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[hockey&beer]

IF the Wings ever get a Winter Classic it would defintely be at Comerica. There are quite a few reasons but the 3 obvious ones are:

Ilitch has a LOT more to gain by having it in his own bldg (parking, concessions).
There zero amenities at The Big House.
And my personal favorite, there' no beer at The Big House.

[HankthaTank]

IF the Wings ever get a Winter Classic it would defintely be at Comerica. There are quite a few reasons but the 3 obvious ones are:

Ilitch has a LOT more to gain by having it in his own bldg (parking, concessions).
There zero amenities at The Big House.
And my personal favorite, there' no beer at The Big House.

They would serve beer at the big house for an NHL event and what amenities do you speak of? It has actually gotten a lot better in the past couple of years with the upgrades.

[Konnan511]

The big Chill at the Big House was sooooo much fun and the sights lines were amazing everywhere. Plus, the 110K+ amount of people would be soooo easy to fill. MSU/UofM and all nearby colleges would be on hiatus so it'd be super easy to fill that much more.

[HankthaTank]

People are so close minded about the Big House. Makes me wonder if they have ever really been there or just hear what their friends ***** about.

[Konnan511]

IF the Wings ever get a Winter Classic it would defintely be at Comerica. There are quite a few reasons but the 3 obvious ones are:

Ilitch has a LOT more to gain by having it in his own bldg (parking, concessions).
There zero amenities at The Big House.
And my personal favorite, there' no beer at The Big House.

You can't serve beer at college sanctioned events. The NHL is not university sanctioned event, therefore you can have alcohol.

At the Big Chill, there were A LOT of amenities.


When we went to the Big Chill we brought in flasks, worked perfectly.

[stevkrause]

People are so close minded about the Big House. Makes me wonder if they have ever really been there or just hear what their friends ***** about.

I don't think it will happen there because of the money Illitch can make by it being at Comerica, but it would be cool to have it in such a large venue...

With that said, one thing that really perplexed me about the last few Winter Classics, is why they don't roll out more bleacher style seats on the lower levels and add even more people.. obviously not in areas that would obstruct the view of others, but in areas where its raised and then a decent drop before the surface anyway (like up against a wall in a ballpark, which is raised for HR purposes)

Just a thought...

[vladdy16]

The question is moot; I believe Bettman would rather chastise Mario publicly or tell the press to not feature Crosby so much before he'd agree to a WC in Michigan. He hates us about as much as we hate Crosby.

But if we're going to dream, let's dream big. The Big House wins my vote in my dream world; who cares if they won't serve beer? I've provided my own beverages every U of M game I've ever gone to - no reason it couldn't happen for this one. Tons of fans, great environment, Mikey could have LC pizza stands every 10 feet if he wanted, and A Squared could really use a bump right now - losing a lot of jobs due to Borders filing bankruptcy.

[Konnan511]

I don't think it will happen there because of the money Illitch can make by it being at Comerica, but it would be cool to have it in such a large venue...

With that said, one thing that really perplexed me about the last few Winter Classics, is why they don't roll out more bleacher style seats on the lower levels and add even more people.. obviously not in areas that would obstruct the view of others, but in areas where its raised and then a decent drop before the surface anyway (like up against a wall in a ballpark, which is raised for HR purposes)

Just a thought...

The only reason I could see for not adding those bleachers on the ground is that you would literally freeze your ass.

[HankthaTank]

Fact of the matter is, people bitching about the Wings getting 2 probably don't plan on attending or are like 85 years old. Just another reason to tailgate and drink it up. Lighten up people. Thanks, that is all.

[rrasco]

Too bad even if it were in MI you can't just buy tickets to the WC. Didn't anybody see all the contests they had where you could win a CHANCE TO BUY tickets? It doesn't matter anyways, it's not happening. Not any time soon anyways.

[55fan]

The only reason I could see for not adding those bleachers on the ground is that you would literally freeze your ass.

Heated seat cushions! Get your heated seat cushions! Only $25! Two for $40 and a coupon for a free Little Caeser's pizza! Get your heated seat cushions!

[vladdy16]

Fact of the matter is, people bitching about the Wings getting 2 probably don't plan on attending or are like 85 years old. Just another reason to tailgate and drink it up. Lighten up people. Thanks, that is all.

Not all. I'm nowhere near 85 and would crawl over ground glass to attend. I just don't think it's right for anyone to get two bites of the apple before others have had a chance.

[Barrie]

Go to Ann Arbor, 100,000 Red Wings fans in one place would be great! It would put to shame any opposing fans who don't think we're Hockeytown!

Edited by Barrie, 18 February 2011 - 05:20 PM.

[Z and D for the C]

Part of me wants it in Comerica Park to bring the business into Detroit, the other wants to see 100,000 people at the game. Tough choice.

Edited by Z and D for the C, 18 February 2011 - 05:21 PM.

[grwingfan]

As much as I hate UofM (Spartan) I would love to see the Wings play Pittsburgh or Toronto at Michigan Stadium.

[HankthaTank]

The fact that there already have been four Winter Classics on American soil, and Detroit hasn’t hosted one of them is almost unbelievable. There’s no equivalent in baseball, but if there were, it would be like Major League Baseball never having the Yankees host it. The Yankees wouldn't stand for it. But the league would never do it. The Yanks are baseball’s marquee franchise. The Wings hold the same title in the NHL.

freep
Dead on.

[Electrophile]

Please no Pittsburgh. I'm sick tof****** death of the Penguins.

[Konnan511]

Wings and Rangers would be awesome. Keep the Canadian teams out of it since they have their heritage classic.

[Original-Six]

I would rather have it at the Big House or not at all and let some other franchise play in one. 3rd largest stadium in the world? The atmosphere would be unmatched and there would be much better seating/viewing. Baseball stadiums suck when trying to host a hockey game in them. The seating is to far back.




yes please...

Edited by Original-Six, 18 February 2011 - 06:41 PM.

[wingfanatic4alltime]

Michigan Stadium is my choice imagine 100,000 people chanting Lets Go Red Wings!