NHL-CWHL affiliation on the horizon

[5 4 Fighting]

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By the way, your arse, I heard you could see it all the way from Queens.

The problem as I see it is that hockey is a business and in any business you need a revenue stream to survive. The revenue stream for hockey is traditionally gate receipts, concessions and television rights.

I hope I'm proven wrong but who is going to come out to see these women play in those markets? Mom, Dad, Gramma, Grampa, a few friends and well you get my drift. With no one in the stands to buy the popcorn, peanuts and crackerjack well...there are two of the three revenue streams that are gonzo which leaves television coverage...prob not going to happen.

The Oval Extreme folded here because the sponsors finally gave up. No one was coming to watch the games even when the Minnesota team was in town. There were Olympians galore on the ice when these two teams met and I've been to games where there were maybe 15 or 20 people there to watch.

I truly wish them all the luck in the world and hope that they can somehow find a way to make this thing fly...but if the past is any indication of what the future holds for the womens game at the Pro level...this most recent attempt is doomed to fail.

 

[CanHockGuy]

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The problem as I see it is that hockey is a business and in any business you need a revenue stream to survive. The revenue stream for hockey is traditionally gate receipts, concessions and television rights.

I hope I'm proven wrong but who is going to come out to see these women play in those markets? Mom, Dad, Gramma, Grampa, a few friends and well you get my drift. With no one in the stands to buy the popcorn, peanuts and crackerjack well...there are two of the three revenue streams that are gonzo which leaves television coverage...prob not going to happen.

The Oval Extreme folded here because the sponsors finally gave up. No one was coming to watch the games even when the Minnesota team was in town. There were Olympians galore on the ice when these two teams met and I've been to games where there were maybe 15 or 20 people there to watch.

I truly wish them all the luck in the world and hope that they can somehow find a way to make this thing fly...but if the past is any indication of what the future holds for the womens game at the Pro level...this most recent attempt is doomed to fail.

Sad...yes...But I have to ask you, why won't it work, and please, with all due respect, why can't it work.

 

[5 4 Fighting]

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Sad...yes...But I have to ask you, why won't it work, and please, with all due respect, why can't it work.

I'll answer your question with a question. Where is the revenue stream going to come from to support the players, teams and league?

 

[CanHockGuy]

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I'll answer your question with a question. Where is the revenue stream going to come from to support the players, teams and league?

Where did it come from for the boys?

 

[5 4 Fighting]

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Where did it come from for the boys?

Not sure what you mean by the boys ...but if your talking about the big boys that hit, fight, have 70 mile an hour wrist shots and 100 mile an hour slap shots...then the revenue stream comes from gate receipts, concessions and television rights.

 

[CanHockGuy]

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Not sure what you mean by the boys ...but if your talking about the big boys that hit, fight, have 70 mile an hour wrist shots and 100 mile an hour slap shots...then the revenue stream comes from gate receipts, concessions and television rights.

Yup, that's what I thought. It's unfortunate, but since we now have access to 18 trips, maybe the next step might be possible.

 

[5 4 Fighting]

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Yup, that's what I thought. It's unfortunate, but since we now have access to 18 trips, maybe the next step might be possible.

It's a start...

 

[brokentwigg]

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Not sure what you mean by the boys ...but if your talking about the big boys that hit, fight, have 70 mile an hour wrist shots and 100 mile an hour slap shots...then the revenue stream comes from gate receipts, concessions and television rights.

It's just ludicrous to believe that "riding" the wave of the Olympics is what this league needs to do!! Yes, I know that there were 15,000 people out for the Olympics..but it was the EXPERIENCE!! Like I have heard b4..I would watch mens nude mudwrestling at the Olympics if I could have gotten tix!! It's the experience!! And to think that the NHL may try to have them play before an NHL game...yeah, ok..I am going to go and watch a women's game for 2 hours and then sit and watch a boring men's NHL game for 2 hours!!

