Hey Pittsburgh...Winter Classic

[Enigma869]

Why the fuck are you having someone perform the Canadian National Anthem at an American hockey game between two American hockey teams? What am I missing here? Did Shitsburgh secede from the Union and forget to tell someone?

[Everett]

Why the fuck are you having someone perform the Canadian National Anthem at an American hockey game between two American hockey teams? What am I missing here? Did Shitsburgh secede from the Union and forget to tell someone?

I was wondering the same thing. WTF??????

[Behshad]

It's cause NHL has teams from Canada also. Besides , it's " their " game , so shut up and watch the game , fags !

[Everett]

It's cause NHL has teams from Canada also. Besides , it's " their " game , so shut up and watch the game , fags !

Happy new year to you too b

[Behshad]

It's cause NHL has teams from Canada also. Besides , it's " their " game , so shut up and watch the game , fags !

Happy new year to you too b

Happy New Year , kid

[S2M]

It's cause NHL has teams from Canada also. Besides , it's " their " game , so shut up and watch the game , fags !

I don't remember hearing The Rainbow Connection whenever a man wants to give his lady friend the ole Hershey Hammer! I don't buy this explanation.....thanks for nothing, Nostradumbass!!

[YoungJRNY]

What's the total percentages of actual Americans playing in the NHL? I don't think it's much. It's a Canadian game through and through, it's respect to the players playing the game on ice and understanding, nationally, the heritage of the game.

[conversationpc]

Sorry to Canadian hockey fans, but it seems rather disrespectful to play the Canadian national anthem at an American sporting even regardless of how many teams there are from Canada and especially if both teams are from the U.S. Seems simple to me...If the event is held in Canada, they can play their national anthem on their own home turf. Same deal if the event is held here.

[Behshad]

It's cause NHL has teams from Canada also. Besides , it's " their " game , so shut up and watch the game , fags !

I don't remember hearing The Rainbow Connection whenever a man wants to give his lady friend the ole Hershey Hammer! I don't buy this explanation.....thanks for nothing, Nostradumbass!!

I see another fag has joined the crowd ... Why don't you stick to your usual bitching : " this game sucks cause they have refs" ?!

[Behshad]

What's the total percentages of actual Americans playing in the NHL? I don't think it's much. It's a Canadian game through and through, it's respect to the players playing the game on ice and understanding, nationally, the heritage of the game.

Ding ding ding ding.

[conversationpc]

It's cause NHL has teams from Canada also. Besides , it's " their " game , so shut up and watch the game , fags !

I don't remember hearing The Rainbow Connection whenever a man wants to give his lady friend the ole Hershey Hammer! I don't buy this explanation.....thanks for nothing, Nostradumbass!!

I see another fag has joined the crowd ... Why don't you stick to your usual bitching : " this game sucks cause they have refs" ?!

Now there's an idea...I think we should institute the S2M rule, i.e. total anarchy in the sporting world.

[S2M]

It's cause NHL has teams from Canada also. Besides , it's " their " game , so shut up and watch the game , fags !

I don't remember hearing The Rainbow Connection whenever a man wants to give his lady friend the ole Hershey Hammer! I don't buy this explanation.....thanks for nothing, Nostradumbass!!

I see another fag has joined the crowd ... Why don't you stick to your usual bitching : " this game sucks cause they have refs" ?!

No, my new thing is bitching about losses due to injuries....Celtics went from First to Worst in the span of 7 games due to injuries....regardless, it is nice hearing from you, Afro-Samurai

[Everett]

I tuned into see styx. Damn nbc

[StevePerryHair]

What's the total percentages of actual Americans playing in the NHL? I don't think it's much. It's a Canadian game through and through, it's respect to the players playing the game on ice and understanding, nationally, the heritage of the game.

Ding ding ding ding.

Add one more ding from me!

[Enigma869]

It's cause NHL has teams from Canada also.

