 12, 2009 Impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted January 13, 2009 Nothing more to this page, but still a cool little factoid. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...most_viewe.html Winter Classic draws most viewers since 1975 by The Associated Press Monday January 12, 2009, 4:06 PM NEW YORK -- The Winter Classic drew the biggest television audience for a regular-season NHL game in nearly 34 years. The Detroit Red Wings' 6-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at Wrigley Field on New Year's Day attracted an average of 4.4 million U.S. viewers on NBC, the network said Monday. That's the most since a Philadelphia-New York Rangers game on Feb. 23, 1975, according to Nielsen Media Research. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kegacide 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2009 Nothing more to this page, but still a cool little factoid. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...most_viewe.html thats great... more positive hockey ratings equals more hockey on national tv, which is good for us out of town redwings fans... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigTex 1 Report post Posted January 13, 2009 It was pure joy to watch the Wings play in the Winter Classic this year. Living in Austin and not even having cable it was a dream come true. Only other time I've seen them was driving up to Dallas last month. We definately need more hockey on broadcast TV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted January 13, 2009 It's about time NHL starts getting more famous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HkyTwn 5 Report post Posted January 13, 2009 yayyyy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stlwing14 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2009 Bettman's reaction to this piece of news: Wings vs Hawks sure do a lot better on TV than twelve games in a row of the Sabres and Pens playing a 2-1 game. Who knew? Answer: Everyone but NHL offices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted January 13, 2009 Bettman's reaction to this piece of news: For one I am pretty sure Bettman wasn't pissed that the winter classic drew great ratings. I know being on this board means I should hate "most" everything but sorry no I don't. If Bettman hated us we wouldn't have been in the winter classic., we wouldn't be starting the league over sea's next year, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) Bettman's reaction to this piece of news: Wings vs Hawks sure do a lot better on TV than twelve games in a row of the Sabres and Pens playing a 2-1 game. Who knew? Answer: Everyone but NHL offices. Yep, too bad that the NHL isn't likely to look at these numbers and realize that Cindy & Co. wasn't the reason that the 2008 SCF rating were the highest since 2002 (gee, what team was in it that year?!?!?). Edited January 13, 2009 by Gizmo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted January 13, 2009 For one I am pretty sure Bettman wasn't pissed that the winter classic drew great ratings. I know being on this board means I should hate "most" everything but sorry no I don't. If Bettman hated us we wouldn't have been in the winter classic., we wouldn't be starting the league over sea's next year, etc. Considering that starting the season over seas is like a death blow to teams, I'd say that's a good indication he'll try anything to hurt this team, heh. I think he'd be frustrated because despiet all hsi efforts to make the sunbelt the face of the NHL, it's still the tried and true old school teams that keep the league afloat and it makes him look like an ass. So yeah, he's happy it did well from a business standpoint, but personally it's egg on his face. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted January 13, 2009 Considering that starting the season over seas is like a death blow to teams, I'd say that's a good indication he'll try anything to hurt this team, heh. I think he'd be frustrated because despiet all hsi efforts to make the sunbelt the face of the NHL, it's still the tried and true old school teams that keep the league afloat and it makes him look like an ass. So yeah, he's happy it did well from a business standpoint, but personally it's egg on his face. Exactly what are his efforts to make the sun belt the "face of the NHL?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tane 17 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 Does anybody else wonder Why a February Game between the Rangers and the Flyers in 1975 Was So well watched? I mean, they both had good teams back then, and The flyers were winning their 2nd cup that year...but Really?? Flyers rangers regualr season game??? Anybody know if there was anything special about that game to attract so many viewers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 For one I am pretty sure Bettman wasn't pissed that the winter classic drew great ratings. I know being on this board means I should hate "most" everything but sorry no I don't. If Bettman hated us we wouldn't have been in the winter classic., we wouldn't be starting the league over sea's next year, etc. Dude, it has nothing to do with Bettman and the Wings. It has everything to do with it being Bettman and NOT Pittsburgh. And its true. Bettman probably did shake his head at the news that this game outdrew the game featuring the NHL's pet franchise. Just another indicator that all the time and effort that goes into marketing Crosby and the Pens would be better spent disrupted amongst key teams. The Chicago Blackhawks being one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 I'm not sure where the figures are buried, but after every bill was paid after last season's WC in Buffalo, the League made off with a load of cash (not the League needs it). The ratings-increase news is better off for the League; a staffer may have to explain to Bettman that this "tradeoff" is good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 Bettman's reaction to this piece of news: Wings vs Hawks sure do a lot better on TV than twelve games in a row of the Sabres and Pens playing a 2-1 game. Who knew? Answer: Everyone but NHL offices. :caution: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
