January 30, 201412 yr http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox/nhl-op...rce=twitterfeed The success the NHL has had in their outdoor hockey games could lead to Chicago hosting another contest. In 2013, the NHL has held the Winter Classic at the Big House in Michigan, back-to-back Stadium Series games at Yankee Stadium and one at Dodger Stadium. Soldier Field will host the Blackhawks and Penguins in a Stadium Series game on March 1. The Hawks are a big draw for the NHL due to the market, star players and sponsors in Chicago. [MORE: Sox great McDowell reportedly accepts managerial position] In 2009, the Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Red Wings was held at Wrigley Field. And now there's talks of the NHL continuing their momentum in the Chicago market with a game being held at U.S. Cellular Field. "Look, Chicago is a great market," NHL chief operating officer John Collins told the Chicago Sun-Times. "We’ll get through the successes of this year and we’ll be able to sit down and really figure out what the plan is going forward. But yeah, sure. Comiskey is a great park." There will be plenty of other venues in the mix, but Collins told the Sun-Times that the NHL has already had preliminary discussions with the White Sox.
January 30, 201412 yr Well Overdue, Capacity and right next to the e-way. We've already hosted boxing..
January 30, 201412 yr Good. Our ballpark deserves some love as it is really excellent. I love it there. It has come a long way in the past 10 years too
January 30, 201412 yr I'd imagine that if there are 3 possible venues (4 with Northwestern?) it wouldn't be in your best interest to rule one out right off the bat if you're trying to secure the most favorable terms for yourself. QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 30, 2014 -> 01:43 PM) Meh +1 send it back to canadia!
January 30, 201412 yr I would love for this to happen. Then they could put a little kiddie ice rink on top of the fundamentals deck.
January 30, 201412 yr QUOTE (Greyone @ Jan 30, 2014 -> 03:12 PM) And shoot some fireworks when the Hawks score a goal. =) THIS
January 31, 201412 yr Are those outdoor hockey games great just because of the setting? Can you even see the puck? Just wondering.
January 31, 201412 yr QUOTE (greg775 @ Jan 30, 2014 -> 06:00 PM) Are those outdoor hockey games great just because of the setting? Can you even see the puck? Just wondering. Club and Upper Deck tickets would be great, 100 level and bleachers would suck.
January 31, 201412 yr The Boss is not gonna be happy. Those perfect grass blades will be hibernating then, with full bellies no?
January 31, 201412 yr QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Jan 30, 2014 -> 07:15 PM) The Boss is not gonna be happy. Those perfect grass blades will be hibernating then, with full bellies no? Sodfather*
January 31, 201412 yr Shout out to the NHL chief operating officer for saying "Comiskey." It'll be good for popularity as well for the White Sox in some instances.
January 31, 201412 yr QUOTE (Greyone @ Jan 30, 2014 -> 04:12 PM) And shoot some fireworks when the Hawks score a goal. =) That would be amazing.
January 31, 201412 yr Am I the only one that doesn't particularly care for these outdoor games? I haven't been to a game, but I would imagine the sightlines aren't as good as indoors. And I think camera angles are better indoors. It was fun the first time, but IMO the NHL is overdoing it.
January 31, 201412 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 31, 2014 -> 02:15 PM) Am I the only one that doesn't particularly care for these outdoor games? I haven't been to a game, but I would imagine the sightlines aren't as good as indoors. And I think camera angles are better indoors. It was fun the first time, but IMO the NHL is overdoing it. I think it's just about being there. I went to the Hawks/Wings game at Wrigley. The seats we had would have been great for a ballgame, but for hockey they weren't very good. However, being there was very cool. I do agree the NHL might be overdoing it. I think one a year should be fine.
January 31, 201412 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 31, 2014 -> 02:15 PM) Am I the only one that doesn't particularly care for these outdoor games? I haven't been to a game, but I would imagine the sightlines aren't as good as indoors. And I think camera angles are better indoors. It was fun the first time, but IMO the NHL is overdoing it. Between the games this year in Ann Arbor, LA, and two at Yankee Stadium, they had over 250,000 fans attend, all basically sold out. The games may seem a bit excessive, but if the fans keep showing up in droves, the NHL will keep hosting them.
January 31, 201412 yr QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Jan 31, 2014 -> 02:24 PM) I think it's just about being there. I think its all about ratings. These are made for TV events.
February 1, 201412 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 31, 2014 -> 02:15 PM) Am I the only one that doesn't particularly care for these outdoor games? I haven't been to a game, but I would imagine the sightlines aren't as good as indoors. And I think camera angles are better indoors. It was fun the first time, but IMO the NHL is overdoing it. One was definitely enough. The broadcasts of these games have been really uncomfortable because the announcers way oversell the games. It's to the point where they want you to believe these outdoor games are a cure for cancer. The NHL is fantastic.
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