[dynamite140]

I remembered many years ago how i thought hey wouldn't it be a good idea to have a hockey game outside. Well they finally started doing this 3-4 years ago and even though it does look good at first and new, doesn't anyone find this completely pointless? They only do this a year and the game is not even meaningful just like how they have Christmas NBA games on ABC.

Does anyone here think this hockey game is not important and waste of resources? They have a lot of workers build and fix this into Heinz field just for this one event and its just a regular season game and its not even a big thing. I mean tax dollars are being used to fund events like this. Who thinks this is a waste of tax dollars? What is the point of this outdoor hockey game? I see that the fans in this game are not even close to the stadium like they are at a normal hockey game and are moved back. There are even people walking around the stadium as this game is being played.

[maersksealand]

no, I don't. I think the whole game is stupid, worst then soccer in my opinion.

[Reload]

Hockey needs any attention it can get. They will milk this for years.

[WvGambler]

Hockey is stupid, and it's fanbase is made up of soft, pretentious @ssholes, who think they are tough because they follow a sport that allows fighting.

[Takethebooki]

i think its the shit and most fans i know are ex hockey players that will smash ur teeth in

[Mikail]

I don't know but I'm enjoying watching this game. Hockey is an exciting sport. Go to a hockey game and see it live. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

[k13]

As long as seats are full, its never a stupid idea.

They should have nba on nbc outside in a big football stadium up north.

[Takethebooki]

nba streetball classic is what they would call it. have it on a park court in some city

[Metalhead]

Hockey is stupid, and it's fanbase is made up of soft, pretentious @ssholes, who think they are tough because they follow a sport that allows fighting.

That's right, show everyone who the real tough guy is!

[Jones10]

Hockey is stupid, and it's fanbase is made up of soft, pretentious @ssholes, who think they are tough because they follow a sport that allows fighting.

Wow I couldn't disagree more.

[icecapper]

The game has been an overwhelming success for the NHL, it isn't going anywhere. American hockey fans seem to get on board for it, and that's what the league is aiming for.

[dfberger23]

I think indoor hockey games are stupid as well.

[yisman]

I think this thread is stupid.

[Naz18]

I don't see how it can be a bad thing....get real with bring up tax dollars....

[Jones10]

I think this thread is stupid.

[BRAVES1985]

this thread is fuckin retarded hockey is a great sport

[yisman]

dynamite, you're constantly complaining about how you want more games on broadcast TV, because you apparently don't have cable.

Now there's a great game each year on broadcast TV and you whine about that, too.

You should be happy that not only is there a Winter Classic, but it's on NBC instead of Versus or something.

[Mikail]

These game's I've noticed tend to stay over the total so I made a small play on the under. It's been an exciting game even though low scoring. The ice is full of puddles and is a mess but regardless a great hockey game. Nice winter classic.

[forsberg21]

no, I don't. I think the whole game is stupid, worst then soccer in my opinion.

And what about baseball?

[Takethebooki]

mikail they tend to stay under not go over. and i was at the winter Classic last year best sporting event of my life.went with 3 of my boys saw an OT WIN got ticket signed by mark recchi couldnt have been better partyd in yawkee way in fenway park

[Mikail]

mikail they tend to stay under not go over. and i was at the winter Classic last year best sporting event of my life.went with 3 of my boys saw an OT WIN got ticket signed by mark recchi couldnt have been better partyd in yawkee way in fenway park

Sounds like one of those experiences you will always remember. I also noticed they stay under most years. I don't know much about the Pens or Caps other then the two well known players Ovechkin and Crosby. Took a small chance on the under and is looking good,

[yisman]

He was saying you said over when you meant under.

[Mikail]

He was saying you said over when you meant under.

oh I just noticed I typed "over" the total. I meant under but I'm sure you figured it out.

[Andy117]

I remembered many years ago how i thought hey wouldn't it be a good idea to have a hockey game outside. Well they finally started doing this 3-4 years ago and even though it does look good at first and new, doesn't anyone find this completely pointless? They only do this a year and the game is not even meaningful just like how they have Christmas NBA games on ABC.

Does anyone here think this hockey game is not important and waste of resources? They have a lot of workers build and fix this into Heinz field just for this one event and its just a regular season game and its not even a big thing. I mean tax dollars are being used to fund events like this. Who thinks this is a waste of tax dollars? What is the point of this outdoor hockey game? I see that the fans in this game are not even close to the stadium like they are at a normal hockey game and are moved back. There are even people walking around the stadium as this game is being played.

Doesn't the NHL pay for this? I never heard that it was tax money being laid out.

[yisman]

oh I just noticed I typed "over" the total. I meant under but I'm sure you figured it out.

I understood what you meant.

I was explaining what he meant.

[yisman]

Doesn't the NHL pay for this? I never heard that it was tax money being laid out.

dynamite often is not speaking from knowledge.

[PRC]

I didn't even know who was playing.

[gohabsgo]

Hockey is stupid, and it's fanbase is made up of soft, pretentious @ssholes, who think they are tough because they follow a sport that allows fighting.

F@ck off obnoxious @sshole.
What is tougher rugby or american football?

[leafsfan19]

its all bettman marketing the game to americans

[qsilver335]

I like the idea of outdoor hockey. I wish there was a better place to play it than a baseball or football stadium though. Retractable roof on a hockey/basketball arena would be awesome. That way the live fans would get a better show.

[dynamite140]

at least the game was on nbc

[starfire]

I enjoyed the hockey game. I had the under

[R6MC]

op is an idiot. similar to a very large percentage of OP's.

[R6MC]

and ya, taking the under here was a great call. it actually opened at 6 for some reason on Pinny; very strange considering most games are 5.5, some 5. And rain was reasonably predicted. The ice was so shit 10 minutes in and only got worse.

[frizzelli]

I agree OP is a whiny little bytch and WVgambler is a fackin idiot as well.