Comments on: Winter Classic 2009 Highlights

By: Dan London

Dan London — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:00:41 +0000

HA! i agree. Emerick and John Davidson were the worst announcers. I was happy when Davidson went to St. Louis so I wouldn’t have to put up with them talking about how players once rode trains to games and wore hats.

By: Ron

Ron — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:29:31 +0000

I would agree with you 100%. This year’s classic was another production that was extremely well done by the NHL. (Was I the only one who was actually excited by the pre-game news that Doc Emrick had laryngitis?)

This was my first chance to see the rivalry between the Hawks and Wings, and the first period was very intense. As a Penguins fan, I couldn’t help but laugh when Cleary was blasted over the boards. Ok…I need to let that go.

I couldn’t help but think that the NHL should have a few of these games each year. NBC does a pretty nice job with its Game of the Week, so why not have a few outdoor games to up the exposure? I know it is not easy to set up, but I can wish, no?

Hats off to the NHL for an event that was very well done.

By: Jake

Jake — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:09:27 +0000

It was an awesome production. Great outreach for the league — you couldn’t have asked for a more exciting game. (Especially with that Cleary hit; I’m glad I DVR’ed it.)

Next up, hopefully: Canes @ Caps, RFK Stadium (though I’d prefer the much-nicer new Nationals ballpark).