Cern 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) If winning is the ultimate goal, then why is the JLA easily the most reserved, least energetic arena in the entire league? Because it isn't. When the crowd starting chanting songs beyond the faceoff during the SCF I was blown away. I've never to my recollection encountered anything like that in a hockey game before, and it was done without being provoked by a major hit or a fight. In any case it boggles my mind that someone can argue that the ultimate goal of hockey isn't winning games or scoring goals. Until they start awarding points for fights, it never, ever will be the ultimate goal of hockey, period. If you have a problem with that it should be the guys who write up the rulebook you should be complaining to. Edited August 10, 2009 by Cern Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Also, comparing a team to Bud Light Lime has to be one of the most devestating insults ever conceived. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted August 10, 2009 I laughed at some, but beyond the crappy Blues praise.. San Jose Sharks are MGD: Both are decent American products but neither ever seem to make it into the premium and elite market they each desire. He's never been to the area. Sharks fans everywhere, and downtown goes nuts during the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spydrwebb 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 damn, i had hoped for a different direction with this thread. what's here is somewhat entertaining but here's what i figured this would be: an inside look at what home-brewed beers to try if you were ever to tour all the arenas within the league. i don't know if that type of thing has been discussed already but if not, i'd really be interested to learn more. i know this would normally be filed under "water cooler" but since i'm responding to a thread already created i didn't feel this question would be out of line. if somebody knows of an existing thread (no matter how old) that takes the concept i've explained above and runs with it, please let me know. if not, feel free to start one if you'd like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Because it isn't. When the crowd starting chanting songs beyond the faceoff during the SCF I was blown away. I've never to my recollection encountered anything like that in a hockey game before, and it was done without being provoked by a major hit or a fight. In any case it boggles my mind that someone can argue that the ultimate goal of hockey isn't winning games or scoring goals. Until they start awarding points for fights, it never, ever will be the ultimate goal of hockey, period. If you have a problem with that it should be the guys who write up the rulebook you should be complaining to. If you don't think the JLA is the quietest arena in professional hockey than you either aren't watching the away games, or you've never been to another team's stadium. The crowd at the Joe is embarrassingly reserved most of the time, especially compared to our division rivals. Maybe Detroit fans have been spoiled by success, personally I'm always there to cheer, but a lot of people don't seem like they give a s***, they just go for the novelty of going to a Red Wings game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 To compare the Leafs to an amazing beer like Guinness is a disgrace, but I guess the description justified it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Red Wings should be Miller Chill.... IMO. Don't have a real reason it's just my favorite beer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Red Wings should be Miller Chill.... IMO. Don't have a real reason it's just my favorite beer. Detroit Red Wings are Miller Chill: It's Dimaline312000's favorite beer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted August 11, 2009 CAN'T TAKE A BEER JOKE GOING TO WHINE ABOUT IT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWings Gone Wild 6 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 I also remember he had some friends on the team that would help in these situations: Kocur, McCarty, Lapointe, Rouse, and Macoun...Damn I'm getting emotional when I think back about the good 'ole days To bad those that you mentioned that weren't already retired weren't able to make it in the modern NHL.... Our toughest playoff performers have always been our skill guys... we've been more consistent the last 3 years with our "soft" squad than we ever were during the Shanahan/Yzerman years... or am I the only one that remembers all the first round upsets with all those grit guys on our 3rd and 4th lines.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
