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wow is outdoor high school hockey a total disaster..pleaszzz
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:54 pm
by hockeyhockeyhockey
wow what a disaster..
please stop this ridiculous gimmick
these players do not need this nonsense.
what a sad day for "showcasing" Minnesota hockey..
Re: wow is outdoor high school hockey a total disaster..plea
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:02 pm
by BobSaget
hockeyhockeyhockey wrote:wow what a disaster..
please stop this ridiculous gimmick
these players do not need this nonsense.
what a sad day for "showcasing" Minnesota hockey..
Easy Debbie Downer. I'd be willing to bet that these kids enjoyed themselves regardless of ice conditions.
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:04 pm
by starmvp
I've heard that the kids enjoy the outdoor game. The weather just didn't cooperate this year.....
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:10 pm
by PuckU126
starmvp wrote:I've heard that the kids enjoy the outdoor game. The weather just didn't cooperate this year.....
Of course their going to enjoy it. Plus they're on TV.
It's just too bad none of these games can get a break.
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:13 pm
by Marty McSorely
What's interesting is that in the bid for MN Hockey Day the organizers bid required a "Artificial Surface" with chiller.....Moorhead obviously doesn't have it.
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:13 pm
by TKO_81
At the other end of today's ice issues was the HDM event at Baudette Bay in 2008. About negative 30 on the thermometer with a negative 45 wind chill (no soft ice anywhere near). I do know the young men skating will NEVER forget playing in that one
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:20 pm
by PuckU126
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:31 pm
by EHSHack
TKO_81 wrote:At the other end of today's ice issues was the HDM event at Baudette Bay in 2008. About negative 30 on the thermometer with a negative 45 wind chill (no soft ice anywhere near). I do know the young men skating will NEVER forget playing in that one
But I bet the ice was amazing.
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:33 pm
by 7A22A
Guys limping off to the bench and falling numerous times because of soft or chipped ice. Seems to me, flip side was slower skating and less checking. So, I'm not sure which is safer outdoors or indoors? Definately took longer time wise.
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:33 pm
by TheHockeyDJ
As I said in the other thread, lets enjoy some of the awesome arenas we have in this state now. Have a double header at either the Hibbing Memorial Arena or Amsoil Arena.
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:35 pm
by Master Recruiter
how bad was it? I missed the outdoor game
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:41 pm
by starmvp
Master Recruiter wrote:how bad was it? I missed the outdoor game
Any area that had paint on it (crease and lines) was melkted because of the sun. They had to move the net out a few feet on one end.
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:42 pm
by Master Recruiter
starmvp wrote:Master Recruiter wrote:how bad was it? I missed the outdoor game
Any area that had paint on it (crease and lines) was melkted because of the sun. They had to move the net out a few feet on one end.
oh man
...i dont think the goaltenders liked that
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:46 pm
by starmvp
Master Recruiter wrote:starmvp wrote:Master Recruiter wrote:how bad was it? I missed the outdoor game
Any area that had paint on it (crease and lines) was melkted because of the sun. They had to move the net out a few feet on one end.
oh man
...i dont think the goaltenders liked that
Moorhead goalie was literally walking in his crease.
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:48 pm
by SPUDNUT
Marty McSorely wrote:What's interesting is that in the bid for MN Hockey Day the organizers bid required a "Artificial Surface" with chiller.....
When did you dream that one up ? The ice on the Rainy River is NOT an "artificial surface" & they've played 2 of these up there !
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:52 pm
by mulefarm
SPUDNUT wrote:Marty McSorely wrote:What's interesting is that in the bid for MN Hockey Day the organizers bid required a "Artificial Surface" with chiller.....
When did you dream that one up ? The ice on the Rainy River is NOT an "artificial surface" & they've played 2 of these up there !
I agree with Spud, who else bid?
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 5:04 pm
by toddy101
Should have kept the game in baudette. Couldnt be a better location. The parking lot in moorhead doesnt have the same feel as the bay, underneath the giant walleye, and on the Canadian border.
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 5:30 pm
by hockeyhockeyhockey
Master Recruiter wrote:how bad was it? I missed the outdoor game
it was super bad..unsafe, horrible hockey and no ice in some regions..a disaster for the state to play in that..
and no the kids on elite teams do not like to play in those conditions..they are forced to and they know its garbage...
but they were sportsman like taking care of each other on both teams by avoiding the needless extra physical stuff..they knew this was rotton and they just had to smile and pretend it was special..but it was not.
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 5:36 pm
by goldy313
I agree, this wasn't good.
A better idea might be sending our good teams to Eveleth every year. If you want history then you'll have it. There's a pretty good reasons why games are indoors now, barring a rink at TCF and a true hockey day where the Gophers and Wild also play I think this needs to end.
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 6:52 pm
by defense
Is the unpredictable weather kinda part of the outdoor game experience??
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 6:54 pm
by starmvp
defense wrote:Is the unpredictable weather kinda part of the outdoor game experience??
Of course. It's a big part of the experience, but it gets to a point where it is dangerous for the players.
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 6:58 pm
by PuckU126
starmvp wrote:defense wrote:Is the unpredictable weather kinda part of the outdoor game experience??
Of course. It's a big part of the experience, but it gets to a point where it is dangerous for the players.
It gets to a point if you are compromising the intent of the game. Move the Hockey Day date back. There isn't enough $$$ involved to have internal coolers for the ice.
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 8:14 pm
by mulefarm
I hope they keep it. Nobody got hurt and a relaxing day of old time hockey. Keep it outside and deal with the weather.
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 8:31 pm
by hockeyfan23
toddy101 wrote:Should have kept the game in baudette. Couldnt be a better location. The parking lot in moorhead doesnt have the same feel as the bay, underneath the giant walleye, and on the Canadian border.
Old time pond hockey my thoughts exactly
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 8:47 pm
by Vapor
The old school part is nice, but the games could be so much better if they didn't have to deal with the unpredictable ice / weather. IMO, would be nice to try moving around to some of the nice rinks in State. BREC in Bemidji, Amsoil in Duluth, Marriucci, etc. Either way it a great day !
