2021 Season

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Just so you don't tune in to the wrong arena for the free stream ...

NO, that's the designation since Providence isn't playing in RI

 

[JMCx4]

NO, that's the designation since Providence isn't playing in RI

I DON'T RECKON that fans were gonna show up at DDC anyway.

 

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Two words: Merch ... Sales ... Fans are still fans, even if they can't attend the game.

ETA: Two more words: Game Worn .. Auctions .. OK, that's three words, but still.

"Game-worn" is an acceptable spelling, which would get you down to two words.

 

[210]

and if you see an 'N' next to Providence it stands for Northborough/NESC

The New England Sports Center is in Marlborough, not Northborough.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

The New England Sports Center is in Marlborough, not Northborough.

right, so, M is designated

 

[axecrew]

Just so you don't tune in to the wrong arena for the free stream ...

Absolutely...wouldn't want to tune in to a stream that was like maybe a janitor sweeping a floor or something...

 

[JMCx4]

Absolutely...wouldn't want to tune in to a stream that was like maybe a janitor sweeping a floor or something...

That isn't much different from the remote play-by-play on the Bridgeport vs. P-Bruins stream this afternoon. With no audio of "hockey sounds" from the rink, I could just as easily do my own commentating.

ETA: Choppy rink sounds showed up briefly during the 2nd intermission, then about halfway thru the 3rd period. Silence was better.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

well, 1 game has already been scratched:

it's been reported that HER/BNG has been ppd and moved to the 17th

 

[210]

That isn't much different from the remote play-by-play on the Bridgeport vs. P-Bruins stream this afternoon. With no audio of "hockey sounds" from the rink, I could just as easily do my own commentating.

If they're doing the same thing as the IceCats/WorSharks used to do with preseason radio broadcasts from there they're actually outside the rink watching through the glass in the foyer.

 

[JMCx4]

If they're doing the same thing as the IceCats/WorSharks used to do with preseason radio broadcasts from there they're actually outside the rink watching through the glass in the foyer.

I'll keep listening to hear the telltale sounds of the toilet flushing or the announcer's kids asking Daddy if they can play outside. Welcome to Zoom Hockey.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

another update:

Cleveland loses 2 scheduled games with Rockford due to protocols; Chicago replaces Cleveland for the Saturday contest

 

[JMCx4]

another update:

Cleveland loses 2 scheduled games with Rockford due to protocols; Chicago replaces Cleveland for the Saturday contest

More details available 13 posts up ^^^^^^^

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

More details available 13 posts up ^^^^^^^

this is this Friday and Saturday... notice the date this season started, TODAY

there is no HER/BNG tonight either as per the schedule on the league page, JM

 

[JMCx4]

I sure am glad I'm not paying the subscription price for the video production of the BRI @ PRO game. So many cameras, so little control.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

I sure am glad I'm not paying the subscription price for the video production of the BRI @ PRO game. So many cameras, so little control.

IT'S not worth it watching a feed of an AHL Game, it hasn't since the days of AHL TV under NeuLion.

btw, Providence's feed is only marginally better in Marlborough, than normally in Providence

 

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I'll keep listening to hear the telltale sounds of the toilet flushing or the announcer's kids asking Daddy if they can play outside. Welcome to Zoom Hockey.

They're the only ones in the building right now...I've not looked into it but someone posted on Facebook the building would be closed to the public during the P-Bruins games.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

They're the only ones in the building right now...I've not looked into it but someone posted on Facebook the building would be closed to the public during the P-Bruins games.

yea, it is.... it's 2-1 Providence, btw

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Binghamton's sojourn into Newark hasn't started well, due to the Protocols, the 1st two Devils "home" games in Newark have already been rescheduled

 

[Fingers and Toews]

Garrett Mitchell is named the IceHogs' captain

 

[Adam Michaels]

So while Toronto and Belleville are still waiting on the Ontario government, they will most likely start on the road.

Marcotte also says although the Canadian Division doesn't have a schedule yet, it is likely that Laval opens their season next weekend against Belleville.

Nothing confirmed yet, though.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[JMCx4]

Refreshing to see the IA Wild hosting games on their regular home ice (Wells Fargo Arena). "Pods" of fans are in the stands. Makes it look like real hockey.

 

[JMCx4]

NOTE: AHL teams playing with fans in attendance have been mandated to adopt the NHL's removal of player bench back glass panels (for improvement of air circulation in the bench boxes). The Iowa play-by-play guy explained that the Wild were told of the change just this morning, requiring the team front office to scramble to reassign seats in Wells Fargo for fans who had reserved spots behind the benches. Another pandemic pivot.

 

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NOTE: AHL teams playing with fans in attendance have been mandated to adopt the NHL's removal of player bench back glass panels (for improvement of air circulation in the bench boxes). The Iowa play-by-play guy explained that the Wild were told of the change just this morning, requiring the team front office to scramble to reassign seats in Wells Fargo for fans who had reserved spots behind the benches. Another pandemic pivot.

I know there are lots of fans that like to sit there, but I can't think of a worse spot to watch the game than directly behind the benches...

 

[JMCx4]

I know there are lots of fans that like to sit there, but I can't think of a worse spot to watch the game than directly behind the benches...

That's where Mrs. JMC 'n' me sat at your home arena several years back (one of those auto-pick seating gotchas that Ticketmaster users often have to suffer). The only redeeming moment in the assigned seats - before we moved higher in the bowl - was when my wife got to suffer through watching a player get his cheek stitched up from about 5 feet away.