That's a brilliant explanation. Listen, I grew up in an original 6 NHL city so have watched a fuckload of NHL hockey in my life and the ONLY American city that I have EVER heard the Canadian National Anthem performed is Buffalo (which might as well be in Canada). I have never one single time hear the Canadian National Anthem performed at a Bruins game without a Canadian opponent in attendance.

[Enigma869]

What's the total percentages of actual Americans playing in the NHL? I don't think it's much. It's a Canadian game through and through, it's respect to the players playing the game on ice and understanding, nationally, the heritage of the game.

What the hell does that have to do with anything? Hell, at this point, there are probably more Europeans in the NHL than there are Americans. There have ALWAYS been FAR more Canadians playing in the NHL than Americans. That doesn't change the fact that the Canadian National Anthem isn't played in any city (that I know of) other than Buffalo, when non-Canadian teams are playing.

[StevePerryHair]

Sorry to Canadian hockey fans, but it seems rather disrespectful to play the Canadian national anthem at an American sporting even regardless of how many teams there are from Canada and especially if both teams are from the U.S. Seems simple to me...If the event is held in Canada, they can play their national anthem on their own home turf. Same deal if the event is held here.

Obviously you don't watch much hockey to get it. Many players and coaches on these US teams ARE Canadians who are drafted into the US teams they ALL share in the SAME league. They are all part of the same league therefore they should share anthems. It's not the Canadians vs US in the NHL. Thats only in the olympics.

[StevePerryHair]

What's the total percentages of actual Americans playing in the NHL? I don't think it's much. It's a Canadian game through and through, it's respect to the players playing the game on ice and understanding, nationally, the heritage of the game.

What the hell does that have to do with anything? Hell, at this point, there are probably more Europeans in the NHL than there are Americans. There have ALWAYS been FAR more Canadians playing in the NHL than Americans. That doesn't change the fact that the Canadian National Anthem isn't played in any city (that I know of) other than Buffalo, when non-Canadian teams are playing.

That is different. There are NO European teams in the NHL. Why is this so tough to understand?

[conversationpc]

Sorry to Canadian hockey fans, but it seems rather disrespectful to play the Canadian national anthem at an American sporting even regardless of how many teams there are from Canada and especially if both teams are from the U.S. Seems simple to me...If the event is held in Canada, they can play their national anthem on their own home turf. Same deal if the event is held here.

Obviously you don't watch much hockey to get it. Many players and coaches on these US teams ARE Canadians who are drafted into the US teams they ALL share in the SAME league. They are all part of the same league therefore they should share anthems. It's not the Canadians vs US in the NHL. Thats only in the olympics.

Doesn't matter whether I watch much hockey or not. I know darn well that a majority and posibly vast majority of the players and coaches of the teams are Canadian. I just have a different opinion. Also never said it was Canada vs. the US. If I were a player and playing in a game in Canada, I would expect my anthem to be played in their country.

[StevePerryHair]

It's cause NHL has teams from Canada also.

That's a brilliant explanation. Listen, I grew up in an original 6 NHL city so have watched a fuckload of NHL hockey in my life and the ONLY American city that I have EVER heard the Canadian National Anthem performed is Buffalo (which might as well be in Canada). I have never one single time hear the Canadian National Anthem performed at a Bruins game without a Canadian opponent in attendance.

This is not a season game. It is a SPECIAL game, the "Winter Classic" with hockey history behind it. Nostalgia for outdoor play in a sport that was Canadas sport. It's not the norm. I can't believe the protest over Canada. They are our friends

[Behshad]

It's cause NHL has teams from Canada also.

Listen, I grew up in an original 6 NHL city bla bla bla.

There's tons of other people who grew up in any of those 6 cities who don't know jack about NHL , so you're not alone

[conversationpc]

It's cause NHL has teams from Canada also.

