i went to the winter classic in all Rangers gear and cheered when the scored and won the game. as long as you dont start a problem chances are there wont be a problem
i went to the winter classic in all Rangers gear and cheered when the scored and won the game. as long as you dont start a problem chances are there wont be a problem
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Originally Posted by NYRangers88
You can absolutely wear your gear. Don't respond to anyone and you'll be fine. I wear my jersey down there all the time with no problem!
"The instigator was clearly Veteri," Nodiff said. "The punches were clearly thrown first by Veteri and his associates."
That attack left a New Jersey cop and decorated war veteran, identified as 30-year-old Neil Auricchio, knocked out with a concussion and facial injuries that require surgery, cops said.
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A witness told police that he said, “Welcome to South Philly mother f%#*er” after knocking out Auricchio, police sources said.
Obviously the vast majority of people who wear Rangers gear won't go through anything like this, but that chance is out there. And there's a much higher chance of lesser, but still negative outcomes (people yelling stuff at you, pouring beer on you, maybe even throwing a pizza in your face, etc)
Edit: I wear my jerseys to pretty much any other away games I'll go to, but I wouldn't wear it in philly. It's just not worth it. The point of wearing the jersey is to show pride for your team in another teams home. I've never heard of wearing your teams jersey in another city for a game and completely ignoring the hometown faithful. It just doesn't happen. It's just in most other places there's a lot more good natured ribbing back and forth with the absolute worst being the yelling or the very very infrequent beer dump. In philly that stuff is what you'd be hoping for, with the worst being some animal bashing your face in.
Last edited by Kel Varnsen: 02-07-2012 at 11:04 AM.
I'm heading down there as well. I'll be wearing my Hagelin winter classic jersey as well.
I was at the winter classic as well and as long as you don't start anything or be disrespectful there shouldn't be any issues.
I plan on standing up and cheering when/if we score too but as long as you're not obnoxious about it we all should be fine.
Agree completely. I was at the Winter Classic- fully decked out in Rangers gear- in a section with all Flyer fans. There was a Ranger fan in the section next to me that was acting like a ****. Everytime we scored, he held up a rangers towel and turned around to taunt the fans behind him. This led to verbal exchanges and almost ended up in a physical altercation.
Meanwhile, I cheered for the Rangers all game and stood up and cheered when we scored. At one point, the Flyer fan that almost got into the fight told me we were cool and basically that he had our backs because we were behaving appriopriately.
I think thats the general rule. Don't be a ****. You might get some ribbing here or there (whether good natured or not), but no real trouble.
The Philadelphia fans are not that bad. The problem with the young fans is that they have such an inferiority complex that they think it is their birthright to act tough towards visiting teams. Just Remember it has been close to 40 years since the Flyers have ever won anything
Obviously the vast majority of people who wear Rangers gear won't go through anything like this, but that chance is out there. And there's a much higher chance of lesser, but still negative outcomes (people yelling stuff at you, pouring beer on you, maybe even throwing a pizza in your face, etc)
Edit: I wear my jerseys to pretty much any other away games I'll go to, but I wouldn't wear it in philly. It's just not worth it. The point of wearing the jersey is to show pride for your team in another teams home. I've never heard of wearing your teams jersey in another city for a game and completely ignoring the hometown faithful. It just doesn't happen. It's just in most other places there's a lot more good natured ribbing back and forth with the absolute worst being the yelling or the very very infrequent beer dump. In philly that stuff is what you'd be hoping for, with the worst being some animal bashing your face in.
Dude, grow a pair. I've been to Eagles, Phillies and Flyers games in Philly and it's not that bad unless you act like a moron. During the Winter Classic I encountered dozens of fans that were cool, and had good natured smack talk. We were fine.
Dude, grow a pair. I've been to Eagles, Phillies and Flyers games in Philly and it's not that bad unless you act like a moron. During the Winter Classic I encountered dozens of fans that were cool, and had good natured smack talk. We were fine.
You realize the guy who was beaten up was a war vet right? He had it coming? Grow up. If you read what I said I said it would be very unlikely that anything would happen. However, to pretend there is no risk flies in the face of all reason. It comes down to how you value things.
Obviously the vast majority of people who wear Rangers gear won't go through anything like this, but that chance is out there. And there's a much higher chance of lesser, but still negative outcomes (people yelling stuff at you, pouring beer on you, maybe even throwing a pizza in your face, etc)
Edit: I wear my jerseys to pretty much any other away games I'll go to, but I wouldn't wear it in philly. It's just not worth it. The point of wearing the jersey is to show pride for your team in another teams home.I've never heard of wearing your teams jersey in another city for a game and completely ignoring the hometown faithful. It just doesn't happen. It's just in most other places there's a lot more good natured ribbing back and forth with the absolute worst being the yelling or the very very infrequent beer dump. In philly that stuff is what you'd be hoping for, with the worst being some animal bashing your face in.
To the bold: This is how you let the idea of terror win. I realize it's hyperbole, but it's really the same principle. A man was attacked for wearing a jersey, so now some folks won't wear a jersey. Personally, I think it's the wrong idea.
To the underlined: I've seen plenty of fans come to MSG, cheer on their team (not the Rangers), and leave. And I've done the same.
I don't know why people make this such an issue. Going to a hockey game is just like going to a bar or club, if you are loud and obnoxious you might get into it with someone. If you go about your business you'll be fine. I would never consider not wearing my ranger jersey to any ranger game.
You realize the guy who was beaten up was a war vet right? He had it coming? Grow up. If you read what I said I said it would be very unlikely that anything would happen. However, to pretend there is no risk flies in the face of all reason. It comes down to how you value things.
