Kanada Kev Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 This would be fun ... http://tsn.ca/headlines/news_story/?ID=216851Pens, Sabres to play outdoorsCanadian Press8/25/2007 3:37:33 AMPITTSBURGH (CP) - The NHL could be going outdoors this season in Buffalo. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports the Pittsburgh Penguins and Sabres will play at Ralph Wilson Stadium, home of the NFL's Buffalo Bills, on Jan. 1, 2008.The made-for-television event would air across the U.S. on NBC, in what the league hopes will attract the largest audience ever to watch an NHL game in the United States.Neither the league nor NBC would officially confirm the tentatively titled "Ice Bowl," which is scheduled to be played at 1 p.m. An official announcement is expected on Sept. 10, prior to the start of training camp."If and when we have something to announce we will make sure the announcement gets heard," NHL vice president of media relations Frank Brown said.The Penguins had no comment about their involvement in an outdoor game.This would the NHL's second attempt an outdoor game. The Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers played in "The Heritage Classic" at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium on Nov. 22, 2003. That contest was played in sub-freezing temperatures before a crowd of more than 52,000 people.The game marked the first time two NHL clubs met outdoors for an official game.In 2001, the University of Michigan played outdoors at arch-rival Michigan State in a game dubbed the "Cold Wars" before 74,554 fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 they must do this at lansdowne park here in ottawa. ottawa vs toronto / montreal. make it happen kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted August 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 I think it would be great to do more games like this. Obviously, weather plays the biggest factor. What happens if it's a blizzard that day? Even light flurries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 i took a shovel out when i played on the river when i was a kid. these grown men could shovel with the best of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Kev, please dont make this happen at Lansdowne. That place is utter shite. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Kev, please don't listen to Booche (if you do now). He doesn't realise there is nowhere else in the city to host an outdoor game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Kev, please note that I do in fact realize that there is no where else in Ottawa to host a game and would love to repeat the fact that Lansdowne Park is complete shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 After the opening weekend debacle, I thought Landsdowne hosted the U-20s just fine. Bring it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Oh, you like the assigned seating in there Ollie? Especially when it is a sell-out? Imagine wearing a fucking winter parka and having to cram into those damn alluminum park benches. Worst.Venue.Ever.Sure. Bring it on. I'll watch it on tv and laugh at the unthinking fools who decided to pay a colossal price for a ticket to be completely uncomfortable in -30 degree weather. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Oh, you like the assigned seating in there Ollie? Especially when it is a sell-out? Imagine wearing a fucking winter parka and having to cram into those damn alluminum park benches.Yeah, it was called Grey Cup 2004 and it was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Oh, I didnt know they played the Grey Cup in January. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 End of Novemeber in Ottawa ain't exactly summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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