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On to the OHL Finals!
On to the OHL Finals!
It was a slewfoot, the part that bothers me, and I think I speak for a lot of people here is the call wasn't made initially by EITHER referee. It was only after, during the TV timeout that they made a call, and still it was the linesman. Does that call still happen if there's no TV timeout? Not going to continue to interrupt your party, but I think the bigger issue taken to it was not that it was called, but when/how it was called.
It was a slewfoot, the part that bothers me, and I think I speak for a lot of people here is the call wasn't made initially by EITHER referee. It was only after, during the TV timeout that they made a call, and still it was the linesman. Does that call still happen if there's no TV timeout? Not going to continue to interrupt your party, but I think the bigger issue taken to it was not that it was called, but when/how it was called.
One thing from last night's game that I haven't seen mentioned: a gentleman played both anthems on the trumpet. Not surprisingly, the crowd sang along during the US anthem. Maybe a bit surprising, they also sang along to the Canadian anthem. That was cool.
A number of people sang both anthems at the Essar too... maybe sang O Canada a tad louder LOL! Living on a border city....especially with just the St. Mary's River separating us and having the same name...it's no big deal.....about the only time there is tension is when it's Canada vs USA at some IIHF event. As an aside, back in the glory days in the early 90's many people desperately wanted Lake Superior State Lakers and the Hounds to play an exhibition game but they couldn't get the NCAA to agree to it.Way cool!
In the previous thread someone posted something about being "unpatriotic", all those people singing BOTH national anthems is about as patriotic as it gets. It's often been discussed over the years in our section that it's NEVER a USA vs. Canada thing, the areas around the great lakes have so much in common we just have a border separating us.
Yes, I have relatives that are Canadian citizens, thank you very much!
A number of people sang both anthems at the Essar too... maybe sang O Canada a tad louder LOL! Living on a border city....especially with just the St. Mary's River separating us and having the same name...it's no big deal.....about the only time there is tension is when it's Canada vs USA at some IIHF event. As an aside, back in the glory days in the early 90's many people desperately wanted Lake Superior State Lakers and the Hounds to play an exhibition game but they couldn't get the NCAA to agree to it.
It was a slewfoot, the part that bothers me, and I think I speak for a lot of people here is the call wasn't made initially by EITHER referee. It was only after, during the TV timeout that they made a call, and still it was the linesman. Does that call still happen if there's no TV timeout? Not going to continue to interrupt your party, but I think the bigger issue taken to it was not that it was called, but when/how it was called.
Yesterday was my first trip to the EIA. Made the trek down from Kitchener to see the arena and arrived to realize the magnitude and potential of this game. The game, and the atmosphere lived up to its billing. The downtown area was buzzing with excitement pre-game as we got there early enough to visit Slugger's. Tail gate parties were out in abundance, in parking lots and on side streets.
After the game the guys sitting in front were amazed at how many fans stayed to the very end and for the post game trophy presentation. I was surprised at the numbers in the seats that came up from Pittsburgh.
Out into the street after and the celly continues! Would have loved to have stuck around to partake but had to carry on home.
A great day for our first visit to Erie, can scratch this off our OHL arena list, but this will be one for a return trip. Hope the Otter fans continue to support this team and create that buzz in the post Connor days! Best of luck to you the rest of this great season!
One thing from last night's game that I haven't seen mentioned: a gentleman played both anthems on the trumpet. Not surprisingly, the crowd sang along during the US anthem. Maybe a bit surprising, they also sang along to the Canadian anthem. That was cool.
Going to be a good series. I think all hockey fans in the Oshawa area will be pleased to finally see McDavid live. The GMC will be rocking not only for the finals but for McDavid. Just hoping 97 doesn't leave too big of an impression on the fans. See you guys on Friday!