There's "some" risk everywhere. Theres the same amount of idiots in Philly as there is in Boston, Montreal or Long Island.
You realize the guy who was beaten up was a war vet right? He had it coming? Grow up. If you read what I said I said it would be very unlikely that anything would happen. However, to pretend there is no risk flies in the face of all reason. It comes down to how you value things.
Flyer fan coming in peace here. (Please don't give me an infraction for trolling just because of that)
As many fans have already stated on this thread, you don't need to expect trouble unless you are either a) instigating fights yourself while being a drunk moron b) respond to drunk morons heckling (every city has them) c) being obnoxious and unaware of your surroundings. (i.e yelling after each goal, standing up, taunting fans, etc)
I've been down there a few times, and on several occasions was not wearing any team jersey, and was mistaken for an opponent's fan. Not much you can do but just ignore the taunting and watch the game. I'd imagine it's exactly the same in NYR.
And just to let you in on a hint: Just because someone is a war vet, doesn't exactly mean they are unable to do any wrong. I'm sorry, but that is just way too naiive. YES, in this case, he was innocent, but being a war vet shouldn't give you a free pass in life.
I went to the Giants Eagles game in filthy this year. I threw down with some jerks. They kept throwing beer at me then they came down and got all confrontational. Can't go back to the stadium for awhile lol
Flyer fan coming in peace here. (Please don't give me an infraction for trolling just because of that)
As many fans have already stated on this thread, you don't need to expect trouble unless you are either a) instigating fights yourself while being a drunk moron b) respond to drunk morons heckling (every city has them) c) being obnoxious and unaware of your surroundings. (i.e yelling after each goal, standing up, taunting fans, etc)
I've been down there a few times, and on several occasions was not wearing any team jersey, and was mistaken for an opponent's fan. Not much you can do but just ignore the taunting and watch the game. I'd imagine it's exactly the same in NYR.
And just to let you in on a hint: Just because someone is a war vet, doesn't exactly mean they are unable to do any wrong. I'm sorry, but that is just way too naiive. YES, in this case, he was innocent, but being a war vet shouldn't give you a free pass in life.
You say you need to bring **** upon yourself or you'll be fine then you say this decorated war vet didn't do anything wrong and this thug still jumped him, which is what happened according to the Philly cops too. Doublethink much?
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Originally Posted by NYRSchrute217
There's "some" risk everywhere. Theres the same amount of idiots in Philly as there is in Boston, Montreal or Long Island.
No, there is different risk in different places. There are a lot more idiots in Philly than just about anywhere else when it comes to sports.
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Originally Posted by Callagraves
To the bold: This is how you let the idea of terror win. I realize it's hyperbole, but it's really the same principle. A man was attacked for wearing a jersey, so now some folks won't wear a jersey. Personally, I think it's the wrong idea.
To the underlined: I've seen plenty of fans come to MSG, cheer on their team (not the Rangers), and leave. And I've done the same.
Dude, it's just a hockey game. Let the terrorists of Philly take away your freedom to go to their home wearing a ton of gear. There are more important things in life... Learn to pick your battles.
Last edited by Kel Varnsen: 02-08-2012 at 12:56 AM.
You say you need to bring **** upon yourself or you'll be fine then you say this decorated war vet didn't do anything wrong and this thug still jumped him, which is what happened according to the Philly cops too. Doublethink much?
No, there is different risk in different places. There are a lot more idiots in Philly than just about anywhere else when it comes to sports.
Dude, it's just a hockey game. Let the terrorists of Philly take away your freedom to go to their home wearing a ton of gear. There are more important things in life... Learn to pick your battles.
Seriously? You are blowing this all out of proportion. I'll admit there is a problem, like in many big cities in the States (a lot less than here in Canada anyway), but you really should get all that prejudice out of your system. Anyway, no one is forcing you to go there and 'risk your life' in the Philadelphia 'ghetto.'
The sentence underneath your Jerry Seinfeld avatar in this case is quite fitting.
Living in Pennsylvania, I have probably gone to 10 or so games in Philly while wearing Rangers gear. There are some things you can do to pretty much assure that you wont get messed with...
1.) Dont taunt other fans or act obnoxious, if the Rangers score or are winning you can cheer. But I wouldnt say anything to any of the other fans. I wouldnt turn around, just face forward.
2.) If someone crosses the line, just ignore them.
Philadelphia fans are pack animals. The more you are outnumbered, the braver they get. So trying to defend yourself could trigger some mob mentality where you are fighting off multiple people. As long as you are following my rules above, you should be fine. Even when following my rules I have had people scream in my face and throw shoulders into me while walking to the parking lot. But I am capable of looking the other way. If you are the type of person that needs to go all alpha male when this happens, stay at home.
At the same time, this is a Saturday afternoon game. Expect a lot of families and children. It will be much calmer than other games.
Seriously? You are blowing this all out of proportion. I'll admit there is a problem, like in many big cities in the States (a lot less than here in Canada anyway), but you really should get all that prejudice out of your system. Anyway, no one is forcing you to go there and 'risk your life' in the Philadelphia 'ghetto.'
The sentence underneath your Jerry Seinfeld avatar in this case is quite fitting.
I'm not even the one going...
And I never said ghetto. It's a dump of a city though.
You realize the guy who was beaten up was a war vet right? He had it coming? Grow up. If you read what I said I said it would be very unlikely that anything would happen. However, to pretend there is no risk flies in the face of all reason. It comes down to how you value things.
How is that relevant?
Was he wearing his uniform? No.
He is a Rangers fan who is also a war vet, most likely unbeknownst to the attackers.
For the OP, as long as you aren't a d-bag you should be fine. You might get some heckling, but as long as you're not starting anything you'll be OK.
