NHL Winter Classic

[KCK_Halo]

If that opening ceremony with the crowd cheering through the National Anthem, that booming voice and the perfect fly-over didn't bring you goosebumps and tear-swelled-eyes then you are not alive today!!!!

P.S. Wrigley looks as beautiful as ever today!

 

[riffjim4069]

Whenever the Wings play the Blackhawks, I always think of the many games I attended at Detroit's Olympia Stadium...many of them against Chicago. Anyway, that was a stirring rendition of our National Anthem.

 

[satjay]

It was pretty sweet....Had to fire up the surround sound!!

 

[riffjim4069]

Did you see that hit? Cleary ass over tea kettle right into the Blackhawk bench. This could get physical...5 on 3 for Chicago.

 

[Jimbo]

Did you see that hit? Cleary ass over tea kettle right into the Blackhawk bench. This could get physical...5 on 3 for Chicago.

Yes, they get the 6 on 3 because Cleary went onto the ice to get out of the Blackhawk bench and thus causing the extra player, someone on the Wings were not paying attention.

1-0 Hawks

 

[riffjim4069]

These announcers are asleep...they missed two penalties, and didn't realized the Wings hit the crossbar until a minute later; they are talking about history, the previoius game, etc., and not calling the game. Ugh! Another opportunity for the Wings and they are babbling about Reebok. I may have to watch this without the sound.

 

[riffjim4069]

I think we're going to see some fisticufs this afternoon...

 

[riffjim4069]

Powerplay Detroit 1-1.

 

[satjay]

What a game!!!

Wings Tie it 1-1

Winter classic and all, if these teams meet in the playoffs...this can remind us of the old rivalry!!

 

[riffjim4069]

2-1 Chicago...what happened to the Wings penalty killing this year?

 

[riffjim4069]

Another powerplay for Chicago? The refs are calling way too many penalties.

 

[Paul Wozniak]

Refs are calling a "homer" game.

 

[riffjim4069]

I can't believe Kronwall missed that one...it hit off the crossbar and, as usually, the NBC team was clueless. Perhaps they don't have a good vantage point, but the crowd seems to be following the puck just fine. Anyway, great action so far.

 

[riffjim4069]

Paul, Happy New Year to you...

 

[Paul Wozniak]

Right back at you, pal. I hope the New Year keeps the Cup right where it belongs - right here in DETROIT!

 

[SabresRule]

Is it possible that maybe Comerica Park could host a Winter Classic sometime?

I'm going to make a bold prediction- the next Winter Classic will be between the Rangers and Flyers in Penn State's Beaver Stadium.

 

[Paul Wozniak]

I'm sure they could, and maybe they will someday, see's that Ilitch owns both the Tigers and the Wings.

 

[Jimbo]

Perhaps they don't have a good vantage point, but the crowd seems to be following the puck just fine. Anyway, great action so far.

I doubt that the majority of the fans can even see the puck let alone follow it, most are probably following it on the scoreboard.

 

[Paul Wozniak]

$245 a seat, and you're 50 yds. from the ice. I don't have that kind of money.

 

[riffjim4069]

Is it possible that maybe Comerica Park could host a Winter Classic sometime?

I'm going to make a bold prediction- the next Winter Classic will be between the Rangers and Flyers in Penn State's Beaver Stadium.

That would be a good match and an equally good venue.