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Crystal Lake Hoffy

Post subject: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:54 am

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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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Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:55 am

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It's summer.

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Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:07 pm

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No, Hoffy's right. Maybe Boyd and Danny Mac can chime in.

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Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:08 pm

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spmack wrote:

No, Hoffy's right. Maybe Boyd and Danny Mac can chime in.

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Douchebag

Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:08 pm

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spanky wrote:

It's summer.

Then why is it still on dozens of TV's across America?

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Krazy Ivan

Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:19 pm

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Douchebag wrote:

spanky wrote:

It's summer.

Then why is it still on dozens of TV's across America?

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Hawg Ass

Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:39 pm

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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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sjboyd0137

Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:44 pm

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spmack wrote:

No, Hoffy's right. Maybe Boyd and Danny Mac can chime in.

It is offseason for the equipment.

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Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:45 pm

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Inline season baby, this sport never sleeps...

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Hawg Ass

Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:45 pm

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crosscheck wrote:

Inline season baby, this sport never sleeps...

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FavreFan

Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 1:04 pm

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Don't sleep on frolf. That's an awesome stoner hobby. Haven't played in years though.

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Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 1:05 pm

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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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Hawg Ass

Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 1:08 pm

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It's never on here.

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Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 1:09 pm

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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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Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 1:16 pm

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Crystal Lake Hoffy wrote:

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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Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 2:51 pm

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Hockey didnt have far to fall

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Frank Coztansa

Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 2:52 pm

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FavreFan wrote:

Don't sleep on frolf.

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WarriorDon

Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:36 pm

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Sorry to pile on Hoffy,

from Deadspin:

http://deadspin.com/5916086/why-is-no-o ... cup-finals

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Crystal Lake Hoffy

Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:42 pm

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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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Douchebag

Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: 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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Krazy Ivan

Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:44 pm

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You guys are going to make Hockey people very mad. But keep going, please...

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Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: 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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Frank Coztansa

Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:56 pm

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Douchebag wrote:

The article also said an exhibition soccer match had higher ratings.

Does that move hockey into 5th sport territory?

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.

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Krazy Ivan

Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:58 pm

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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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Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: 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.

Does that move hockey into 5th sport territory?

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 can accept your defense of golf, but nobody, and I mean NOBODY messes with Mike & Molly.

Got it?

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Frank Coztansa

Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: 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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Crystal Lake Hoffy

Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:06 pm

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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

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Stanley Cup Finals
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Worse Than Hockey:

- Wimbledon

What did I miss?

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Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: 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.

Does that move hockey into 5th sport territory?

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.

Ok, that one hurt a little...

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Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:08 pm

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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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Post subject: Re: How Far Hockey Has Fallen

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:09 pm

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Crystal Lake Hoffy wrote:

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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