Wingnut in WA 86 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 (edited) So I'm from Spokane, Wa and as we all know, Bill Peters used to coach my hometown junior team the Spokane Chiefs. Long story short, a season ticket holder of the chiefs that I'm friends with knows Bill Peters and hooked me up with Bill. After the game my wife and I are getting a personal tour of the locker room and might meet some players. If all goes according to plan I will post some epic pictures In this topic tomorrow night!! Cheers🍻 Edited March 5, 2013 by Wingnut in WA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 Its awesome that you have this opportunity and you're willing to share it with us. Hope all goes as planned! Also, tell Franzen LGW wants him to work harder. And do it in front of Babs. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlashyG 1,799 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 While in front of Babs I'd also appreciate you asking him why Datsyuk is playing with the 4th line. 3 Hockeymom1960, Rick D and Ally reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 While in front of Babs I'd also appreciate you asking him why Datsyuk is playing with the 4th line. See if you get the same "No" Babs gave the press when he was asked Sunday if he'd ever consider playing Tatar & Andersson with Pavs. I'm sure he would looooooove that. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salviaman 104 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 Me too in the 3rd row of 119. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 Very cool. Have a great time! Ironically, I'll be in from Washington too, for this Thursday's game, then will stay in town for my 18 yr old nephew's State Championship Playoffs in Mt Clemens Fri, Sat, Sun. We'll be in the upper bowl, though, none of this awesome locker room stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 No way, I'll be in suite for tomorrow's game and was supposed to get into the locker room as well, but my hook up is busy tomorrow and bailed on me at the last minute. Looks like I'll just be stuck in that stinky old suite enjoy the locker room tour for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi wingnut 33 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 As a long time lurker of these forums - I might as well join in and say I'll be going too. Being a displaced New Zealander currently living in Mexico, I don't have any wicked connections that can get me a backstage pass, strangely enough... But the dream of many many years, to see the Wings at the Joe, is finally about to come true. So I am pretty damned excited right about now! 1 Peadydog reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beachwing 426 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 As a long time lurker of these forums - I might as well join in and say I'll be going too. Being a displaced New Zealander currently living in Mexico, I don't have any wicked connections that can get me a backstage pass, strangely enough... But the dream of many many years, to see the Wings at the Joe, is finally about to come true. So I am pretty damned excited right about now! Thats an awesome post Kiwi:) have a great time and soak it all in, hope you have a blast!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings10 300 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 Have fun bro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 I remember traveling to my first Wings' game at the Joe. It was nothing short of amazing. If you're drinking, make sure you book it to the restroom at intermission. Have a blast! And we better hear LGRW chants all night. No excuses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted March 5, 2013 No way, I'll be in suite for tomorrow's game and was supposed to get into the locker room as well, but my hook up is busy tomorrow and bailed on me at the last minute. Looks like I'll just be stuck in that stinky old suite enjoy the locker room tour for me! That's cool!!! I got unlucky and have to be the stick boy tomorrow. Sigh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salviaman 104 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 First time for me seeing them play at the Joe. They better win! 1 Peadydog reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 Hey Kiwi, a question. how much is hockey followed there in NZ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi wingnut 33 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 (edited) Hi Rich, hockey is pretty popular and growing quite a lot. They have a national competition now which is getting a decent following and some local tv coverage. NZ team plays in the World Champ Division 3 section 2 or something like that, so a long way from the big time! There is a pretty dedicated band of rec-league players, who follow the NHL and are pretty hardcore about it. Edited March 5, 2013 by kiwi wingnut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ally 448 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 You're very lucky. It would cost me about $1500 to fly to Detroit to go see the Wings at the Joe I'm making the 4 hour drive to Calgary next week to see them though so at least there's that... 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlashyG 1,799 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 I've got about a 5 hour drive to see them at the Joe. Funny thing though, its cheaper for me to drive that 5 hours to Windsor, get a hotel room, pay for tickets and all expenses for the game (bus to and from, couple drinks and snacks) than it would be to see a game 25 minutes from my house in Toronto. Even standing room only tickets in Toronto cost over $100 for a Wings Leafs game. Lower bowl tickets would run you about $500-1000 for a pair to a Wings game there. Leaf fans are a dedicated bunch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 you mean Leafs fan are a retarded ass bunch 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 I read that as, delusional bunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 I remember traveling to my first Wings' game at the Joe. It was nothing short of amazing. If you're drinking, make sure you book it to the restroom at intermission. Have a blast! And we better hear LGRW chants all night. No excuses. Same here. First home Wings game in March of 2001 was a blast. (Zamboni ride, 4 goals by Shanny) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 As a long time lurker of these forums - I might as well join in and say I'll be going too. Being a displaced New Zealander currently living in Mexico, I don't have any wicked connections that can get me a backstage pass, strangely enough... But the dream of many many years, to see the Wings at the Joe, is finally about to come true. So I am pretty damned excited right about now! I love Mexico. I'm going to Sayulita, Nayarit, in April. Where in Mexico are you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 Hi Rich, hockey is pretty popular and growing quite a lot. They have a national competition now which is getting a decent following and some local tv coverage. NZ team plays in the World Champ Division 3 section 2 or something like that, so a long way from the big time! There is a pretty dedicated band of rec-league players, who follow the NHL and are pretty hardcore about it. Cool. I have always thought that OZ and NZ would be the next 2 countries to develop the spot. BTW.... GO BULLS! (S14 rugby ref for those that don't know....) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi wingnut 33 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 So nearing time to head off to the Joe Louis Arena, to see the Red Wings. (Always wanted to say that!) A tip for beginners & residents of Mexico (Monterrey btw T.Low), Detroit is bollock-freezing cold! And to Rich, sorry but I'm a Crusaders man myself - although tonight it's another team in Red I'll be shouting for... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 So nearing time to head off to the Joe Louis Arena, to see the Red Wings. (Always wanted to say that!) A tip for beginners & residents of Mexico (Monterrey btw T.Low), Detroit is bollock-freezing cold! And to Rich, sorry but I'm a Crusaders man myself - although tonight it's another team in Red I'll be shouting for... BOO the Saders!!!!!!! Does Mcgraw still play for them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beachwing 426 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 Kiwi.....update us.....how is the Joe so far?? End of 1st period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites