Love and hate it.Love that idea!
Not necessarily a 50% reduction if the CHL chooses to / is told to use two separate line-ups for the two game series.I like it but from the CHL standpoint there is a 50% reduction in the players the three Canadian leagues can showcase.
I think like the old subway series they will play different players from both sides , hence why the 2 games. It will not lessen the exposure for both groups. they will just play in one game or the other .I like it but from the CHL standpoint there is a 50% reduction in the players the three Canadian leagues can showcase.
So, the CHL players would be split into two squads to play a game each? Would they play against the same team or will the US players be 40 players split into two squads as well?I think like the old subway series they will play different players from both sides , hence why the 2 games. It will not lessen the exposure for both groups. they will just play in one game or the other .
Too he honest raises the bar a bit and might see some nasty scrums.
I'd guess each team gets one roster with a handful of extras (5 or so) they can sub in for the second night. Do one night in a CHL city/arena and the other at an American venue that's relatively close. Could do Plymouth one night then Windsor. GTA and Buffalo. Vancouver/Seattle. Halifax and Providence. etc.So, the CHL players would be split into two squads to play a game each? Would they play against the same team or will the US players be 40 players split into two squads as well?
Pretty sweet deal for the US if the same 20 players get to play both games.
Double the exposure.
I'm sure it would be very similar to the old Subway series. Some players would play twice, some once and 1 local kid thrown in to draw fans to the games. Who plays what is driven by what kids the NHL teams want to see. To be honest I can see interest for this. Good chance for the CHL to show why it is a good league for kids to play in. If nothing else it gives the league more exposure.I'd guess each team gets one roster with a handful of extras (5 or so) they can sub in for the second night. Do one night in a CHL city/arena and the other at an American venue that's relatively close. Could do Plymouth one night then Windsor. GTA and Buffalo. Vancouver/Seattle. Halifax and Providence. etc.
If you have CHL Streaming, it's available on the replays there.Anyone have a source where the game is watchable again?