[Madmardigan]

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=643558&cmpid=fb

I know there are a few other puck heads on here. Good news for us. I still have my 12 game season tickets with the Hurricanes and full season with the Checkers.

 

[cranbiz]

I hope it goes thru. But then again, minor league hockey is really fun to watch and pretty affordable.

Last time the NHL went thru this crap, I got season tickets for the Providence Bruins and loved it. Much more family friendly and you could not beat the prices.

 

[Phantom Crab]

We shall see!!!!!!! Crossing fingers!

 

[sr30]

I saw that earlier today. Keeping my fingers crossed, though I am kinda losing the fire for hockey lately.

 

[WNC Seabee]

Upper level minor league hockey is awesome to watch. I can't stand low level leagues though, too much goonery.

does anybody on the forum play? I tore my ACL a couple years ago and haven't had the skates on since. Been thinking about getting back to it to get some exercise in.

 

[Madmardigan]

I really hope it goes through, I go something something with out the NHL. I know I still have the Checkers, but the NHL is my favorite. I watch hockey from 7pm till sleep from the start of the season the final of the Stanley Cup.

 

[Madmardigan]

Upper level minor league hockey is awesome to watch. I can't stand low level leagues though, too much goonery.

does anybody on the forum play? I tore my ACL a couple years ago and haven't had the skates on since. Been thinking about getting back to it to get some exercise in.

I have been thinking about taking up playing for exercise. Need to learn a few things though, the only prob the closest rink is almost 2 hours away.

 

[Phantom Crab]

I hope it does too my wings are coming to town if it does!!!!!!!!!

 

[WNC Seabee]

I have been thinking about taking up playing for exercise. Need to learn a few things though, the only prob the closest rink is almost 2 hours away.

You've got a very nice rink in south Charlotte and another over near Greer, SC. Both places have strong beginner adult leagues. If you wanted to try it out, I'd take you to an open skate and teach you a few things.

 

[WNC Seabee]

I hope it does too my wings are coming to town if it does!!!!!!!!!

Wings are in trouble this year...no Lidstrom, didn't land any of the free agents....

 

[Warning Shot]

I hope it does too my wings are coming to town if it does!!!!!!!!!

But....being a good NC citizen, you would be rooting for the Canes......right Crab ??????????

 

[sr30]

If it goes through, Ill get the Yahoo fantasy league up and running again.

 

[SPST]

You've got a very nice rink in south Charlotte and another over near Greer, SC. Both places have strong beginner adult leagues. If you wanted to try it out, I'd take you to an open skate and teach you a few things.

Yep, the south Charlotte rink is actually in Pineville.

 

[cranbiz]

Played for many many years. I was a goalie, so have the knees to go with it.

My playing days are over due to my bad knees but still love the game.

 

[Pisgahboy]

Wings are in trouble this year...no Lidstrom, didn't land any of the free agents....

Time will tell. I think they are going to struggle a bit to start, but, I think that once they get adjusted to Lidstrom not being there, they will get it together. Losing Stuart didn't help but they did pick up Coliachovo (not sure on the spelling) to help the D. Ericcson has got to step it up as well.

I may have to make the trek to Ralieghwood to see them if the season actually happens.

 

[glaze22]

I play in the Greensboro mens league. I played for one of the Maple Leafs Junior teams in Canada when I was 17 thru 19, then had my sholder dislocated in 3 places from one hit. That ended my hard hockey playing. So the non-check leagues are good for me.

 

[bashman]

You've got a very nice rink in south Charlotte and another over near Greer, SC. Both places have strong beginner adult leagues. If you wanted to try it out, I'd take you to an open skate and teach you a few things.

Yep, the south Charlotte rink is actually in Pineville.

There is also one in Indian Trail. Extreme Ice Center.
That's where the Checkers have played some of their playoff games when there have been other events happening uptown at the arena.

 

[Madmardigan]

NHL and NHLPA to meet tomorrow.

 

[teamglock2002]

I saw that earlier today. Keeping my fingers crossed, though I am kinda losing the fire for hockey lately.

Same here.

 

[turkeydance]

NHL is on thin ice (oooo), just like IndyCar.
the players aren't worth it.
the owners don't get it.
the fans won't see it.

bottom line: TV rules.

the NHL is treated like IndyCar:
TV wants the Indy 500 (NHL playoffs) but nothing else.
there are lots of niche competitions broadcast the same way.
horse racing / track&field / dog shows / spelling bee / etc.

so...if the owners aren't getting big TV $,
the players can't get big $ contracts.
i just don't see how any of this can be
resolved in time to save the season.