hulldatzet 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 I have been looking around as i want to purchase tickets for Game 2 if it is on Friday the 15th. Many sites say that game 1 is on April 13, and game 2 is on April 15. Other sites say it has yet to be determined. Anyone know where can I find out if these dates are correct before I buy tickets? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsdiehard13 33 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 Game 1 will either be on Wednesday or Thursday. Meaning game 2 will be played either Friday or Saturday. Unfortunatly we won't know until Sunday evening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hulldatzet 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 bummer - thanks for the response of when i can find out though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 I may be wrong, but I think in the past they have had game 1's played on 3 seperate days (in this case wed,thurs, or friday) because of the amount of series going to start. If this is true theres a chance game 2 would be on a sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper84 333 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 I was wondering the same thing. I purchased tickets for game 1 off of stubhub a few weeks ago, and I just received an email saying the tickets were shipped out. But it made me wonder if they already know what day they are playing since they are already sending out tickets, or if they just don't list the day on playoff tickets. This is my first playoff game I'll be going to, so I don't know what the tickets are like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Wing Queen 154 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 I was wondering the same thing. I purchased tickets for game 1 off of stubhub a few weeks ago, and I just received an email saying the tickets were shipped out. But it made me wonder if they already know what day they are playing since they are already sending out tickets, or if they just don't list the day on playoff tickets. This is my first playoff game I'll be going to, so I don't know what the tickets are like. I am assuming that Game 1 will be the 13th and Game 2 will be the 15th, maybe the 16th. As far as what's on the tickets, they read something along the lines of "Stanley Cup Playoffs Quarter Finals--Round 1--Game 1 TBA." At least that's what mine says. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockey23 79 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 I am assuming that Game 1 will be the 13th and Game 2 will be the 15th, maybe the 16th. The Wings are 1 of 4 playoff teams to play on the last day of the season (April 10th) so I would assume that the Wings would get at least 3 days off and start on the 14th, possibly the 15th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsdiehard13 33 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 I may be wrong, but I think in the past they have had game 1's played on 3 seperate days (in this case wed,thurs, or friday) because of the amount of series going to start. If this is true theres a chance game 2 would be on a sunday. Now that you mention that, last year I do think the NHL had one of the series start late. But a number of things I think will prevent the league from starting Detroit later than the rest (i.e. being the most eastern based team in the West with the travel, the Wings are a bigger draw than most.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 Or the league will continue to show they want Detroit out of the picture, like in the SCF finals 2 years ago, and have us start the day after our last game, then follow that up by 1 day off then a back to back set of games lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Looking at this years regular season schedule, I'm betting on a Wednesday home game to start, followed by a Friday night game. Why would the league buck a trend now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Looking at this years regular season schedule, I'm betting on a Wednesday home game to start, followed by a Friday night game. Why would the league buck a trend now? Depends a lot on match up and TV network. The networks have really become the driving force for the scheduling. That is why we had the 3 games in 4 nights against Pittsburgh in 09 (I think it was). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Depends a lot on match up and TV network. The networks have really become the driving force for the scheduling. That is why we had the 3 games in 4 nights against Pittsburgh in 09 (I think it was). I guess you missed the sarcasm in my post. Of 41 Home games this year 10 of them were on a Wednesday. Yes nearly 25% of our home games were on a Wednesday. Also, 1st two rounds are regional coverage, minus those games chosen for NBC, and Versus, so they will be covered by FSNDet. Not sure how we'll face Pittsburgh in the first round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovin Jiri Fischer 147 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 I have my annual banquet for work that Wednesday. I'm just saying I hope game 1 doesn't fall on that day because I don't want them all mad at me for not showing up when I already RSVP'ed because I picked the Wings over them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
