04/26/24
November 14, 2003
"It's really the Super Bowl, the Masters, the World Series in our minds," : ...and though that might be slightly overblown, this game is going to be fricking cool. Long-underwear-and-balaclava-type-head-coverings cool.
a million requests for tickets? sheesh. well, then again, probably nearly everyone in edmonton wants to be there and when you add in interested parties from Red Deer and Calgary I am sure it adds up. this game sounds like it will be really cool. hopefully there aren't old timers injuries like I have seen in a few all star weekend type games.
posted by gspm at 12:52 PM on November 14, 2003
It is going to be great. That day will be a beer-swilling, moosemeat-eating, lumberjack-coat-wearing good time up here in the great white north. The coolest part is that it's an actual season game, not just an exhibition. That said, I hope they loosen the defense a bit and have some fun with it.
posted by Succa at 01:41 PM on November 14, 2003
Hey Rangers, can Mess come out and play?
posted by kokaku at 01:41 PM on November 14, 2003
Actually, they said Messier COULDN'T play because it would be too much of an unfair advantage. The rest of the old-timers are not in game shape, and Messier (while not a speedster) would still blow by them too often. Though it would be very cool if he showed up for the ceremonies or stood on the bench as an assistant coach.
posted by grum@work at 03:03 PM on November 14, 2003
Grum, Michelle and I were talking about trying to get tickets for this, but just couldn't work everything out ... so let's start pushing for this sort of event next year at the SkyDome! Leafs vs. Wings alumni!
posted by wfrazerjr at 03:09 PM on November 14, 2003
Maybe they can rally the Broadstreet Bullies v. the Big Bad B's for a pickup game on a frozen-over Public Garden Pond. Orr could replace his knees with the latest in titanium tech and be good as new.
posted by kokaku at 04:45 PM on November 14, 2003
I hope their bones don't get brittle from the cold and shatter on a serious check.
posted by billsaysthis at 06:08 PM on November 14, 2003
posted by forksclovetofu at 09:15 PM on November 14, 2003
grum, Mess got the nod. clove, here in new england, a toque is a wool hat. though, if you're carrying, I'll partake.
posted by garfield at 12:37 PM on November 17, 2003
Does anyone know what temp (with or without windchill) will cause the cancellation of official game. The article linked says the old-timers will play no matter what, but there is some min. temp that will cause the game to be cancelled. The long range forecast (as of the afternoon of the 17th) is looking a little on the cool side.
posted by camcanuck at 01:59 PM on November 17, 2003
Did you know Kevin Lowe was the Oilers first-ever draft pick? I didn't.