2014 Heritage Classic Canucks Sens at BC Place

[jstewismybastardson]

News1130 Sports ‏@News1130Sports now NHL announces 2014 Heritage Classic. March 2 at BC Place. Canucks host Senators. Will the roof be open?

 

[dash]

Roof open and a light drizzle

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Nothing says heritage classic like playing hockey in a retractable roof stadium

 

[dash]

Nothing says heritage classic like playing hockey in a retractable roof stadium

At least the ice has a better chance of being decent - The game itself is usually not entertaining because the ice is slow and players are hesitant.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

At least the ice has a better chance of being decent - The game itself is usually not entertaining because the ice is slow and players are hesitant.

I hear the ice is generally pretty good at another place in Vancouver that time of year.

I always forget the name though. Rogers-something.

 

[Slimpikins]

Do these outdoor games rate well on TV? I watched the first couple but quickly lost interest. Like Dash said the shitty ice usually results in poor play.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

I think the whole appeal of these outdoor games was that they were unique events. By having multiple outdoor games, it's going to lose its appeal. I personally would only have 1 outdoor event per year and it would be the All-Star game.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Do these outdoor games rate well on TV? I watched the first couple but quickly lost interest. Like Dash said the shitty ice usually results in poor play.

Yes, they're typically the highest rated game of the regular season. It's really about the uniqueness of the event more than anything, or at least that used to be the case before they saturated the schedule with outdoor games. We'll see how it works out, I personally think they should only have 1 outdoor game per year and that 1 outdoor game should be the All-Star game.

 

[David_son]

I hear the ice is generally pretty good at another place in Vancouver that time of year.

I always forget the name though. Rogers-something.

Thats Toronto where the Blue Jays play..... And the Bills once a year.

 

[David_son]

I think the whole appeal of these outdoor games was that they were unique events. By having multiple outdoor games, it's going to lose its appeal. I personally would only have 1 outdoor event per year and it would be the All-Star game.

I would do two. Heritage between two Canadian Teams and the one New Years but I agree they are having a Ducks/Kings outdoor in Dodger stadium .... really like that has any appeal why dont we just hold it in Mexico.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

the whole appeal is $


but to be fair (deported), in terms of fan appeal, it needs to be looked at in terms of 2 markets ... canada and US ... you can put dogs playing hockey on the cbc in canada and people will still watch

in the US, imo, the outdoor games have become locally appealing events that dont really resonate on the national stage anymore ... in other words ... just another game ... BUT ... double the HRR

 

[Slimpikins]

Yes, they're typically the highest rated game of the regular season. It's really about the uniqueness of the event more than anything, or at least that used to be the case before they saturated the schedule with outdoor games. We'll see how it works out, I personally think they should only have 1 outdoor game per year and that 1 outdoor game should be the All-Star game.

I guess that shouldn't surprise me. I would like to think that it is more casual fans that enjoy the novelty because the quality of product on the ice is noticeably poorer than regular games.

I do like some of the alternate jerseys that they trot out for the game.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

the whole appeal is $


but to be fair (deported), in terms of fan appeal, it needs to be looked at in terms of 2 markets ... canada and US ... you can put dogs playing hockey on the cbc in canada and people will still watch

in the US, imo, the outdoor games have become locally appealing events that dont really resonate on the national stage anymore ... in other words ... just another game ... BUT ... double the HRR

Which is exactly why the players go along with these shenanigans. It helps up their share, even if it's not by a ton.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Which is exactly why the players go along with these shenanigans. It helps up their share, even if it's not by a ton.

and theyll go along with the canadian "outdoor" games (currency value not withstanding) because it will probably mean triple the HRR


they were speculating on the radio that with 55000 seats, Canucks ownership will SURELY offer reduced price seats to welcome fans that have been priced out of regular season games

that was a kneeslapper

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

and theyll go along with the canadian "outdoor" games (currency value not withstanding) because it will probably mean triple the HRR


they were speculating on the radio that with 55000 seats, Canucks ownership will SURELY offer reduced price seats to welcome fans that have been priced out of regular season games

that was a kneeslapper

They can spare 2 seats out of 55,000 to discount them, right?

 

[dash]

WE ARE ALL CANUCKS!

 

[jstewismybastardson]

They can spare 2 seats out of 55,000 to discount them, right?

yah i guess they could ... level 4 highest row in the stadium could probably be priced for $50 ... WHAT A DEAL!!!!

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

yah i guess they could ... level 4 highest row in the stadium could probably be priced for $50 ... WHAT A DEAL!!!!

99% obstructed view

 

[jstewismybastardson]

99% obstructed view

where the mildewy fabric roof drapes ... right on your head

 

[Slimpikins]

yah i guess they could ... level 4 highest row in the stadium could probably be priced for $50* ... WHAT A DEAL!!!!

*Price before convenience and handling charges

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