Heritage classic/outdoor hockey - your favorite moment?

[TeaHatingBrit]

An article I wrote about the Heritage Classic and what the outdoor game means to Canadians:

http://nhlhotstove.com/the-heritage-classic-a-tribute-to-the-game/






Alex Tanguay on playing outdoors:

"It was so much fun playing outside. As a Canadian kid and most of the American kids playing in the north had a chance, at one time or another, to play outside. It makes the experience that much more fun. The ice is really good. It’s something that now, being in the NHL and getting a chance to play that game outside, it’s going to be fun. I’m really looking forward to it.”



Whats your favorite outdoor hockey story/moment?

[Kobe]

Anyone have a stream pleassssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

edit: found one

http://www.viewlivesportstv.com/nhl-heritage-classic-mtl-canadiens-vs-cal-flames/

Feed 5

[trieuth]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwQKK8CLLTU&feature=player_embedded

[C_Dave45]

Well after all these years, the official "ugliest jersey award" has been handed over from Vancouver to Calgary:

http://nationalpostsports.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/flamessunis.jpg

All that goes through my mind is Where's Waldo? ROFL!!!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs213.snc4/38988_134440526597355_100000942249618_151952_4291643_n.jpg

[adam c]

Originally posted by C_Dave45
Well after all these years, the official "ugliest jersey award" has been handed over from Vancouver to Calgary:



did you forget about this monstrosity?
http://therestrainingorder.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/habs1.jpg

[Kloubek]

Those were indeed horrible jerseys - though that pic of the Toronto one is pretty bad too.

My fav moment: Not being sure if my toes were still pink, or if they had become black and were seeking a disconnect from the rest of my foot. Are they there... are they not? The unknown was probably more exciting than sitting in a seat which obstructed the play about 40% of the time.

[adam c]

that's montreal not toronto

[Kloubek]

Originally posted by adam c
that's montreal not toronto

oops. You mean Kovalev never played for Toronto? :)

I saw the leaf and immediately figured Montreal...

[D'z Nutz]

The Heritage Classic jerseys were kinda gross at first, but they grew on me and now I want one. I'm hoping they go on sale when stores try clearing stock. Is there anyone on here that's *ahem* an inside guy for a sporting goods store that might know *cough cough*?

I got a good laugh out of this though:
http://katchop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/heritage-classic-2010-copy.jpg

And yes, the Habs' christmas prison garbs have got to be the worst modern jersey around (though Minny's jerseys definitely deserve a nod... or dry heave).

[S13_Ryan]

IMO the heritage classic jersey is a thing of beauty. Montreal could have done something exciting, they pretty much just threw a heritage classic crest on there away jerseys.

i thought the Wave that went about 5 or 6 minutes in the 3rd was pretty cool to watch

[01RedDX]

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[AaronK]

My favorite part was some drunk guy falling down the stairs in my section in the 1st period

[Team_Mclaren]

After the first i wasnt sure if i could walk again.... I was happy to make it to the car in my own power.

[supe]

The jersey isnt my favorite either but I respect it for having a story behind it.

[stevieo]

the wave going on in the 3rd was one of my favorite moments there. felt electric in that place though, definitely reminded me of the playoffs in the c of red.

had a great time and would definitely do it again

[bituerbo]

Originally posted by stevieo
the wave going on in the 3rd was one of my favorite moments there. felt electric in that place though, definitely reminded me of the playoffs in the c of red.

had a great time and would definitely do it again

Haha our section was 'waving' most of the game to try and keep warm. We bought a shitload of handwarmers and were handing them out to people who looked the coldest.

[Spoons]

Me getting drunk off my ass, not being able to see a damn thing on what was really going on/watching the jumbo tron more than anything, and the Jim Beam's that was being passed around in a sneaky Canadian can.

Oh I can't remember much of the 3rd period, or getting home.

Would I ever spend the money to go again? Fuck no. But it was a really cool experience that I would recommend anyone go see once in their lives. They view is just not worth it.

But mind you I had $200 tickets (if you include taxes and what not) that I picked up for $125, so I'm not complaining.

Coles notes: Very cool experience, but would not do again.

[gofastmerc]

Seeing all the hockey fans everywhere. You didn't have to be Flames or a Habs fan to enjoy this one.

We sat a couple of rows up from the "goal light on a helmet" guy that was at all the Olympic games. He must bring a lot of friend to help carry in all the signs and huge flag that he waves around.

[Chester]

t-eGPNiBD-M

[adam c]

gah that 2nd intermision show was terrible

[R!zz0]

What i don't understand is why they sang star spangled banner? They didn't sing out anthem when Penguins played Capitals in the outdoor game.

[Kloubek]

^ I was wondering the same thing...

[JfuckinC]

Originally posted by R!zz0
What i don't understand is why they sang star spangled banner? They didn't sing out anthem when Penguins played Capitals in the outdoor game.

lol some old people got mad at me for boo'ing :rofl:

My favorite part was when i fucking left and stumbled to wendys where it was warm and there was chicken burgers :drool:

[R!zz0]

Bettman - there can be no other explanation :nut:

They should have put at least one word of French in there, oh well :rofl:

[desi112]

Originally posted by R!zz0
What i don't understand is why they sang star spangled banner? They didn't sing out anthem when Penguins played Capitals in the outdoor game.


The Canadian National Anthem was sung at the Winter Classic.

[dezmarez]

Originally posted by JfuckinC




My favorite part was when i fucking left and stumbled to wendys where it was warm and there was chicken burgers :drool:


lol the path up there was so icey

such a fun time!!

[polarice]

Just being in the environment was awesome!

[Kloubek]

Originally posted by JfuckinC
lol some old people got mad at me for boo'ing :rofl:


... as well they should. That's totally disrespectful and immature, imo.

[heinz256]

http://gigapan.org/gigapans/fullscreen/71114/

[darkrider911]

I am not much of a flames fan but I do think those jerseys are pretty sweet, way better than some of the other jerseys that have made it into the league.


Originally posted by heinz256
http://gigapan.org/gigapans/fullscreen/71114/

So where is waldo?! I've been searching for a bit now and can't find him....

//EDIT: Can anyone tell me what's wrong with this photo? haha

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/4452/whatswrongo.jpg

[Boost Infested]

Originally posted by heinz256
http://gigapan.org/gigapans/fullscreen/71114/

A dumb ass Leaf fan in the parking lot!!

[sputnik]

Originally posted by darkrider911
//EDIT: Can anyone tell me what's wrong with this photo? haha

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/4452/whatswrongo.jpg

A gigapan is essentially a photo stitched together from hundreds of other photos.

There is bound to be a glitch here and there.

[sputnik]

Originally posted by Boost Infested


A dumb ass Leaf fan in the parking lot!!

No worse than the guy in the Canucks jersey at the game.

[88CRX]

You can play where's waldo with all the stands

http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/heritageclassic/2011/02/21/17354891.html

[lilmira]

I found myself. lol

Now how many oilers jerseys can you find in the pictures?

[AaronK]

Haha found myself, those are pretty sweet!