Connecticut viewing

[nyc94]

[quote cth95]If ESPN doesn't have a sports bar in Bristol, they should.  Any Hotelies want to take that idea and run?  I think a chain of ESPN sports bars along the lines of Hard Rock Cafes would be a pretty cool idea.  Just send me some small royalties. :-)

Gordie Howe had a restaurant/bar in Glastonbury when I was a kid (i.e 15-20 yrs ago).  Anyone know if that is still going?[/quote]

http://espnzone.com/

edit: beat me to it!

[cth95]

Sorry.  I forgot about seeing those on TV.  Not much going on up here in the north country.

[dbilmes]

I just got off the phone with Tim, one of the managers at Rookie Sports Bar and Grill in Cromwell. As I was on the phone with him, he had two NCAA games on live : BC-Miami and Holy Cross-Minnesota game. He couldn't give me 100 percent assurance that he'd be able to get the Cornell game on Saturday, but he seemed to think that if he's getting these two games live tonight, one on ESPNU and one on FSN, he'll be able to get the Cornell game live on Saturday. He also said that since they have 70 TVs, it would be no problem to give Cornell fans a couple of TVs to watch the game.
Our plans are still up in the air, but it sounds like a good bet that this place will have the game. Tim will be working there again Saturday, so feel free to check with him when you get there on Saturday.
The address is 51-14 Shinpike Road, Cromwell, and the phone number is 860 635-1860.

[Cornell Mom]

Hi,
My only concern is that we live in northern Connecticut and have Cox Cable. They seem to be carrying all the games EXCEPT Cornell. Tonight we have watched BU and currently have the BC game on. If Rookies has the same line-up I don't see Cornell in the listings. I'm currently planning on going Rookies and hope for the best, but I am keeping my fingers crossed.
Ann

[RichH]

[quote Cornell Mom]Hi,
My only concern is that we live in northern Connecticut and have Cox Cable. They seem to be carrying all the games EXCEPT Cornell. Tonight we have watched BU and currently have the BC game on. If Rookies has the same line-up I don't see Cornell in the listings. I'm currently planning on going Rookies and hope for the best, but I am keeping my fingers crossed.
Ann[/quote]

dbilmes said that they had the HC-Minnesota game on, which isn't on CN8.  That means it was on Fox Sports North, and they should be able to have it.

http://www.rookiesbar.com/directions.html

[RichH]

A couple of us went to Rookies for lunch and afternoon regional action.  They were accomodating to us, and were able to put the MSU-UNH, UW-BSU, and HU-UMaine games on.  I told Tim to expect people between 5 and 6.  

There is an advertisement for some Billy Joel Tribute band/guy that starts at 7:30, so it may get loud towards the end of our game.  CU people should be able to request a corner/table somewhere.

Unfortunately it looks like I won't make it, however as other plans have come through.  Again, Tim is accomodating, so people should be able to watch the game there.

[jeh25]

[quote RichH]

I moved to Hartford in January. [/quote]

You assclown. You moved to Hartford in January and didn't email me?

Anyway, we're probably going to the Halfdoor or Tisane for brunch tomorrow 11ish if you want to meet up with us. Drop me email.

[lltw]

[quote RichH]


You'll be singing a different tune when the Whalers come back [/quote]

It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when!  }3

Long Live the Whale!

LGR!

[Chris \'03]

[quote lltw][quote RichH]


You'll be singing a different tune when the Whalers come back [/quote]

It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when!  }3

Long Live the Whale!

LGR![/quote]

Don't hold your breath. :-P

[jeh25]

[quote Chris '03][quote lltw][quote RichH]


You'll be singing a different tune when the Whalers come back [/quote]

It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when!  }3

Long Live the Whale!

LGR![/quote]

Don't hold your breath. :-P[/quote]


Actually... it isn't as far fetched as you might think.

Over on the urbanplanet forums, somebody posted a link to economic analysis of various sports markets in a discussion on replacing the Hartford Civic Center.

http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=19699

Anyway, based on regional disposable income and current number of pro teams,  the top cities for expansion were ranked. On the overall list, Hartford was 3rd behind LA and Philly, and was also considered the #1 city for an NHL expansion team.

Here's the link to the analysis:

http://www.bizjournals.com/specials/2006/0213/sports_expansion/3.html

[RichH]

[quote jeh25][quote Chris '03][quote lltw][quote RichH]


You'll be singing a different tune when the Whalers come back [/quote]

It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when!  }3

Long Live the Whale!

LGR![/quote]

Don't hold your breath. :-P[/quote]


Actually... it isn't as far fetched as you might think.

Over on the urbanplanet forums, somebody posted a link to economic analysis of various sports markets in a discussion on replacing the Hartford Civic Center.

http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=19699

Anyway, based on regional disposable income and current number of pro teams,  the top cities for expansion were ranked. On the overall list, Hartford was 3rd behind LA and Philly, and was also considered the #1 city for an NHL expansion team.

Here's the link to the analysis:

http://www.bizjournals.com/specials/2006/0213/sports_expansion/3.html[/quote]

To explain the joke, lltw approached the NHL commissioner when he was in attendance at Lynah a couple years ago and specifically asked him about the chances that the Whalers could return someday.  Mr. Betteman's response was a quick and cold, "Don't hold your breath."  If memory serves me, I think the band also played "Brass Bonanza" when he went over to conduct the band or something.