Wild Stadium Series & Alumni Games Discussion Thread

[Avder]

Wasn't Modano's fault Norm Green was a ****. He coulda been a Minnesota hockey legend. Hell yes seeing him in the North Stars old-timers game.

It's a lot of what he said after the move.

 

[BagHead]

People are getting upset about an old-timers game?

Had I realized people were going to get that upset, I probably wouldn't have posted it!

Hehe Nah, I still totally would have.
It gets so boring talking/reading about the same old things all summer long.

 

[DANOZ28]

i have forgotten about modano's rant after moving to texas does anybody have a link? i met him and have his autograph so i like him.

 

[PariseNation]

It really bugs me how they are giving priority to Blackhawks fans over the general public. Thus reducing local fans chances of getting tickets.

Signed,
STH

 

[Avder]

It really bugs me how they are giving priority to Blackhawks fans over the general public. Thus reducing local fans chances of getting tickets.

Signed,
STH

What the hell???? Source?

 

[gphr513]

What the hell???? Source?

From the Strib. TaLon's post, a few posts up.

Wild, Hawks, and Gopher FB get a chance to buy tickets, then general public.

 

[Dee Oh Cee]

Which, I mean, sucks, but it is an NHL event not a Wild event.

 

[Avder]

Just makes it feel like it's another platform for the NHL to promote the Hawks.

 

[BigT2002]

From the Strib. TaLon's post, a few posts up.

Wild, Hawks, and Gopher FB get a chance to buy tickets, then general public.

That is how its been for every stadium series though. They are allotted so many tickets for the away team to have fans come up. If they don't sell they are released to the general public. I understand the outrage because the fanbase would sell that out in like 20 minutes, but it is kinda unwarranted.

 

[gphr513]

I don't really have a problem with it at all. This isn't a showcase for Minnesota hockey. Even though it's in MN, the Hawks fans should be able to buy tickets as well.

 

[NHL1674]

Just as long as Wild STHer's get first crack at them before Hawks ticket holders. We all know how the Xcel is full of Hawks bandwagon fans. My worst nightmare is having the stadium 75% Hawks fans when the game is on our home ice. It's bad enough they've been in so many damn outdoor games already.

 

[Minnesota]

Just makes it feel like it's another platform for the NHL to promote the Hawks.

Chicago is a bigger money-maker than Minnesota right now, so it makes sense financially. Sucks that we're on the short end of the stick.

 

[Victorious Secret]

Chicago is a bigger money-maker than Minnesota right now, so it makes sense financially. Sucks that we're on the short end of the stick.

Kind of a moot point. Gate shouldn't matter. Presumably, we could not sell any tickets to Chicago and still sell out. They just want more people to watch on tv. That's why they chose Chicago.

 

[Nharris31]

Kind of a moot point. Gate shouldn't matter. Presumably, we could not sell any tickets to Chicago and still sell out. They just want more people to watch on tv. That's why they chose Chicago.

The Wild were the ones who wanted to play Chicago. I think the NHL wanted them to play someone else.

 

[Victorious Secret]

The Wild were the ones who wanted to play Chicago. I think the NHL wanted them to play someone else.

Ya. For a 'rivalry'.

 

[gphr513]

Ya. For a 'rivalry'.

Can't wait to avenge all the playoff exits!

 

[Victorious Secret]

Can't wait to avenge all the playoff exits!

Just need 1 series win to cure the last 6 years, if vengeance is the crave.

 

[Wild33]

From Russo's blog this past January.

As for the stadium-series game, the NHL originally wanted the Wild to play the Dallas Stars. The Wild requested the Blackhawks. According to MacKenzie’s report, the Wild got the Blackhawks. It will be Chicago's fourth outdoor game, Minnesota's first.

And for those who think the league was against Minnesota all these years, they aren't. They have tried to include them 2 other times but Leipold declined.

As has been reported many times, Craig Leipold’s ultimate goal is to host the actual Winter Classic. As has been reported many times, the NHL has thus far told the Wild owner that he needs to be patient. Leipold has been so adamant about his desire to host, he declined the chance for the Wild to be the visitor against Washington.

A few years ago, Leipold also declined the stadium series games because he wanted the main event. However, Leipold has since changed his mind and informed Commissioner Gary Bettman awhile ago that he would be willing to host a stadium series game as long as it helps his eventual objective – to host a Winter Classic.

http://www.startribune.com/russo-wi...-could-be-icing-on-a-weeklong-cake/289382851/

 

[AKL]

You would think he'd have said yes to visiting Washington. That would almost guarantee us to host within the next few years.

 

[Minnesota]

Washington vs. Minnesota...? What's the connection?

 

[thestonedkoala]

Washington vs. Minnesota...? What's the connection?

We traded Eric Belanger to them for Johan Larsson LOL

 

[Puhis]

Washington vs. Minnesota...? What's the connection?

State of Congress vs State of Hockey?

 

[Wild33]

The most surprising part about being asked to be the road team is I believe NBC has a TON of say and maybe even final say on what teams are picked for the Winter Classic. That is also why you see the same teams over and over again. At least if Minnesota is the home team you can have a story behind it to promote with state of hockey. Would have loved to see how they would have built up a Washington vs. Minnesota Winter Classic in D.C. though.

 

[kfan22]

BTW - According to the Strib...



So looks like after the Wild STHs snatch up their tickers, Blackhawks STHs get their go, then Gopher Football STHs before tickets reach the general public.

There may not be much of anything available for public sale after all.

I talked to a buddy of mine last night who is a Black Hawks season ticket holder, and he told me he can purchase tickets this Wednesday for the outdoor game! If thats the case Wild fans should be upset because we havent even been given dates for purchase yet, why does Chicago get first crack at tickets before us??

 

[Avder]

I talked to a buddy of mine last night who is a Black Hawks season ticket holder, and he told me he can purchase tickets this Wednesday for the outdoor game! If thats the case Wild fans should be upset because we havent even been given dates for purchase yet, why does Chicago get first crack at tickets before us??

I swear to god if Hawks fans get first dibs to OUR outdoor game.....