Thought i'd get the discussion about this game going, is anyone from the forum attending?
Soldier Field looks perfect for a hockey game with the way the seating is set up. It's not a huge, stretched out bowl. Also, on the weather, just checked, about 20 degrees and a 60% chance of snow at puck drop.They lucked out on the weather. Glad it happened that way; I was pretty worried until it became clear this was the "winter of doom" in the midwest with constant snow and frequent single digit temps (which the teams missed by a couple days - we had a high of like 8 degrees yesterday and sub-zero temps after dark). Ironically I was worried earlier this week we might get "too cold" and brittle ice. As it is they'll probably get some snow down there tomorrow. Not like the Red Wings game most likely, though.
Looking at this setup, I believe Soldier field will be one of the best venues for watching, especially compared to crappy baseball stadium setups where half the fans are far away from the field, and the ones down low can't see anything.
Shelly Anderson @pgshelly 57s
First outdoor game casualty: Fleury's Steelers-like helmet fell on him before practice. Has stitches, huge knot above left eye. #Penguins
https://twitter.com/pgshelly/status/439543114126987264
bet he was clowning around with it.
Good looking dude right there.
Shelly Anderson @pgshelly 57s
First outdoor game casualty: Fleury's Steelers-like helmet fell on him before practice. Has stitches, huge knot above left eye. #Penguins
Soldier Field looks perfect for a hockey game with the way the seating is set up. It's not a huge, stretched out bowl. Also, on the weather, just checked, about 20 degrees and a 60% chance of snow at puck drop.