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Kevan · 02-25-2007, 09:28 PM

They are INSANE (true definition of the word) about college football in Columbus. Just ask anyone in Michigan.

Of all the expansion teams in the last move, I think Columbus was probably the smartest choice out of them all.

Other sports have done well here, and the CBJ is the only professional sport within 2 hours. The fans here do support hockey. It's really grown in the last few years.

playstopause · 02-25-2007, 10:12 PM

Good to know.
At least, they don't have a half-filled arena like some other teams.

(we need a hockey emoticon!)

Kevan · 02-25-2007, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by playstopause

Good to know.
At least, they don't have a half-filled arena like some other teams.

You mean like Detroit?
I saw more than 3 games at Joe Louis Arena where it was *maybe* 1/3 full. No kidding. It looked like St. Louis at the end of last season. Sad.
So much for it being "hockey town".

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(we need a hockey emoticon!)

Agreed.

Unknown Doodl3.2 · 02-26-2007, 12:02 AM

the biggest surprise for me was when I saw new jersey and their 2/3s empty stadium...

B Lopez · 02-26-2007, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by playstopause

^
That's a good question.

Maybe because it's not their national sport?
I can understand why residents of states such as California and Florida don't give a flying f*ck about hockey when they can just run down the street and hit the beach.
It is our national sport and it has a very long tradition (of success) over here.
One thing that doesn't help imo, is that they added too much expansion teams, trying to "seduce" the american market... resulting in a lack of very skilled players ("stars") because they're spreaded troughout a league that has too many teams.

Sharks games here generally sell out as far as I know. But yeah, Id much rather be at the beach. But a hockey game now and then is a blast.

playstopause · 02-26-2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevan

You mean like Detroit?
I saw more than 3 games at Joe Louis Arena where it was *maybe* 1/3 full. ... So much for it being "hockey town".

That sucks.

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Originally Posted by Unknown Doodl3.2

the biggest surprise for me was when I saw new jersey and their 2/3s empty stadium...

Yep. Go figure.
That would never happen here in Montreal.

Unknown Doodl3.2 · 02-26-2007, 10:18 PM

victory against the leafs! 5 - 4

playstopause · 02-26-2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Doodl3.2

victory against the leafs! 5 - 4

That was close though.

technomancer · 02-27-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Doodl3.2

the biggest surprise for me was when I saw new jersey and their 2/3s empty stadium...

Yeah the last Pens/Devils game in NJ was like that, only from what I saw on TV it was more like 1/3 full. Which was really sad considering the Devils are #1 in the Atlantic Division and the Pens are one of the largest draws in the NHL thanks to Sid.

As for the Pens, they were selling out last year when the team was last in the NHL and are continuing to do so this year. Hopefully they can reach an agreement for a new arena soon, as it will be a sad day if Pittsburgh loses the team.

Right now I'm just hoping the Pens pull out of this slump. They play the Devils tonight and if they play like they did against the Lightning it's going to be ugly.

LarksTongues · 02-27-2007, 04:16 PM

A ton of trades done today. I thought there wouldn't be to many deals on the deadline. Ryan Smyth now an Islander, Bertuzzi a Red Wing, Roberts on Pittsburgh. The Leafs got Yanic Perrault back again, but lots of their competition greatly improved so it's gonna be tough to make it to the playoffs. I'm still pulling for the Leafs.

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