Neil I’m with you buddy. Nothing against the B’s. But I personally wanted to see my Bolts play someone like the Caps, the Wings, or even the Rat Cats and have as you said a sunshine state classic showdown. But regardless i’m very happy my Bolts and the my rival down the Deep South are finally getting there own outdoor games. And I will be attending my Bolts outdoor game at Ray Jay.
As a Bruins fan i cannot believe how many outdoor games they have given us. I was suprised how many we have gotten after the blackhawks one. Thought we were gonna have to wait a lot longer. BUT. I am SUPER excited to see what they do with a Stadium Series jersey considering its their first one.
I personally cannot wait as a Floridian who has been a cats fan since 93, I’ll be going to both games. However, I don’t agree that the Rags should be back in…. If the NHL is dead set on these 4 teams it should have been flipped. Tampa V Rags and Cats V Boohooins would make a better rivalry game.
I went to but to the devils flyers one, I’m just waiting for a Avs devils winter classic or stadium, my fav team (Avs) vs my old home team (devils) (new home team is ahl team Hershey bears currently)
I was at the 2017 Stadium Series at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh and it was freezing. The one in Tampa will be a way different experience for me, im excited to go to the game,
Im actually planning on going to the one in Tampa. Ive been wanting to go back down to Florida for a roller coaster trip and i haven’t been wanting to cough up the money to do so but the stadium series game was enough to get me to go back down. I went to Florida for a roller coaster trip in May 2022 and have been dying to go back since,
The thing with the Miami stadium is it’s a retractable roof. So what happens if they close it for certain circumstances. Is it just an arena then lol ?
As a life-long Panthers fan I love this. However, totally agree with the opinion regarding their opponent. Also that it’s weird to call it the Winter Classic. BUT… I’m glad it’s the Classic because then at least one could hope for some good looking retro jerseys instead of something completely weird and too much of everything that we often see in the Stadium Series.
I agree that New York and Boston, and even Chicago, have been in it a lot. One thing to consider, is how well do the fan basses travel for things like this. I get the point of Florida teams and the state, in general, is a hockey hotbed. It seems like the Canadian teams have been underused in these games, but it almost has to be between two Canadian teams, for travel purposes. If an American based team were to have a game in Canada, from Florida or one of the other Southern based teams, getting their fan base to travel to Ottawa or Winnipeg... anywhere, really, the fans that travel for these things might sit it out if the travel isn't as convenient. Another thing is, I get they like a challenge, but if a Florida game fails due to conditions being too warm, it's a potentially embarrassing situation, which they don't need. A few mad fans in Tampa aren't as big a deal as an entire Raymond James stadium full of fans who traveled to see this spectacle and find out that it's postponed or canceled because the NHL's ice guru wasn't up to the challenge...
I think they have the Rangers coming to Florida because there are a lot of former New Yorkers, and snow birds who are Rangers fans down there. It would also be something if it rains the day of the game and they close the roof at Marlins Park, making it just a giant indoor hockey game. Unless they just keep the roof open regardless of the weather outside.
Well, it will be Winter in Miami on January 2. It's a season determined by astronomy, lasting 3 months beginning on December 21, 2025. But, yeah, I'm with you. I prefer games in colder climates.
The issue with the Winter Classic is less the locaiton and more the day ... The Winter Classic NEEEDS to be Janurary 1st ... to ring in the new year with one single huge hockey game. Second is that they NEED to have great Jerseys. Nashville has failed at bother of their outdoor games, and most of the ourdoor games jerseys have sucked. Third is the teams ... They do want at least one huge American Fanbase each game ... that is fine and understandable, though if the goal is to make it a celebration event and grow the sport, they neeed to spread them around a good bit and do try to make it fun game for the TV viewers. The location of a place that might snow or not is less of an issue. Get the game on the right day, and with great Jerseys and make it an experiance both for the locals and the broadcast and it'll be great.
Problem is, if it is Panthers vs Rangers in NY, Rangers have to be the away team like they were against Buffalo. Even though Buffalo wore white they were still the home team but both were still New York state teams. Kinda weird if Panthers are the home team in NY.
So the WINTER classic is being held in the state where half of major league baseball goes to do their spring training because they want to get away from the cold and snow? Yeah I agree that's pretty stupid. ALSO I think it wrong to have 1 state hosting both games. Spred it around.
The NHL is one of the poorest marketing company in Sports ... The MLB is by far the best ... GREAT Video ..appreciate the work and all the folks that contribute ..Peace from YEG
The florida everblades have won 3 kelly cups in a row and led the league in echl sellouts, the bolts and panthers have won almost all the stanley cups in the last 5-6 years and have dominated the hockey scene for a decade. Sell outs included. Hockey is just as relevant than anywhere else
I never said Hockey in Florida wasn't as relevant as everywhere else. In fact I said the exact opposite in the video when I agreed with Gary's statement that I read.
