Comments on: The NHL Winter Classic was… Classic!

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:26:35 +0000

Pretty good one from 22 the other night,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNcU62wdHRQ
He had much to say this morning on his weekly call-in to Toucher and Rich, don’t know if you heard it Chris but had some comments about Carsillo grandstanding after the fight, mentioned he used to do the same thing when he was younger playing in front of 2000 fans but grew out of it. Said he’d remember it next time they played Philly. If you missed it I’m sure the podcast is on the sportshub’s website.

By: Brad

Brad — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:10:21 +0000

Hey Chris nice review Georgie always comes thru for us i’m glad I didn’t kill u web sturm scorer I lowered to a five for lol

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:09:22 +0000

I like the thought process, but I think it’s impossible to do. This was a NHL event. If Boston were to do it yearly, they’d need the NHL’s ice making/maintaining equipment, plus they’d need the NHL’s blessing. I think you will see 2 outdoor games next year, as the event has grown in popularity.

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:34:18 +0000

Same to you Chris, the view was as to be expected, technically we were elevated at center ice but as the ice went from first to third, we were pretty far away. The only issue I had was that the jumbo-tron in left field faced home plate, you couldn’t see it in the outfield, if they had a second one facing center, it would have been perfect. I knew going in it wasn’t about seeing the game, the $125 price tag on the ticket was for the atmosphere, I did enjoy the fact that everyone in section 37 stood for the entire game and went ballistic during Thornton’s fight.

I know that they had considered Harvard’s football stadium as a venue for this game, I think that the Bruins should lobby to have a game there each year, obviously not on New Year’s Day, but maybe a Saturday or Sunday afternoon game in February or early March. The stands there are 10 feet off the field and all seats would face a rink between the hashes at mid field. I think bringing the game back to it’s roots is a wonderful and essential idea to grow the sport in America, it’s unfortunate that Fenway was charging between $10,000 and $30,000 for local high schools to have games played on the ice, it would have done wonders for the sport at the youth level.

Thanks for keeping up the good work Chris, I look forward to reading your posts.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:34:06 +0000

Greg,
Happy New Year! I heard the guys in Centerfield chanting USA! USA! Good work. Let me ask you: What were your expectations as far as being able to see the game, and did you think the price you paid (I assume you went through the Bruins) was outrageous? Love to hear from someone that sat out there.

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:37:51 +0000

On a side note, I think Curt Schilling sums up the difference between Boston and Philadelphia fans perfectly here in his interview before the game.

http://www.motionbox.com/videos/0097d6b31a19e7c28f?utm_campaign=play-page&utm_medium=player&utm_source=survivinggrady.com

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:33:57 +0000

I had an amazing time at the game, my one wish was that it was held at night, once the sun went down and we were under the lights it was so much easier to follow the game and see the puck from centerfield. It couldn’t have happened at a better time because that was when the game became super exciting as well. The aforementioned marines were all seated in front of us after the ceremony, they were in folding chairs right behind the bullpen. After receiving a sounding ovation from those of us in the bleachers, they took their seats and cheered on the B’s sans coat or gloves. I guess after spending months in the Afghani desert sucking on 120 degree sandstorms, a little New England chill doesn’t bother you too much, men amongst men.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:26:49 +0000

I knew exactly what you meant Ref!

Hammer, they stood there at attention for at least 30 minutes and didn’t move. It was impressive. Unreal being there. Once in a lifetime.

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By: The Hammer

The Hammer — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:41:20 +0000

great post Chris, you really gave life to the game, I was watching the game with folks from Philly (but unlike the people you saw these people were good). Dude those Marines didnt look cold at all, fuckin bad ass fellows