This is going to be great
I love the Buffalo uniforms for tomorrow
Winter Classic: Players Hit the Ice Today
Monday Update: The ice is set, the Sabres and Penguins will practice this afternoon
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Looks like weather will NOT be a problem.....the lake effect snow is supposed to bury Niagara Falls but not Orchard Park
I see fields of green, Veeck's pinwheel lights
Cubs lose by day, Sox win at night
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world.
Oh man I was hoping it would snow. How freaking awesome would it be to watch a hockey game in a snowstorm? Just to see how the players handled it? And btw, I'm no Sabres fan....but the team should just go back to those classic Sabres unis. You cant beat them.
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They would postpone the game if there was a snow storm.Originally Posted by dabomb2045
This game is going to be awesome. They didn't televise the Montreal Edmonton game in the US so I'm glad they're doing this.
Plus this game will lead me right into the Rose Bowl
Just found out that I don't have to work tomorrow! I am so going to watch this! I'm digging the retro uniforms!
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Bowl Games + NHL Winter Classic = Great way to kickoff the 2008 sports year.
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My wife is actually looking forward to this game. I can't wait to watch it tomorrow. Like BB55said, it is a great way to kick off the sports year.
I hope I don't have too much champagne that I will miss waking up to see the game at 1.00 tomorrow afternoon!
I agree with what everyone has said. This is how hockey originated, as there were no inside/refrigerated rinks in the 1890's, so this is where my excitement comes from. I am so psyced for this game.
Will they ever do this at Giants Stadium in January or February of next year ?
Have the Rangers play the Islanders at 1pm, and have the Flyers play the Devils
at 7pm.
Last edited by trentonthunder; 01-01-08 at 08:17 AM.
Originally Posted by CanoForPresident
Yeah dude, all bowl games are championship games. .
As ridiculous as your love for the SEC is, that is a kick ass idea.I agree with what everyone has said. This is how hockey originated, as there were no inside/refrigerated rinks in the 1890's, so this is where my excitement comes from. I am so psyced for this game.
Will they ever do this at Giants Stadium in January or February of next year ?
Have the Rangers play the Islanders at 1pm, and have the Flyers play the Devils
at 7pm.
Why not play Islanders/Rangers at YS? Then that could be the last sports event at the Stadium.I agree with what everyone has said. This is how hockey originated, as there were no inside/refrigerated rinks in the 1890's, so this is where my excitement comes from. I am so psyced for this game.
Will they ever do this at Giants Stadium in January or February of next year ?
Have the Rangers play the Islanders at 1pm, and have the Flyers play the Devils
at 7pm.
Getting a moderate snowfall in Buffalo right now....oh man this is gonna be fun to watch
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the snow is coming down! I can't wait for the puck to drop. Had to come home early from the festivities on Colorado Blvd to make sure I woke up in time for the game.
I'm psyched, and I don't even like either of the teams playing!
Ronan Tynan!
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Man here I am in Buffalo so glad I didn't wind up buying obstructed view tickets.
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1-0 PIT 1st 18:21
G by Colby Armstrong :20 1st.
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Nice hit by Adam Mair on Brooks Orpik. Ouch!
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puck is just sticking to the snow. its like playing hockey without letting the ice dry after a fresh cut.
Nice goal by Armstrong, just flat out hard work by Crosby and he banged it home. That hit on Orpik was sweet too.
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That's a pretty loud roar for a hockey game.
Should have been at the Party in the Plaza for the playoffs.That's a pretty loud roar for a hockey game.
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A lot of great action in this 1st period. A lot shots drew iron. A lot of ice repair work too.
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This is a lot of fun! I am rooting for the Sabres (since the Pens are in the Atlantic Division).
1-1 after two periods.
Brian Campbell scoring the goal for the Sabres from Tim Connolly and Daniel Paille at 1:25 2nd Period.
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Cattledog, how could you?
It all has to do with how it affects the Rangers, BB. A Pittsburgh win results in the Penguins leaping over us in the standings (by virtue of more wins and the same amount of points). A Buffalo win does not affect us at all. I know it is only January, but I think about playoff positioning all the way back to October. I know... I have no lifeCattledog, how could you?
