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northernbillfan
06-03-2003, 03:54 PM
From NHL.com:
EDMONTON, Alberta (Ticker) - In celebration of their 25th season, the Edmonton Oilers will play the Montreal Canadiens in a regular-season game at 58,000-seat Commonwealth Stadium, an outdoor football facility.

The Oilers have dubbed the November 22 game "The Heritage Classic," which will be the centerpiece of a year-long celebration of their silver anniversary. November 22 also marks the 86th anniversary of the NHL, which was formed on that day in Montreal.

"We're turning back the clock for the Heritage Classic and giving fans the chance to relive hockey's golden heritage," Oilers president Patrick LaForge said. "It's going to be an unforgettable weekend for hockey fans everywhere."

A festival atmosphere will be created around the game with special events, live music and fireworks.

Fans also will be treated to an alumni game featuring Wayne Gretzky, who will wear an Edmonton jersey for the first time since 1988 as he leads a team of former Oilers against Guy Lafleaur and a club of former Canadiens.

This is going to be a great game. I can't wait to watch the alumni game with Gretzky, and company.

Hmmm, I wonder if they need someone to drive the Zamboni?
Dozerdog
06-03-2003, 03:57 PM
what if it rains or snows?
northernbillfan
06-03-2003, 04:10 PM
It will be too frikkin cold to snow, or rain for that matter. The temps are usually around -15 C, that time of year.
Sabre Ally
06-03-2003, 07:47 PM
Kewwwwwwllllllll
lordofgun
06-03-2003, 10:34 PM
That's awesome. I hope ESPN shows it.
Ð
06-03-2003, 10:52 PM
Who's on Zamboni duty ?
Earthquake Enyart
06-04-2003, 07:28 AM
Neat idea. Too bad it's two crappy teams.
ticatfan
06-04-2003, 07:58 AM
This is going to be great,to see wayne again on skates.They said they can seat 55,000 for that game,I bet it is a sellout.
BironsGirl43
06-04-2003, 01:36 PM
Oh wow!!

I heard about this.. it's awesome..

I wish I could go.. I love Wayne Gretzky! :)
Valerie
06-04-2003, 02:00 PM
Do you like his son too, BironsGirl? Does the son play like Wayne?
northernbillfan
06-04-2003, 04:57 PM
Tickets go on sale on Friday, so I am sure to buy some. This is going to be great.

It should look something like this. I have a composite drawing somewhere, but it needs to be scanned. Here is a picture from a few years ago when the Spartans hosted a game like this:

http://www.est1979.ca/jpg/largestcrowd.jpg
The_Philster
06-04-2003, 05:46 PM
Make sure you get pics of this when you go, :nbf:
Valerie
06-04-2003, 06:29 PM
That's cool, Northern. How do they make an ice rink on a football field? Is it the same to play on as the ones indoors?
BironsGirl43
06-04-2003, 07:02 PM
Originally posted by Jaded 7
Do you like his son too, BironsGirl? Does the son play like Wayne?

Yeah his son is cool too!

He's got the cutest family.. have you seen the little blonde boy!?! Aww.. he's adorable..

I haven't seen his son play.. I'm sure he's good.. but not quite Gretzky good.. hehe...