New NHL 2010 finals commercial

[Joseph Franks 17]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4jOosX3Pe0

Eh, it's alright i guess, but they could do better.

[Joseph Franks 17]

Just some funny commercials from the past

[AIK'91 22]

I don't like it. Although I mostly hate rap, so that might have something to do with it.

Just putting this out there though (as an observation, hopefully not a prejudiced statement)...of all the rappers, the NHL chose maybe the only prominent Caucasian one out there. Now, obviously this isn't on purpose or anything. But, inadvertently, the connotation doesn't exactly break any stereotypes about the league in general.

In order to grow in the coming decades, the NHL has to do a much, much better job of getting minorities interested in hockey. Surely this commercial will have virtually no impact either way, but I would think even if only a few people notice what I just did, that's not helping the league at all.

[Joseph Franks 17]

I think that's my favorite of the "History will be made" one's.

[Joseph Franks 17]

This cracks me up everytime I See it.

And that lead to this:

[MCleveland89 122]

The NHL has done such a great job this season with marketing, and this is how they start off the biggest part of the season? Someone forget to do this until the last second.

[Joseph Franks 17]

The NHL has done such a great job this season with marketing, and this is how they start off the biggest part of the season? Someone forget to do this until the last second.

I got that feeling too watching the original video. Like someone threw it together after dinner and before bed.

[king_malice 17]

ANNND DETROIT finds a way to get back to the CUP!!!!! LOL

[plopster 136]

s***ty commercial for a s***ty matchup. good job with the anti-climatic end to what started off as a good buildup for the post season. that goes for the teams left standing too. ******* flyers.....

[SweWings 45]

Biased here cuz I like Eminem but I think the song works - and those of you thinking "why not pick an African American" rapper's song to promote the sport to a wider audience, the song choice here isn't going to make a big difference... Gotta start when they're young with a sport...

But yeah I approve of the combo. It's a new song too so I'm guessing that's another reason why it was picked. And lyrically it fits well... not as aggressive as you might usually like for a hockey commercial but... ok I started complaining.. better stop.

I should add that I love the room service commercial. Real classic humor: Room service! - Ovechkin! Cracked me UP.

Edited May 30, 2010 by SweWings

[Joseph Franks 17]

Biased here cuz I like Eminem but I think the song works - and those of you thinking "why not pick an African American" rapper's song to promote the sport to a wider audience, the song choice here isn't going to make a big difference... Gotta start when they're young with a sport...

But yeah I approve of the combo. It's a new song too so I'm guessing that's another reason why it was picked. And lyrically it fits well... not as aggressive as you might usually like for a hockey commercial but... ok I started complaining.. better stop.

Plus eminem is a hockey fan. Didn't jump into this thread before on the subject.

Eminem has sported hockey jerseys at a lot of his concerts. I mean....c'mon....would you relate if snoop dogg did the song? You'd be like...wtf he got to do with hockey?

Nothing racial really even about it.

Edited May 30, 2010 by Joseph Franks

[SweWings 45]

Plus eminem is a hockey fan. Didn't jump into this thread before on the subject.

Eminem has sported hockey jerseys at a lot of his concerts. I mean....c'mon....would you relate if snoop dogg did the song? You'd be like...wtf he got to do with hockey?

Nothing racial really even about it.

Couldn't find any pictures of Eminem with a Red Wings jersey but I did find:

Snoop

Lil' Jon

Duh da buh

[Vladiator 116]

Not sure if it's a Finals commercial but I like the Shinedown one. Was just aired again on the VS game recap.

[Seraph 240]

I do like this... Has some old school Wings in it too.

[soultrain 43]

it is the song that doesn't tickle my pickle. i could care less if they pick rock, rap or pop or i don't give a s***.

[akustyk 84]

don't really like it. the music is bloody boring and the "old" look of shots doesn't help either.

I like the one of The Nephilim much beter

Edited May 30, 2010 by akustyk

[Ram 240]

I do like this... Has some old school Wings in it too.

Saw this one yesterday too. Good stuff.

I have nothing against the Eminem one or any of the commercials in general. I think this entire ad campaign they've done for the playoffs is top notch and one of the few things they've gotten right.

[plopster 136]

After seeing that new one where "there are no words", it has to be pretty obvious how winning the cup can't be expressed. You have guys like Brett Hull who never run out of things to say, and Chris Osgood who is never without a smart remark, speechless. And the most telltale, a guy like McCarty, so hardcore and having won it all before that interview can't hold back the emotion. THAT was a good ad. great concept.

[CAredwingsfan91 28]

in my opinion nothing beats this video it gets you pumped pretty quick.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv2Z7FQfXKE

[VanDer 58]

[SweWings 45]

I do like this... Has some old school Wings in it too.

That's Selanne right who gets so emotional that he can't say a word just shakes his head and shoves his cap down so can have a moment to try to clear his head. I can't imagine that senstation of joy and relief that drains you and leaves you empty. Instense.