^ love it!

 

For ticket sales alone yes. With the big house you'll lose out a portion of the profits to UofM. Although the campus would be a good spot for the rest of the event that comes with the WInter Classic, it wouldn't be quite a city event as it would be downtown detroit. The city of detroit will also want to be in on this, and having ti 45 minutes away in Ann Arbor will all but cut them out. Not to mention, the NHL is big on keeping it all in the family so having it at Illitch's owned park would be much better than opening it up to the university. Also, I hate UofM

Another factor weighing into this that will make the winter classic in detroit so much better than anywhere else is the ability to factor in the GLi. Having that tournament played outdoors the week before could bring in more tourism from hockey fans that would make an entire week or so out of this, rather than a weekend.


Also, there is rumor that it will be a west coast team against the wings, which I would love. We've built up a healthy rivalry with both the ducks and the sharks in the past few years of playoffs. The problem with toronto and certain teams, the WC won't be enjoyable if both teams aren't competitive. Clearly the wings are competitive year in and year out, but it'll be hard to predict if teams can hold their own a season ahead of time.

Best part will be 24/7 series on the Wings

 

I agree. I'm shocked you don't like the Wolverines

 

Awesome compilations of plays in the NHL so far this year

NHL Best Plays of the Month December 2011-2012 - YouTube

NHL 2011-2012 Best Plays Of November (HD) - YouTube

NHL 2011-2012 Best Plays of October (HD) - YouTube

 

Only thing I can get behind is the hockey program. It's just so damn good and they have major ties with the NTDP. Otherwise 90% of the student body is stuck up and honestly believe that just by attending the school they will achieve greatness. Which makes me grin when I see alumni plates on shit cars parked in the McDonalds employee spots Gotta love the art and design school there

 

Watched the last episode of 24/7. Gotta love it! Can't wait until the next season.

The finger prick for simmonds was hard to watch. I don't even know what the tool that made the hole was but damn.

 

Great show watched it all last night.

 

Oh man, come to LA. Every teenager here says, "I go to this school. I'm going to be loaded." Facepalm every time. People just don't get it. I've been following Michigan Hockey for the majority of my life. Red Berenson is one of my favorite coaches and the history is mind-boggling. I agree, I always get a good laugh out the alumni plates

 

Good game Rangers V Pens right now.

 

Bruins/Canucks this afternoon. Can't wait!