With these games will have to play AT NIGHT, Plus both Stadiums have problems. LoanDepot Park is a domes stadium that never opens in the MLB at daytime, Raymond James Stadium is open-air and most Bucs game play at night The Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Panthers, Kings, Sharks, Canucks, Utah, Knights, and Jets NEVER hosted the Winter Classic AND/OR Stadium Series Columbus will host Stadium Series but NOT WINTER CLASSIC
So I don't know where you got your information about most bucs games being at night the bucs played 6 of 8 home games with a start time of 1, one was a 4:25 start and one 8:15 start. Also in 2015 I believe the kings and sharks played each other in a stadium series game but I don't remember who hosted it.
Too many games in stadiums. People don't care at all at the Winter Classic now and those stadium games. The last Winter Classic was the worst for tv rating in the USA last january 1st. Only 920,000 watch it !!!!
An outdoor in winter in florida is no different temp wise than a regular hockey game in a stadium
It's not about it being warmer. It's about it not being 'cold' (and maybe snowy).
The sun will also play into the factor, I mean like it was to hot in Colorado one time
What's the point even in a ''winter classic'' if it's in a sunny state.
winter ≠ snow
Winter is a season determined by astronomy. Sunny states still have 3 months of winter every year.
Wah wah wah cry me a river
Neil I’m with you buddy. Nothing against the B’s. But I personally wanted to see my Bolts play someone like the Caps, the Wings, or even the Rat Cats and have as you said a sunshine state classic showdown. But regardless i’m very happy my Bolts and the my rival down the Deep South are finally getting there own outdoor games. And I will be attending my Bolts outdoor game at Ray Jay.
As a Bruins fan i cannot believe how many outdoor games they have given us. I was suprised how many we have gotten after the blackhawks one. Thought we were gonna have to wait a lot longer. BUT. I am SUPER excited to see what they do with a Stadium Series jersey considering its their first one.
I personally cannot wait as a Floridian who has been a cats fan since 93, I’ll be going to both games. However, I don’t agree that the Rags should be back in…. If the NHL is dead set on these 4 teams it should have been flipped. Tampa V Rags and Cats V Boohooins would make a better rivalry game.
Those arent teams bruh nobody calls em tht
Totally agree with your gripes Neil! Fairness should always be a thing when it comes to special events in sports like outdoor games in hockey.
I went to the stadium series at met life against the islanders so much fun. I will try and go out to this one
I went to but to the devils flyers one, I’m just waiting for a Avs devils winter classic or stadium, my fav team (Avs) vs my old home team (devils) (new home team is ahl team Hershey bears currently)
I agree, I love the winter and cold aspect of the Winter Classic Games. Maybe we will get a hurricane like atmosphere at this game lol
I was at the 2017 Stadium Series at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh and it was freezing. The one in Tampa will be a way different experience for me, im excited to go to the game,
Im actually planning on going to the one in Tampa. Ive been wanting to go back down to Florida for a roller coaster trip and i haven’t been wanting to cough up the money to do so but the stadium series game was enough to get me to go back down. I went to Florida for a roller coaster trip in May 2022 and have been dying to go back since,
The thing with the Miami stadium is it’s a retractable roof. So what happens if they close it for certain circumstances. Is it just an arena then lol ?
As a life-long Panthers fan I love this. However, totally agree with the opinion regarding their opponent. Also that it’s weird to call it the Winter Classic. BUT… I’m glad it’s the Classic because then at least one could hope for some good looking retro jerseys instead of something completely weird and too much of everything that we often see in the Stadium Series.
Will there be any heritage classics up here in Canada?
I agree that New York and Boston, and even Chicago, have been in it a lot. One thing to consider, is how well do the fan basses travel for things like this. I get the point of Florida teams and the state, in general, is a hockey hotbed. It seems like the Canadian teams have been underused in these games, but it almost has to be between two Canadian teams, for travel purposes. If an American based team were to have a game in Canada, from Florida or one of the other Southern based teams, getting their fan base to travel to Ottawa or Winnipeg... anywhere, really, the fans that travel for these things might sit it out if the travel isn't as convenient. Another thing is, I get they like a challenge, but if a Florida game fails due to conditions being too warm, it's a potentially embarrassing situation, which they don't need. A few mad fans in Tampa aren't as big a deal as an entire Raymond James stadium full of fans who traveled to see this spectacle and find out that it's postponed or canceled because the NHL's ice guru wasn't up to the challenge...
Rangers cannot host outdoor games due to contractural reasons with MSG.
I think that be sick if a florida pamphlets do a pirate theme
I think they have the Rangers coming to Florida because there are a lot of former New Yorkers, and snow birds who are Rangers fans down there. It would also be something if it rains the day of the game and they close the roof at Marlins Park, making it just a giant indoor hockey game. Unless they just keep the roof open regardless of the weather outside.
