OFFICIAL HOCKEY THREAD: NHL, KHL, NCAA, IIHL

[jewseejay]

That was a hugeeeeee win for the caps and holtby to get the shutout wow... they needed that in the WORST way... super glad i scooped him from the trash heap last week n my big money league. I was really starting to regret trading bishop

 

[theenorthstar]

Just got home from my own hockey game..

Now gotta watch the rest of this ANA v Kings game along with the Wild v Sharks

 

[theenorthstar]

Honestly, I hope this is the last yr they do the stadium series.
And just keep the Winter Classic.
I hope this was only an attempt to up revenue this season due to the lock out last yr.

 

[DeadsetAce]

^ no chance, dude. the league and many people love this stuff. as you know, even non hockey fans eat it up.

i agree tho. winter and heritage classics only.

 

[theenorthstar]

HF:

This is the most boring of all outdoor games I've seen since their inception.

Real. Im about to pass out and Im scared to watch the Wild v SJS cause they just blew a 2-0 lead and the Sharks have all the mo right now.

 

[sosly]

Yeah I agree, looks like they're scared to skate out there. Crowd is sounds bored, then again it's LA. I've watched a couple of streams, all the commentators are dull. Best game ever! Ducks will coast to a win, while the crowd will be waiting for the 4th quarter to start.

On a side note, those letterman jackets are sick

 

[ziostilon]

Does this game raise the profile of the NHL in California

 

[sosly]

Probably in Orange County

Good game Ducks!

 

[frink85]

It sucked because the kings offense is terrible

No sustained pressure, and of course the ducks are a great team. Terrible

 

[frink85]

Kings had 36 shots but none of them were really threatening to hiller from what I saw (missed the 3rd)

 

[VinMillerHearn58]

Kings had 36 shots but none of them were really threatening to hiller from what I saw (missed the 3rd)

Not many chances in the 3rd, a few were right on the blue paint, but of course Hiller stopped them pretty easily.

Kings have NO OFFENSE at all, and its real frustrating.

 

[rell826]

Sucked to see everyone on the train heading to the game today knowing I have to give support from the office.

Ovechkin with the goal of the year last night?

 

[jjs07]

Sucked to see everyone on the train heading to the game today knowing I have to give support from the office.

Ovechkin with the goal of the year last night?

Yea...his hand/eye coordination on that goal was sick.

Got some tough competition from Giroux/Gerbe/Hertl for goal of the year, IMO. Definitely in the top 5.

 

[cedric ceballos]

Agreed on the kings lack of offense. Its been an ongoing problem for them the past season or 2 and its been frustrating to watch. Quick can only do so much.

Anyhow I'm off to the rangers game. I'm kinda shocked at how low ticket prices dropped. Hope the game is better then last nights snooze fest.

 

[rell826]

Not surprised by how bad the ice looked in the Ducks/Kings game last night.

 

[theenorthstar]

Not surprised by how bad the ice looked in the Ducks/Kings game last night.

Water.

 

[cedric ceballos]

The weather in so cal has been way higher then normal for most of December and January this winter for whatever reason. But that ice looked terrible last night.

 

[cedric ceballos]

Heads up to anyone picking up their tix from stubhub. Be prepared for the line from hell from their pickup center.

 

[proshares]

Damn, I hate doing the pick up so I can imagine. I guess with it this late you couldn't get it emailed direct?

 

[jjs07]

Just showed the stadium....A LOOOOOT of empty seats.

 

[rell826]

Just showed the stadium....A LOOOOOT of empty seats.

It's cold + the game is delayed because of sun glare. People are probably in the concourses and still heading up.

Pregame warmups expected at 1. This game won't start until 2.

 

[rell826]

People keep praising the Devils for sticking to tradition with their uniforms when in reality, their front office didn't want to be in this game and intentionally sabotaged their SS marketing.

 

[theenorthstar]

Rangers jerseys aren't half bad.

Devil's threads though look great. Tbh.

 

[proshares]

Seeing those jerseys take me back always been my favorite. Somewhere in my Mom's apartment, I have Daneyko & Lemieux green's laying around.

 

[theenorthstar]

Atmosphere/Venue looks fantastic! People are starting to settle in as well.