Comments for November 08, 2012 at http://hockey.dobbersports.com , comment 1 to 8 out of 8 comments http://hockey.dobbersports.com Sat, 25 May 2013 21:19:26 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5035-november-08-2012#comment-23204 @Pengwin7- its ALL about the tv event. the winter classic is THE hockey event when it comes to the USA viewership. Infact if it wasnt for the huge spike in tv ratings, the game wouldve likely been relegated to the 'once in a decade' type show due to the high costs of the one off event. - Rollie1967 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 09:57:03 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5035-november-08-2012#comment-23168 I wouldn't say it was dead. It's like the All-Star game... it's still a big pull for the hosting-city. And really, the NHL should let every team have their shot at hosting & benefits. I'm not certain of all of the financial agreements that go into the Winter Classic, but I think it has value for the hosts. I certainly wouldn't think it would have much to do with the TV-event. It's competing against major college football bowl games. I'm a big fan of both the Winter Classic & All-Star game. I realize it's the same product every year... but it's there to try to capture new audience, in different cities. For the typical hockey fan, sure, it's the same 'ol, same 'ol with different teams. But I don't think that's the purpose of the event. For this kid (who grew up playing hockey on a small lake in Canada) - I enjoy it every year. - Pengwin7 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:18:53 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5035-november-08-2012#comment-23165 Yea I edited it out - I'm trying to find content during the lockout, but that doesn't include the same statement three times. 8) - angus Thu, 08 Nov 2012 06:20:11 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5035-november-08-2012#comment-23163 Angus: No problem. It just made me laugh. I've written way worse. Your twitter thing was on the sidebar as well, so I was seeing it for the fourth time on a page. lol - newfcollins Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:41:05 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5035-november-08-2012#comment-23162 Newf - I guess emphasis was important today! Thanks for the catch. - angus Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:07:55 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5035-november-08-2012#comment-23161 Bure was the reaason I fell in love with hockey too. - Gaborlick Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:11:08 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5035-november-08-2012#comment-23160 It seems pretty clear now, that the PA wanted the Classic cancelled in order to punish the owners. As for why they scheduled it, well in case the PA caved to their ridiculous demnds of course. - jer_33 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:09:00 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5035-november-08-2012#comment-23159 "Here is my post on Pavel Bure's journey to the Hall of Fame - he was the reason I fell in love with hockey." ****** "I am really looking forward to the Hockey Hall of Fame inductees this year – especially Pavel Bure and Joe Sakic, who both played an instrumental part in my falling in love with hockey from a young age." ****** "Pavel Bure, Mats Sundin, Joe Sakic, and Adam Oates will all be inducted into the HHoF on Friday. Bure, in particular, is the reason I first fell in love with hockey." ****** I'm not sure I follow. Are you saying Bure is the reason you fell in love with hockey? It's not quite clear. - newfcollins Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:59:01 +0100