Well, it will be Winter in Miami on January 2. It's a season determined by astronomy, lasting 3 months beginning on December 21, 2025. But, yeah, I'm with you. I prefer games in colder climates.
I think it doesn't make sense to go down self. They should do it in boston and new york a.Lot more cold
the problem in Florida in February is warm
Leafs vs Habs at Roger’s centre (assuming roof opens in winter). Blue and Red jersey matchup
Highly unlikely they would ever open the roof during the winter.
@ ya figured it be a long shot considering ice buildup
@@JD200_ If another outdoor game is ever held in Toronto, it would more than likely be at BMO Field.
Also a lot of NYC people live in Florida now.
The issue with the Winter Classic is less the locaiton and more the day ...
The Winter Classic NEEEDS to be Janurary 1st ... to ring in the new year with one single huge hockey game.
Second is that they NEED to have great Jerseys. Nashville has failed at bother of their outdoor games, and most of the ourdoor games jerseys have sucked.
Third is the teams ... They do want at least one huge American Fanbase each game ... that is fine and understandable, though if the goal is to make it a celebration event and grow the sport, they neeed to spread them around a good bit and do try to make it fun game for the TV viewers.
The location of a place that might snow or not is less of an issue. Get the game on the right day, and with great Jerseys and make it an experiance both for the locals and the broadcast and it'll be great.
Problem is, if it is Panthers vs Rangers in NY, Rangers have to be the away team like they were against Buffalo. Even though Buffalo wore white they were still the home team but both were still New York state teams. Kinda weird if Panthers are the home team in NY.
what happens if the ice melts?
Weird seeing Boston and New York teams involved in special sports events....
If you think about it, the Bruins will wear 11 different jerseys in 5 years.
As much as i love another Rangers jersey i can possibly buy. Us Pens & Hawks need a major break.
14°c is about 57°f
Why not have a home and home Tampa v Florida. Local rivals playing outdoors would be good
TV ratings. The Bruins and Rangers will be the main reason most people tune in.
Should have been Florida va Tampa Bay.
So the WINTER classic is being held in the state where half of major league baseball goes to do their spring training because they want to get away from the cold and snow? Yeah I agree that's pretty stupid. ALSO I think it wrong to have 1 state hosting both games. Spred it around.
But people complain about the same teams always hosting.
I totally agree with u about the winter classic. I think it’s stupid
The NHL is one of the poorest marketing company in Sports ... The MLB is by far the best ... GREAT Video ..appreciate the work and all the folks that contribute ..Peace from YEG
MLB has it easy. They're the only ones playing during the summer.
They are also terrible at expansion.
The florida everblades have won 3 kelly cups in a row and led the league in echl sellouts, the bolts and panthers have won almost all the stanley cups in the last 5-6 years and have dominated the hockey scene for a decade. Sell outs included. Hockey is just as relevant than anywhere else
I never said Hockey in Florida wasn't as relevant as everywhere else. In fact I said the exact opposite in the video when I agreed with Gary's statement that I read.
With these games will have to play AT NIGHT, Plus both Stadiums have problems. LoanDepot Park is a domes stadium that never opens in the MLB at daytime, Raymond James Stadium is open-air and most Bucs game play at night
The Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Panthers, Kings, Sharks, Canucks, Utah, Knights, and Jets NEVER hosted the Winter Classic AND/OR Stadium Series
Columbus will host Stadium Series but NOT WINTER CLASSIC
So I don't know where you got your information about most bucs games being at night the bucs played 6 of 8 home games with a start time of 1, one was a 4:25 start and one 8:15 start. Also in 2015 I believe the kings and sharks played each other in a stadium series game but I don't remember who hosted it.
Loan depot doesn’t open in the day because it’s warm af or down pouring
@JD200_ practically what I said the Dome opens only in NIGHTTIME games
@@mechanicalgamer2047 Sharks hosted the Kings in 2015. But the Kings did host the Ducks at Dodger Stadium in 2014.
@@jr_subz3ro I said Winter Classic "AND/OR" Stadium Series
Meaning EITHER of the 2 games
Pensacola
This ain’t good, ice gonna melt or smt to hot, I mean it was too hot in Colorado once
Florida getting really white next year? 😅
So dumb to have New York and Boston again
Too many games in stadiums. People don't care at all at the Winter Classic now and those stadium games. The last Winter Classic was the worst for tv rating in the USA last january 1st. Only 920,000 watch it !!!!
It's true, the vast majority of Hockey fans don't care about those games.
outdoor games in the tropics are BS
Ya they should just go back to Wrigley or Fenway every year.
@ bad faith. There is a lot of options just in Québec and Ontario.
Winter Classic is more of an American thing. It's a made for TV event.
@@calvinw8470 It’s more about being a lucrative enterprise. I don’t see how it is not profitable to make outdoor games in winterland.
NY is a big market.