Wyowing 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I had a look at the nhl shop's offerrings. $30 for a Conference Championship hat? $50 Gym Bag? "Conference Championship"? Does anyone buy this stuff anymore? I understand if you are a Pens fan and want to pretend you won something but $30 for a hat is a bit crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-TownWing 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I'll admit to buying a Central Division champs shirt back in 2007. At the time, we had one series win since the 2002 Cup and I had low expectations. But generally speaking, it's pretty much Cup or bust with that stuff...I won't be buying conference champs gear, win or lose in the finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebound 22 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I'll admit to buying a Central Division champs shirt back in 2007. At the time, we had one series win since the 2002 Cup and I had low expectations. But generally speaking, it's pretty much Cup or bust with that stuff...I won't be buying conference champs gear, win or lose in the finals. +1 To me, it's the fan version of touching the conference trophy. Not gonna do it. If it doesn't say Stanley Cup Champions on it, I don't want it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henrik40 76 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I only buy stuff when the Wings win the Cup, enough said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 Nope, only time I ever did it was with the Red Sox in '07. Never done it with the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jones31 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I do for football, nothing else though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HkyTwn 5 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I only buy stuff when the Wings win the Cup, enough said. yup yup. That $30 hat from last year is fantastic and comfy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A.T.Hun 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I bought a conference champion t-shirt in '95. We all know how well that worked out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCaptain 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 The fans of teams that arent used to getting that far buy that stuff. We are used to buying Stanley Cup Champ paraphenalia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psychlone 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 The funny thing is if people would just wait a few weeks, the stuff will be marked down considerably. Ahh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 yup yup. That $30 hat from last year is fantastic and comfy! Most comfortable hat I own, by FAR. I never thought one could displace the one I wore in HS, but this one has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I buy them for my little cousins. Red Wings gear is Red Wings gear. Gotta start their loyalties young to the Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I like the hat because it's black, but, no I dont care to have conference champs hat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChitownWingsfan 54 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 For the Wings, if I buy championship gear, its going to be Stanley Cup championship gear. Wtf am I going to do with a conference championship shirt?! As for my other teams, that can't seem to win anyway (stupid Cubs) so thats a different story there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingAbner 13 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 As a resident of Tampa, I can assure you that some fans do-- they are called Rays fans. I follow the Rays (as a good transplant does) and try to give long-time sports fan advice to their fans. It's amazing, but they celebrate the American League Championship like the World Series is a non-event. Hell, they gave out replica AL championship rings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
