oldredbarnman 13 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 The Wings gave the season ticket holders a survey last year, and one of the questions was the start times. I voted for 7pm, and I'm happy that it was chosen. Gives the young ones and extra half hour to enjoy the games, and also good for people who have to get up early for work. I like that the Boston games are a home and home. Washington will be here on St. Patrick's eve, a guaranteed party. But no Thanksgiving games this year. Wings usually play the Wednesday before, and Friday after Thanksgiving at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 Most europeans are glad about it! But I am from Michigan, and I don't care about the Euro's! Gosh, my rude American arrogance! Lol no, I am messin. But yeah its a good thing for everyone else since the time difference is crazy, and I know that's why they did it. But after 7:30 starts for many many years, its going to just feel weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 12 back to backs during the season 14, actually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 Islanders on New Year's Eve. I'll be tailgatin' with Lidstromboli haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredbarnman 13 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 But I am from Michigan, and I don't care about the Euro's! Gosh, my rude American arrogance! Lol no, I am messin. But yeah its a good thing for everyone else since the time difference is crazy, and I know that's why they did it. But after 7:30 starts for many many years, its going to just feel weird. It may feel a bit strange at first, but the Tigers used to start their games at 7:30 for many years, until it was changed to 7pm not so long ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manny>Ozzie(by a long shot) 55 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 I noticed that we are playing the Islanders again after a long road trip just like last year... I think we all remember how that one went... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 I noticed that we are playing the Islanders again after a long road trip just like last year... I think we all remember how that one went... Only difference is that one was played in NY. Can't see us getting blown out by the Isles 2 years in a row but....who really knows what will happen til July 1st right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 I noticed that we are playing the Islanders again after a long road trip just like last year... I think we all remember how that one went... I'm fairly confident the two are not mutually exclusive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted June 22, 2010 Pittsburg and Boston twice... don't they usually play 3 eastern teams twice? (the rest of the east once) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drumnj 459 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 (edited) Wooo only 3 afternoon games!! None of which are late morning games for me (Central), couldn't stand those. A few early evening games too, also good... Edited June 22, 2010 by drumnj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McAwesome 754 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 All right, Feb 17th @ Tampa Bay, any other LGW members in FL going? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 All original 6 teams AT the Joe. Earlier start times. Boston and Pitt Home and Homes. Yea, I like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 12 back to backs during the season 14 according to the Wings' site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 Wooo only 3 afternoon games!! None of which are late morning games for me (Central), couldn't stand those. A few early evening games too, also good... This could change if they are still doing the "flex" scheduling, where NBC can move a game to the afternoon on the weekends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 Its a rivalry, so they have to keep it going somehow. Besides, watching Crosby act like a spoiled brat when the Wings beat him is good entertainment. It's not a real rivalry, since the chance of another playoff meeting is pretty slim. Toronto is still more of a rival, and I'd much rather have a 2nd game against them. You can't force a rivalry when the two teams have barely any ability to effect each other. Pittsburg and Boston twice... don't they usually play 3 eastern teams twice? (the rest of the east once) We also get New Jersey twice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitium 272 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 Another season ending home and home with Chicago... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitium 272 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 Oh, and screw you hockey gods for having the Wings be the Chicago home opener/banner raising. I can hear the chants already. Hopefully the Wings pound their new one line team into submission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 Between Dallas, STL, ATL and Nashville, this could be a good year for me to make a few games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zombi 43 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 DETROIT – For the first time in seven seasons, the Red Wings will play host to all five Original Six rivals at Joe Louis Arena. And they'll do so with a new weeknight start time – for 34 of the 41 home games – at 7 p.m. ET.News of the Original Six home dates highlights the NHL's release of the 2010-11 schedule for the Red Wings' 85th season. The last time the Red Wings played all five opponents in the same season was in 2002-03. The Wings will host six of the eight Eastern Conference teams that reached the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs, including Washington, Pittsburgh and New Jersey. The Red Wings will play seven home games against Original Six teams, including three games with the Central Division rivals and Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks. The Wings will also host Montreal (Dec. 10), New York Rangers (Feb. 7), Boston (Feb. 13), and Toronto (March 26). Besides their home opener, the Red Wings will participate in three other Opening Nights -- at Chicago (Oct. 9), Dallas (Oct. 14) and Phoenix (Oct. 16). The Red Wings will again host their traditional New Year's Eve game when they welcome the New York Islanders to JLA. The Red Wings have only hosted the Islanders once before on the Dec. 31 tradition. New York won that game in 1985 when rookie left winger Mikko Makela scored at 53-seconds of overtime against Wings goalie Mark LaForest before 18,017 fans at JLA. The Wings boast a 33-22-8 record on New Year's Eve, a tradition that dates back to 1927. In all, the Red Wings will play on back-to-back nights 14 times this season. They will also play in four home-and-home series against Columbus (Nov. 26-28 and Jan. 14-15), Boston (Feb. 11-13), and Chicago (April 8-10). One of the back-to-back nights will likely be of great interest to Wings' fans. That's when the team swings through Florida with a date with Steve Yzerman's Tampa Bay Lightning at the St. Pete Times Forum on Feb. 17. Last month, Yzerman, who won three Stanley Cup titles as a player and another as a Wings' executive, was named general manager of the Lightning. The Red Wings will host 23 different teams at Joe Louis Arena. Only six teams – all from the Eastern Conference – will not play at JLA: Atlanta, Buffalo, Carolina, Florida, Ottawa and Tampa Bay. Fans can still lock in the lowest available prices for the 2010-11 season by becoming a Red Wings season-ticket holder. Full season ticket packages as well as the Gordie Howe 9-Game Plan and the Steve Yzerman 19-Game Plan are currently available. Fans can take advantage of the many benefits of becoming a Red Wings season ticket holder including a free player autographed hockey stick, bonus tickets to select regular-season home games, several extended payment plans, private presales, exclusive team events and more! Contact the Red Wings Ticket Sales & Service Office at or visit DetroitRedWings.com. Full schedule can be found here: http://redwings.nhl....32220&navid=DL# Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zombi 43 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Only one lengthy West-Coast run. Wee! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heretic69 10 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 All right, Feb 17th @ Tampa Bay, any other LGW members in FL going? I'll be going to the Lightning, Panthers, and probably the Thrashers games. The last "away" year for the Wings we got a group rate for the Panthers game. I think Matt set it up. I'm pretty sure we were louder than the Panther fans that night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsFanatic 4 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Thoughts on my blog: Hockeytown Happenings - 106 Days and Counting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
