1. 01-01-11 11:05 PM #1
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    Edmonton Oilers Arena Question

    Is it me, or does the lighting there look a lot dimmer than most other hockey arenas? It seems like the corners are darker than the middle of the ice.
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  2. 01-01-11 11:07 PM #2
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  3. 01-01-11 11:08 PM #3
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    Needs a renovation bad.
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  4. 01-02-11 12:58 AM #4
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    I've always thought the same thing too...
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  5. 01-23-16 09:12 PM #5
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    Watching them play the Predators tonight on TV. I can't stand watching games there. It looks like they have only 2 lights on.
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  6. 01-23-16 09:17 PM #6
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    Dont notice anything... But now its in my head lol
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  7. 01-23-16 09:23 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr KLC View Post
    It looks like they have only 2 lights on.
    have you seen the Canadian dollar lately?
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  8. 01-23-16 09:33 PM #8
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    No wonder there are darker areas on the ice. It looks like they have porch lights on the ceiling. I'm glad this is the last year they have in this arena.





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  9. 01-23-16 10:02 PM #9
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    I always thought the same thing any time I have watched a home Oilers game. Also distracting that their camera area is on the opposite side every other arena has it on, so the benches are at the bottom of the TV screen.
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  10. 01-23-16 10:05 PM #10
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    It also looks like their ice is more shiny and almost a glassy look, maybe it's the lighting.
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  11. 01-23-16 11:09 PM #11
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    Oilers fan.. yes i've always thought that. I kinda think the Flames home games are the same way.. maybe it's just an Alberta thing.
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  12. 01-23-16 11:29 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stringer Bell View Post
    It also looks like their ice is more shiny and almost a glassy look, maybe it's the lighting.
    Canadian ice is usually the best in the NHL. I'm fairly certain Edmonton's arena is solely an ice arena. No concerts or rodeos or other BS. That allows them to keep it in immaculate shape.
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  13. 01-24-16 12:13 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr KLC View Post
    Watching them play the Predators tonight on TV. I can't stand watching games there. It looks like they have only 2 lights on.
    I felt the same way. I always thought the ice had a blueish tint to it. But clearly... it's from the poor lighting.


    Quote Originally Posted by Stringer Bell View Post
    It also looks like their ice is more shiny and almost a glassy look, maybe it's the lighting.
    This too.



    When the Red Wings played the Oilers... years ago... all the broadcasts were darker than usual.

    I can only imagine what it looks like on a HD Feed now.
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  14. 01-24-16 12:15 AM #14
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    They keep the lights low so that the fans can't see how horrible the team is.
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  15. 01-24-16 12:41 AM #15
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    Melon arena was worst
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  16. 01-24-16 12:52 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by El Nino View Post
    Canadian ice is usually the best in the NHL. I'm fairly certain Edmonton's arena is solely an ice arena. No concerts or rodeos or other BS. That allows them to keep it in immaculate shape.
    False
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  17. 01-24-16 12:57 AM #17
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  18. 01-24-16 05:31 AM #18
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    As an oilers fan I agree with this. I've been to this arena over 50 times and it's one of if not the worst arena I've ever been too. Thankfully next year the oilers are moving into Rogers place and rexall will be used for concerts. Rogers place is right beside my university and it's going to easily be the best arena in the NHL.
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  19. 01-24-16 07:20 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by EmpireMaker View Post
    They keep the lights low so that the fans can't see how horrible the team is.
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  20. 01-24-16 10:26 AM #20
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    Both alberta arenas should be demolished
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    Quote Originally Posted by MickeyMan View Post
    Both alberta arenas should be demolished
    ...in favor of prospecting for the new petroleum deposits underneath the stadiums


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  23. 01-24-16 11:49 AM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by Russian Rocket View Post
    ...in favor of prospecting for the new petroleum deposits underneath the stadiums


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  24. 01-24-16 11:54 AM #24
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    Ya the place is a concrete dump. New arena downtown will be great, but if the Canadian dollar continues to tank it may not have adequate lighting either.
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    I got just the rig and crew to get this job accomplished . We will drill horizontally from outside Calgary city limits so not to disturb the homeless sleeping outside the saddledomez.

    As for edmonton , lets plant the rig right in the middle of down town . These NDP government clowns need to see what a Derrick looks like . Will steal the oil and flood the ice with it . Might be cheaper then water

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    Let me go one step further anyone that lives in Edmonton is a jerk off
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    Let me go one step further anyone that lives in Edmonton is a jerk off
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr KLC View Post
    No wonder there are darker areas on the ice. It looks like they have porch lights on the ceiling. I'm glad this is the last year they have in this arena.





    If it wasn't for all the people in this photo... you'd think this was some civic center high school arena in your hometown. nice lights.
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  29. 01-24-16 03:16 PM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Let me go one step further anyone that lives in Edmonton is a jerk off
    100% agree.

    Men are rig pig losers.

    Women are simply pigs.

    Pass.
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    Ronald what s wrong with working on the rigs ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cashmoneyholla View Post
    Ronald what s wrong with working on the rigs ?

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    Nothing wrong with it, but it attracts a certain type of uneducated and unsavory person.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ronald View Post
    Nothing wrong with it, but it attracts a certain type of uneducated and unsavory person.
    As a gay, black man who has worked on the rigs his whole life the fact that cashmoneyholla here is even alive is impressive.
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    Well not everyone can go to college dude . Not a bad job , pretty sweet to make between 100-200 grand a year with no education . And usually only work 10 months of the year . The rigs use to get a lot more scummy people , but they have cleaned up a lot . It's hard work and certain types of men can not handle it
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    The rigs are a lot safer now Mickey . It will be the AIDS or the po po that finally put me down
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    Quote Originally Posted by cashmoneyholla View Post
    Well not everyone can go to college dude . Not a bad job , pretty sweet to make between 100-200 grand a year with no education . And usually only work 10 months of the year . The rigs use to get a lot more scummy people , but they have cleaned up a lot . It's hard work and certain types of men can not handle it
    Most of the rig clowns blow the money as quick as they make it.

    Total losers.
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