We're going to OT.
Sabres and Penguins tied at 1-1.
Sabres applying pressure, but failed to convert. Sabres have a PP to start OT.
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End of 1st Half OT.
Both teams switch sides.
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We got a shootout.
Best of three. Scoring the most goals wins.
Still tied after best of three, sudden death.
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1st attempt
BUF: Ales Kotalik converts
PIT: Erik Christensen misses
2nd attempt
BUF: Tim Connolly misses
PIT: Kris Letang converts
3rd attempt
BUF: Maxim Afinogenov misses
PIT: Sidney Crosby converts
Penguins win.
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What a fun game. I don't how many people watched but the NHL has to happy with this.
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I'm happy. I enjoyed it, even though there were EPL soccer games and College Football games on board.
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I respectfully disagree. I was pumped up for this game but all of the delays, especially the first, took any flow out of the game. I was actually pretty bored and more excited to get my free EAS sample because Brady Quinn told me to. There were also long times were there was little or no action. Hopefully future outdoor games go better, this one was a flop in my book.
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I disagree njd, the scoring was down but fans got their money worth. The atmosphere seemed to be great as the crowd as wonderful. The game going to a shootout added extra thrills for the fans as well.
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While I think the game itself was boring, I still love the entire theory of outdoor games. The scenery, even with the pesky snow looked amazing, the fans were loud and to see that many people there was so cool. My problem was there was no flow to the game. The 2nd period was better than the first, but it didn't take too long till the elements came in. I remember there was a rush of couple of minutes where there was action, but for the most part it was one of the most boring games I have seen in a while. The shootout was good though. Hopefully they do a better job on the ice or get better cooperation from nature next time they do this.
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Exciting game, goes to a shootout, and Crosby wins it.
Today couldn't have gone better for the NHL.
If they were to play a "heritage" game in the NYC area it should be on roller skates and using a roll of black electrical tape for a puck.
Maybe Nicky Fotiu and Joey Mullen would volunteer to officiate the game.If they were to play a "heritage" game in the NYC area it should be on roller skates and using a roll of black electrical tape for a puck.
Love to see Nicky break up some fights.
Originally Posted by CanoForPresident
Yeah dude, all bowl games are championship games. .
I agree with njd. There was no flow to the game as it went on and as the weather deteriorated so did the conditions of the ice. There were too many stoppages for ice repairs and resurfacing.
I enjoyed watching today's game for the novelty of it and I hope the NHL schedules another outdoor game next year (how about Leafs vs. Habs outdoors). Preferrably in better weather.
I had no interest in this game. I was hoping they would do Rangers/Islanders or Rangers/Devils.
Fotiu should know a little something about breaking up fights. He's been on the other side of enough fights.
Yep. Play this game in a schoolyard in College Point, where I used to play roller hockey.
I hope they make this an annual thing. Rangers vs anyone next year would be awesome
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I'm guessing they went with Pittsburgh-Buffalo cuz they knew they would have no problem selling out the game in a big hockey market (Buffalo) and having them play the Pens allows them to showcase the NHL's golden boy Crosby on a national stage, in a game where you might not have only die-hard NHL fans watching.I hope they make this an annual thing. Rangers vs anyone next year would be awesome
I know there was some discussion last season about a Rangers-Islanders game at Yankee Stadium...but for whatever reasons it never happened.
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Yay! Go Pens!!!
That was incredibly awesome!!
Great job by the league, and that's the first time I've said that in a while.
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Very very cool, I would like to see one involving my Leafs some time in the near future
Hey....I'm not a hockey fan, but that game was cool as hell to watch... If they every broadcast hockey on tv again, I might watch.
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It was experience to watch, to say the least. IMO, I would like to see the Blueshirts play the Devils at the Stadium. However, given the success, it would play out at a place like Giants Stadium.
I would guess Buffalo was also picked as the site because the NHL wanted some snow to fall durring the game. I mean Buffalo on Jan.1. It would have been a suprise if there hadn't been any snow!
What a great game. I think this should become an annual event. Next year NYR/NYI in Giants Stadium.
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