They have a contract to have the Pinstripe Bowl for the next 5 years and I'm pretty sure it's on New Years Eve. I think the best idea would to have the game at MetLife Stadium. It holds like 80,000 people, so I don't see why they can't just play there instead. I remember there was a rumor that the Devils won't allow us to play there unless they're involved, but I don't see how they can do that since the Rangers own the territory, right?
the NHL isn't likely to pick a football stadium that could be hosting an NFL game within days of the WC (remember MetLife has two home teams). they ideally want 1 week plus to prepare the ice/layout.
the NHL isn't likely to pick a football stadium that could be hosting an NFL game within days of the WC (remember MetLife has two home teams). they ideally want 1 week plus to prepare the ice/layout.
They already hosted the WC twice in an NFL stadium. I know it's rare (well I'm not even sure if it ever happened before) that the Jets and Giants both play away games the same week, but it could happen. If the NHL and NFL both contact each other about it, it could be done.
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The only logistical issue is the league wouldn't want to spend the money to make it happen in central park. The stands will cost a lot of $$$ among everything else.
If they can build a rink on Sheep’s Meadow with temporary stands seating up to 20,000 — people will come. If they play the Winter Classic in New York, people will notice.
The real question is not can they do it, it's do they want to do it? And the answer to that is a resounding no. 20k people isn't much more than an average NHL arena, and that's not the experience they are trying for. So you are right, it would cost them too much money to build AND they would be losing money on missing out on more than double the amount of tickets they could sell if they held it in Yankee Stadium. 20k would probably barely be enough for both teams season ticket holders, let alone the tickets they need for other reasons (contests, trip packages, ticket lottery, ect).
Met life isn't going to happen either. Winter Classic is an image thing. Met Life is not in NY.
It's just not going to happen. If it was it would have happened already.
The real question is not can they do it, it's do they want to do it? And the answer to that is a resounding no. 20k people isn't much more than an average NHL arena, and that's not the experience they are trying for. So you are right, it would cost them too much money to build AND they would be losing money on missing out on more than double the amount of tickets they could sell if they held it in Yankee Stadium. 20k would probably barely be enough for both teams season ticket holders, let alone the tickets they need for other reasons (contests, trip packages, ticket lottery, ect).
Met life isn't going to happen either. Winter Classic is an image thing. Met Life is not in NY.
It's just not going to happen. If it was it would have happened already.
If the NHL was willing to go the 20,000 to 40,000 with many others standing instead of sitting and focus mainly on the backdrop and the scenic aspects of the winter classic instead of their own pockets; then it's doable. But we all know money is everything in business.
If the NHL was willing to go the 20,000 to 40,000 with many others standing instead of sitting and focus mainly on the backdrop and the scenic aspects of the winter classic instead of their own pockets; then it's doable. But we all know money is everything in business.
Still wouldnt be able to display the experience/spectacle aspect of the game that they want. They don't have to make concessions. They know the venue they want and can wait. They put NY in this one as the road team to tide them over till they can get into Yankee stadium.
Still wouldnt be able to display the experience/spectacle aspect of the game that they want. They don't have to make concessions. They know the venue they want and can wait. They put NY in this one as the road team to tide them over till they can get into Yankee stadium.
The backdrop of a game in central park IMO outweighs everything as a fans perspective. The experience would be amazing.
They have a contract to have the Pinstripe Bowl for the next 5 years and I'm pretty sure it's on New Years Eve. I think the best idea would to have the game at MetLife Stadium. It holds like 80,000 people, so I don't see why they can't just play there instead. I remember there was a rumor that the Devils won't allow us to play there unless they're involved, but I don't see how they can do that since the Rangers own the territory, right?
The contract for the Pinstripe Bowl actually only runs until 2013. So, if the Yankees and the NHL are smart..they will try and get the Rangers on the ice for the 2014 game.
Last I looked, every time I have gone to Giants/MetLife stadium, NYC is in the backdrop. So what if it is not technically in ny. 80,000 to watch a hockey game is in incredible.
Last I looked, every time I have gone to Giants/MetLife stadium, NYC is in the backdrop. So what if it is not technically in ny. 80,000 to watch a hockey game is in incredible.
So now not only will the Great One pass on the old timer's game until its held in New York... but its being said that Gretzky won't play in the alumni game unless its at Yankee Stadium.
So long to all those other ideas. Gretzky means dollar signs... so Yankee Stadium it is!
So now not only will the Great One pass on the old timer's game until its held in New York... but its being said that Gretzky won't play in the alumni game unless its at Yankee Stadium.
So long to all those other ideas. Gretzky means dollar signs... so Yankee Stadium it is!
Well yeah obviously. I'm saying the NHL will hold out on bringing the WC to NY till the Pinstripe Bowl contract has ended... and when they do, they will likely not entertain the idea of other sites (MetLife, Central Park, etc) with this added piece of information
Well yeah obviously. I'm saying the NHL will hold out on bringing the WC to NY till the Pinstripe Bowl contract has ended... and when they do, they will likely not entertain the idea of other sites (MetLife, Central Park, etc) with this added piece of information
seniority starting with 2006 season here.... got section 416 on row 4 on invoice ..must pay by 28th $289 each..think this was first choice in price range...expensive but priceless can not wait for the classic now!!!
seniority starting with 2006 season here.... got section 416 on row 4 on invoice ..must pay by 28th $289 each..think this was first choice in price range...expensive but priceless can not wait for the classic now!!!
so they're up to 2006, hopefully I get some tix. Did you receive an e-mail or is it just "check every day in your subscriber account online to see if there are tickets there"? lol
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seniority starting with 2006 season here.... got section 416 on row 4 on invoice ..must pay by 28th $289 each..think this was first choice in price range...expensive but priceless can not wait for the classic now!!!
How many times are people going to argue this, its Yankee Stadium or bust, as well it should be..2 of the most storied franchises in American sports in their respective leagues. The only place in the world compared to the yankee stadium mystique (old or new) is MSG, they go together. And it will take place in 2015 because the pinstriple bowl contract runs out in 2014.