The funniest thing I have ever heard was Gary Bettman being interviewed by Ron MacLean and Bettman having the nerve to call the Olympic hockey event "their" game!! WRONG Biteman..your players..but NOT your game!! Your game is slow and needs some new blood running the show!!

The women are the same...they have actually thought for 4 years now..that they are bigger than the game itself!! No one will pay to watch!! It has been proven for the last 4 years!!

 

[5 4 Fighting]

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It's just ludicrous to believe that "riding" the wave of the Olympics is what this league needs to do!! Yes, I know that there were 15,000 people out for the Olympics..but it was the EXPERIENCE!! Like I have heard b4..I would watch mens nude mudwrestling at the Olympics if I could have gotten tix!! It's the experience!! And to think that the NHL may try to have them play before an NHL game...yeah, ok..I am going to go and watch a women's game for 2 hours and then sit and watch a boring men's NHL game for 2 hours!!

The funniest thing I have ever heard was Gary Bettman being interviewed by Ron MacLean and Bettman having the nerve to call the Olympic hockey event "their" game!! WRONG Biteman..your players..but NOT your game!! Your game is slow and needs some new blood running the show!!

The women are the same...they have actually thought for 4 years now..that they are bigger than the game itself!! No one will pay to watch!! It has been proven for the last 4 years!!

Twigee...your up late...and on point.

G'nite.

 

[CanHockGuy]

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Twigger, I'll meet you at the game tomorrow. Or today , give me a hint and I'll find you out. But first, tell me your age ( just so I can figure it out.

 

[CanHockGuy]

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Twigger, I'll meet you at the game tomorrow. Or today , give me a hint and I'll find you out. But first, tell me your age ( just so I can figure it out.

Twigger... I was just kiddin. You were the person who asked first. Send me a message and we'll talk tomorrrow, or today. Last chance. I trust you. Sincerely...CHG.

 

[brokentwigg]

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Twigger... I was just kiddin. You were the person who asked first. Send me a message and we'll talk tomorrrow, or today. Last chance. I trust you. Sincerely...CHG.

CanHock,

My wife is on assignment today so I have the 3 boys. Unfortunately I won't be able to make it out.

Send me a quick msg with your email as I can't figure out how to send a private msg to you. Sorry, still only Commodore 64 compatible..

 

[CanHockGuy]

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CanHock,

My wife is on assignment today so I have the 3 boys. Unfortunately I won't be able to make it out.

Send me a quick msg with your email as I can't figure out how to send a private msg to you. Sorry, still only Commodore 64 compatible..

Ya, I have the same problem with the message thing. Maybe we can figure something out another time. 3 boys huh, do they all play hockey?

 

[brokentwigg]

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Ya, I have the same problem with the message thing. Maybe we can figure something out another time. 3 boys huh, do they all play hockey?

They do..the 3 year-old just started skating. This bloody HST is killing me!!!

 

[brokentwigg]

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Ya, I have the same problem with the message thing. Maybe we can figure something out another time. 3 boys huh, do they all play hockey?

CanHock..check your "User CP" at the top after signing in.

 

[CanHockGuy]

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CanHock..check your "User CP" at the top after signing in.

I can't use my e-mail address in this situation, I'll figure something out later. How did you get that message thing to work?

 

[brokentwigg]

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I can't use my e-mail address in this situation, I'll figure something out later. How did you get that message thing to work?

Three icons at the bottom right hand corner...Add to Reputation...yah, as if my rep needs anymore additions..LOL!!

 

[osualum86]

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5 4, thanks for posting that story. I really hope this league lasts. Seems like an uphill battle, but if the NHL gets involved, they will have a better chance.

 

[osualum86]

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Trillium, got your email over the weekend. Thank you. Mrs 86 deleted before I had a chance to respond. I saw on Boston's twitter page that their first game is October 30th. Can we assume that will be opening day for all these teams?

 

[5 4 Fighting]

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Does anyone know if the players have been paid in previous years in the CWHL and approximatley how much? Curious.