That's a brilliant explanation. Listen, I grew up in an original 6 NHL city so have watched a fuckload of NHL hockey in my life and the ONLY American city that I have EVER heard the Canadian National Anthem performed is Buffalo (which might as well be in Canada). I have never one single time hear the Canadian National Anthem performed at a Bruins game without a Canadian opponent in attendance.

This is not a season game. It is a SPECIAL game, the "Winter Classic" with hockey history behind it. Nostalgia for outdoor play in a sport that was Canadas sport. It's not the norm. I can't believe the protest over Canada. They are our friends

A distortion of the argument. As I said in my last post, it's not an us versus them situation.

[Enigma869]

Obviously you don't watch much hockey to get it. Many players and coaches on these US teams ARE Canadians who are drafted into the US teams they ALL share in the SAME league. They are all part of the same league therefore they should share anthems. It's not the Canadians vs US in the NHL. Thats only in the olympics.

With all due respect, your post looks ridiculous to me. To tell someone that they "don't watch much hockey to get it" and then go on to attempt to elucidate the masses that this is done because "many players and coaches ARE Canadians", tells me that you don't get it. I believe you live in Florida and the only time you folks see ice is in your cocktails. That said, I'm confident that if you make your way to a professional hockey game (if such a thing even exist in that awful sports state), you won't find any Canadian National Anthem being sung if the L.A. Kings are in town!

[Behshad]

Obviously you don't watch much hockey to get it. Many players and coaches on these US teams ARE Canadians who are drafted into the US teams they ALL share in the SAME league. They are all part of the same league therefore they should share anthems. It's not the Canadians vs US in the NHL. Thats only in the olympics.

With all due respect, your post looks ridiculous to me. To tell someone that they "don't watch much hockey to get it" and then go on to attempt to elucidate the masses that this is done because "many players and coaches ARE Canadians", tells me that you don't get it. I believe you live in Florida and the only time you folks see ice is in your cocktails. That said, I'm confident that if you make your way to a professional hockey game (if such a thing even exist in that awful sports state), you won't find any Canadian National Anthem being sung if the L.A. Kings are in town!

The day that Tampa Bay hosts a Winter Classics Vs Kings , you will hear the Canadian National Anthem . You still don't get it , do ya ?!

[StevePerryHair]

Obviously you don't watch much hockey to get it. Many players and coaches on these US teams ARE Canadians who are drafted into the US teams they ALL share in the SAME league. They are all part of the same league therefore they should share anthems. It's not the Canadians vs US in the NHL. Thats only in the olympics.

With all due respect, your post looks ridiculous to me. To tell someone that they "don't watch much hockey to get it" and then go on to attempt to elucidate the masses that this is done because "many players and coaches ARE Canadians", tells me that you don't get it. I believe you live in Florida and the only time you folks see ice is in your cocktails. That said, I'm confident that if you make your way to a professional hockey game (if such a thing even exist in that awful sports state), you won't find any Canadian National Anthem being sung if the L.A. Kings are in town!

Well, I can't tell you to go fuck yourself because of my new years resolution...

But YES we have NHL in Florida...Tampa bay closest to me. I attended the Pens (my team) vs. the TB Lightning (a good team btw) in October, so I really don't get YOUR point. All I see is a bunch of football jocks looking for a reason to dis hockey. There is nothing wrong with them using the Canadian anthem for this SPECIAL game. I am sure there is tradition behind it.

[conversationpc]

Obviously you don't watch much hockey to get it. Many players and coaches on these US teams ARE Canadians who are drafted into the US teams they ALL share in the SAME league. They are all part of the same league therefore they should share anthems. It's not the Canadians vs US in the NHL. Thats only in the olympics.

With all due respect, your post looks ridiculous to me. To tell someone that they "don't watch much hockey to get it" and then go on to attempt to elucidate the masses that this is done because "many players and coaches ARE Canadians", tells me that you don't get it. I believe you live in Florida and the only time you folks see ice is in your cocktails. That said, I'm confident that if you make your way to a professional hockey game (if such a thing even exist in that awful sports state), you won't find any Canadian National Anthem being sung if the L.A. Kings are in town!

