spmack wrote:
No, Hoffy's right. Maybe Boyd and Danny Mac can chime in.
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| Author: | Crystal Lake Hoffy [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
While I no longer consider the Sports Authority to be the best sports equipment retailer, I was in the general vicinity and figured I would pick up elbow pads. Havent bought hockey equipment from them in years, but I remember them having at least a decent display and basic equipment. First, I couldnt find the hockey display. They dont even list it in the aisle categories. When I did find the display, the only things for sale were cheap sticks, bags and tape. No elbow pads, etc. What surprised me even more was the sports that were more prominently displayed. I can understand Lacrosse, but frisbee golf??? Fuck my sport if we cant be more popular than frisbee golf. |
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| Author: | spanky [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
It's summer. |
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| Author: | spmack [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
No, Hoffy's right. Maybe Boyd and Danny Mac can chime in. |
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| Author: | Chris_in_joliet [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
spmack wrote: No, Hoffy's right. Maybe Boyd and Danny Mac can chime in.
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
spanky wrote: It's summer. Then why is it still on dozens of TV's across America? |
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| Author: | Krazy Ivan [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
Douchebag wrote: spanky wrote: It's summer. Then why is it still on dozens of TV's across America? 
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| Author: | Hawg Ass [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
Douchebag wrote: spanky wrote: It's summer. Then why is it still on dozens of TV's across America? Yeah that's right, only NBA basketball can be on in June. |
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
spmack wrote: No, Hoffy's right. Maybe Boyd and Danny Mac can chime in.  It is offseason for the equipment. |
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| Author: | crosscheck [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
Inline season baby, this sport never sleeps... |
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| Author: | Hawg Ass [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:45 pm ] |
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crosscheck wrote: Inline season baby, this sport never sleeps...
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| Author: | FavreFan [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 1:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
Don't sleep on frolf. That's an awesome stoner hobby. Haven't played in years though. |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 1:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
Hawg Ass wrote: Douchebag wrote: spanky wrote: It's summer. Then why is it still on dozens of TV's across America? Yeah that's right, only NBA basketball can be on in June. Except in Milwaukee.... |
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| Author: | Hawg Ass [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 1:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
 It's never on here.
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| Author: | spmack [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 1:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
sjboyd0137 wrote: spmack wrote: No, Hoffy's right. Maybe Boyd and Danny Mac can chime in. It is offseason for the equipment. 
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| Author: | shakes [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 1:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
Crystal Lake Hoffy wrote: While I no longer consider the Sports Authority to be the best sports equipment retailer, I was in the general vicinity and figured I would pick up elbow pads. Havent bought hockey equipment from them in years, but I remember them having at least a decent display and basic equipment. First, I couldnt find the hockey display. They dont even list it in the aisle categories. When I did find the display, the only things for sale were cheap sticks, bags and tape. No elbow pads, etc. What surprised me even more was the sports that were more prominently displayed. I can understand Lacrosse, but frisbee golf??? Fuck my sport if we cant be more popular than frisbee golf. Sports Authority for hockey equipment? Go to Total Hockey or any hockey pro shop. I'm sure Crystal Lake has one, they have a pretty big rink. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 2:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
Hockey didnt have far to fall |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 2:52 pm ] |
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FavreFan wrote: Don't sleep on frolf. 
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| Author: | WarriorDon [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
Sorry to pile on Hoffy, from Deadspin: http://deadspin.com/5916086/why-is-no-o ... cup-finals |
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| Author: | Crystal Lake Hoffy [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
WarriorDon wrote: Sorry to pile on Hoffy, from Deadspin: deadspin.com/5916086/why-is-no-one-watching-the-stanley-cup-finals 66 TV shows that rated better: http://www.buzzfeed.com/jpmoore/66-shows-that-had-better-ratings-than-the-first-tw 63. The NBA Draft Lottery — ESPN — 2.95 Million Viewers More people watched the LOTTERY for a DRAFT, not even the actual fucking draft. |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:43 pm ] |
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The article also said an exhibition soccer match had higher ratings. Does that move hockey into 5th sport territory? |
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| Author: | Krazy Ivan [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
You guys are going to make Hockey people very mad. But keep going, please... |
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| Author: | crosscheck [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:49 pm ] |
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Krazy Ivan wrote: You guys are going to make Hockey people very mad. But keep going, please... After so many years here, you become calloused to it... |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:56 pm ] |
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Douchebag wrote: The article also said an exhibition soccer match had higher ratings. If soccer and a RERUN of Mike & Molly beats any given sports Championship game/series in the ratings, then it shouldn't even be considered a major sport.
Does that move hockey into 5th sport territory? |
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| Author: | Krazy Ivan [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
Frank Coztansa wrote: If soccer and a RERUN of Mike & Molly beats any given sports Championship game/series in the ratings, then it shouldn't even be considered a major sport. I've been told I snore. Who told you that? My neighbors. (Canned laughter) |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:59 pm ] |
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Frank Coztansa wrote: Douchebag wrote: The article also said an exhibition soccer match had higher ratings. If soccer and a RERUN of Mike & Molly beats any given sports Championship game/series in the ratings, then it shouldn't even be considered a major sport.Does that move hockey into 5th sport territory? I can accept your defense of golf, but nobody, and I mean NOBODY messes with Mike & Molly. Got it? |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:01 pm ] |
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I think the only thing that would be more embarrassing than losing to Mike & Molly would be losing to According to Jim For the record, the final round of the Master's this past April had over 17 million viewers. |
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| Author: | Crystal Lake Hoffy [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
So for the major event in each sport Better Than Hockey: - Super Bowl - World Series - NBA Finals - BCS Bowl - NCAA Basketball Final - World Cup Final - Masters - MMA - Daytona 500 - Indy 500 ---------- Stanley Cup Finals ---------- Worse Than Hockey: - Wimbledon What did I miss? |
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| Author: | crosscheck [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:07 pm ] |
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Frank Coztansa wrote: Douchebag wrote: The article also said an exhibition soccer match had higher ratings. If soccer and a RERUN of Mike & Molly beats any given sports Championship game/series in the ratings, then it shouldn't even be considered a major sport.Does that move hockey into 5th sport territory? Ok, that one hurt a little... |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
Frank Coztansa wrote: For the record, the final round of the Master's this past April had over 17 million viewers. Even I had the masters on. It's a beautiful setting in HD. I bet they bring alot of viewers away from the nature channel that weekend. |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen |
Crystal Lake Hoffy wrote: So for the major event in each sport Better Than Hockey: - Super Bowl - World Series - NBA Finals - BCS Bowl - NCAA Basketball Final - World Cup Final - Masters - MMA - Daytona 500 - Indy 500 ---------- Stanley Cup Finals ---------- Worse Than Hockey: - Wimbledon What did I miss? If the Wimbledon finals were on at a decent time (I think they are always aired starting at 8:00 AM on the weekend of the Finals), I would watch them too, and they would also probably get a much better rating. |
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