FirstStar Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I enjoy the outdoor games! Sure, there are a lot of variables that can affect the outcome of the match, but both teams are dealing with the issues. It is gimmicky, yes, but I enjoy it. I really love watching an NFL game with a snow-covered field and flakes falling from the sky. It adds a new and exciting element to the game! I enjoy the one or two NHL games each year with a similar context. I love the outdoor games as well, but like aforementioned, it's not even. In football, you play an equal amount of time at both ends, whereas in hockey, there are only 3 period, which means you play 2 of the 3 periods at one end. The wind can shift, get stronger and weaker and the sun will go down eventually, but for the most part,one team could have a significant advantage(don't care if they're professionals or not, they're affected by the elements as much as anyone). As in football, they purposely change sides in case the elements are a factor, it gives both teams the chance to benefit from the elements. Skating into the wind and sun through 2 periods, will definitely have an affect on the players. And on the other hand, the team with the wind at their backs through 2 periods, have an obvious advantage. Not only do they have the wind propelling them, the wind helps to slow down (and tire em out quicker) the other team (since they'll be skating into it through 2 periods). Just take football as an example, a field goal punter with the wind at his back could actually make a 40 yard field goal (if the winds are strong enough) and the kicker kicking into the wind, would have a harder time, even if he were 15 yards closer(25 yard line). Which is why in football, they both play an equal amount of time on both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js2 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 WELL.....there's one........................anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstStar Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Gio with the war paint... I love it! Is it just me or does the flames uni look more retro than the habs. hmmmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I love the outdoor games as well, but like aforementioned, it's not even. In football, you play an equal amount of time at both ends, whereas in hockey, there are only 3 period, which means you play 2 of the 3 periods at one end. The wind can shift, get stronger and weaker and the sun will go down eventually, but for the most part,one team could have a significant advantage(don't care if they're professionals or not, they're affected by the elements as much as anyone). As in football, they purposely change sides in case the elements are a factor, it gives both teams the chance to benefit from the elements. Skating into the wind and sun through 2 periods, will definitely have an affect on the players. And on the other hand, the team with the wind at their backs through 2 periods, have an obvious advantage. Not only do they have the wind propelling them, the wind helps to slow down (and tire em out quicker) the other team (since they'll be skating into it through 2 periods). Just take football as an example, a field goal punter with the wind at his back could actually make a 40 yard field goal (if the winds are strong enough) and the kicker kicking into the wind, would have a harder time, even if he were 15 yards closer(25 yard line). Which is why in football, they both play an equal amount of time on both sides. I do believe they switch ends at the halfway point of the third to make it even as far as time being spent at either end goes. I could be wrong, but I'm fairly certain they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncivilengineer Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 My ears are bleeding.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Ugly Flames jerseys. Look like work detail from a prison camp. Almost as ugly as Carrey's mask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Gio with the war paint... I love it! Is it just me or does the flames uni look more retro than the habs. hmmmmmm. The Habs jersey kind of looks like some 1998 version, or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 This is cool.................go habbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsFanInRI Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 The Flames uniforms look so stupid lol. they look like they belong in the house of gryffendor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaubie Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Gio all wrapped up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey__Price31 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I love the balaclavas, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 . Almost as ugly as Carrey's mask. Next time around...I'm painting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs_93 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I was kinda hoping they'd go back to the whites at home, but alas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 ....I wonder why they sang the American anthem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey__Price31 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 *insert Monty Python "Get on with it!" clip here* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstStar Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 The one thing I don't like, is that it's broadcasted on CBC... We often get beat when the game is a CBC game. Knocking on wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js2 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Ugly Flames jerseys. Look like work detail from a prison camp. Almost as ugly as Carrey's mask. Too bad the Habs didn't wear their prison uniforms/jerseys. And why was the American anthem sung? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Is it just me or does the flames uni look more retro than the habs. hmmmmmm. Auld has the Dryden theme mask happening....its nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sashaband Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 this is nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 OK,,,thats enough. DROP THE PUCK before the players get frost bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsFanInRI Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 *insert Monty Python "Get on with it!" clip here* stop being silly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 ....I wonder why they sang the American anthem? We appreciate their impending dependence on Alberta oil exports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaubie Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 ....I wonder why they sang the American anthem? They sang the Canadian one at the Winter classic as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FirstStar Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 ....I wonder why they sang the American anthem? Was wondering the same thing... I know there are American's playing on both teams, but it's 2 Canadian teams, played on Canadian soil. Plus, what about all the Czechs, Russians, Fins, Swedes, etc... They sang the Canadian one at the Winter classic as well. Ok, makes sense... Thanx beaubie, I never noticed they sang Oh Canada in Pittsburgh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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