The day that Tampa Bay hosts a Winter Classics Vs Kings , you will hear the Canadian National Anthem . You still dong get it , do ya ?!

Dong?

[Enigma869]

This is not a season game.

Um, yes it is!

Nostalgia for outdoor play in a sport that was Canadas sport.

Dopey argument. I'm quite confident that if Canada had two MLB teams who played each other or two NBA teams who played each other, they wouldn't be playing the American National Anthem as a homage to the U.S., even those are both our sports!

I can't believe the protest over Canada. They are our friends

I'm really not "protesting" at all. I simply thought those dopes in Pittsburgh forgot where they were. Aside from the incredibly fucking annoying "eh" that Canadians interject into every sentence every 8 seconds, they're fine people and I've yet to meet one who I didn't like.

[StevePerryHair]

Obviously you don't watch much hockey to get it. Many players and coaches on these US teams ARE Canadians who are drafted into the US teams they ALL share in the SAME league. They are all part of the same league therefore they should share anthems. It's not the Canadians vs US in the NHL. Thats only in the olympics.

With all due respect, your post looks ridiculous to me. To tell someone that they "don't watch much hockey to get it" and then go on to attempt to elucidate the masses that this is done because "many players and coaches ARE Canadians", tells me that you don't get it. I believe you live in Florida and the only time you folks see ice is in your cocktails. That said, I'm confident that if you make your way to a professional hockey game (if such a thing even exist in that awful sports state), you won't find any Canadian National Anthem being sung if the L.A. Kings are in town!

The day that Tampa Bay hosts a Winter Classics Vs Kings , you will hear the Canadian National Anthem . You still don't get it , do ya ?!

For more than one reason that won't happen! Apparently he has no clue. TB is not a shity team at all. They won a cup not long ago and they killed the Pens the night I saw them. They're a good team.

[Behshad]

Obviously you don't watch much hockey to get it. Many players and coaches on these US teams ARE Canadians who are drafted into the US teams they ALL share in the SAME league. They are all part of the same league therefore they should share anthems. It's not the Canadians vs US in the NHL. Thats only in the olympics.

With all due respect, your post looks ridiculous to me. To tell someone that they "don't watch much hockey to get it" and then go on to attempt to elucidate the masses that this is done because "many players and coaches ARE Canadians", tells me that you don't get it. I believe you live in Florida and the only time you folks see ice is in your cocktails. That said, I'm confident that if you make your way to a professional hockey game (if such a thing even exist in that awful sports state), you won't find any Canadian National Anthem being sung if the L.A. Kings are in town!

The day that Tampa Bay hosts a Winter Classics Vs Kings , you will hear the Canadian National Anthem . You still don't get it , do ya ?!

Dong?

Phone typo. But you're still to slow, cause your quote of my post shows the corrected " don't".

[conversationpc]

Obviously you don't watch much hockey to get it. Many players and coaches on these US teams ARE Canadians who are drafted into the US teams they ALL share in the SAME league. They are all part of the same league therefore they should share anthems. It's not the Canadians vs US in the NHL. Thats only in the olympics.

With all due respect, your post looks ridiculous to me. To tell someone that they "don't watch much hockey to get it" and then go on to attempt to elucidate the masses that this is done because "many players and coaches ARE Canadians", tells me that you don't get it. I believe you live in Florida and the only time you folks see ice is in your cocktails. That said, I'm confident that if you make your way to a professional hockey game (if such a thing even exist in that awful sports state), you won't find any Canadian National Anthem being sung if the L.A. Kings are in town!

The day that Tampa Bay hosts a Winter Classics Vs Kings , you will hear the Canadian National Anthem . You still dong get it , do ya ?!

Dong?

Phone typo. But you're still to slow, cause your quote of my post shows the corrected " don't".

Not any more.