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Yankee Stadium game on thin ice
The prospect of holding the NHL Winter Classic at Yankee Stadium on Jan. 1, 2009 is in the bottom of the ninth inning, with the Yankees attempting to convince the city that a pair of major concerns can be overcome so the Rangers can play an outdoor game in The Bronx before the World's Most Famous Stadium closes its doors. The NHL needs to make commitment to the Winter Classic's host city within the next week or two. If the Yankees' issues with the city cannot be resolved, Wrigley Field in Chicago is believed the second choice to host the 2009 outdoor game. If the Rangers are awarded the game, it is believed they would meet the Bruins on New Year's Day in what would be the first of a home-and-home, with the return at Fenway on a year to be named later. The Islanders and Devils have lobbied the league to be named as the Rangers' opponent, but NBC, which will televise the match, has no interest in a game between teams representing the same market.
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The last sporting event played at The Stadium should be a Yankee game.
metrosouth
Total Comments (739)
I think a Giants-Eagles game would be a nice send-off.
Sacked91-PlaxisWax
New York , NY
Total Comments (1868)
It is NOT on thin ice at all! There will be NO ICE.
This is a useless rumour to debate.
I'm speechless...I have no speech.
Baun-ded=PUCKHEAD
Total Comments (5387)
This is creative marketing that has no respect for tradition. And....people think I talk to myself but...Baum-ded if you get me a date with Fan3 I will agree with you forever.
...and...forever..
Insane Hussein
Charlottesville, VA
Total Comments (1665)
Outofshapeguy...Who is fan 3? And what do you see in him?
Meanwhile...I'll see what I can do for you. :)
Baun-ded=PUCKHEAD
Total Comments (5387)
Hahaha...Okay...Outofshapeguy...Now I know who you mean...LOL
Okay..meanwhile Fan2 are interested but still on the fence thinking it over...LOL
Baun-ded=PUCKHEAD
Total Comments (5387)
Last game at the stadium MUST be a Yankee game.
guy04
Bellerose , NY
Total Comments (3)
i'd like to see a pittsburgh/philly match up at penn states football arena, which I can't think of it's name right now, or something in anne arbor. a caps/pens game would be good too (semin and OV v. Crosby and Malkin)
htownhockey#1
Where I Want, MD
Total Comments (232)
Put it on ice for good! It's a dumb idea anyway! Fing a different venue that can more easily be converted/adapted for hockey. An odd shaped baseball stadium is not a good choice!
DCruiser
Barrington , IL
Total Comments (4998)
The last sporting event played at The Stadium should be a Yankee game.
metrosouth | 05/24/08, 09:57 AM
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Yea I just can't wait for it to be turned into a museum. Or get bulldozed. Whatever. I just pretend to care about things that don't matter much. Self-righteous ****.
OtherOne81
Red Dawn, CT
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I hope if they do go through with the hockey game it's 95 degrees that day!!!
Mike C. 1927
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They need to slow down with the outdoor games, make it an every 2-or-3 year tradition.
Sho Nuff
Chatham, ON
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not to be spelling police...but is everyone spelling "****" wrong intentionally? to avoid the dreaded SI censor?
nothing disturbs me more than when do uche is spelled wrong
Evertonius
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