This is a little small, but it shows the outline of the hockey "rink" placed on the field at Wrigley Field yesterday. They may relocate it from there, but that gives you an idea of how big it is.
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Wonder if they'll just have seating in the stands
or will it be right up against the boards on the field?
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by Jettero2112 on Jul 23, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My guess is...
... in the stands only. That’s where the biggest damage to the field would come, from the platforms they’d have to put up for field seating.
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by Al on Jul 23, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
these may be the bad times
but that doesn’t mean you can’t laugh at ‘em
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xBxZGQ1dJk
oldie but goodie
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 23, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone's gonna get bodychecked into second base.
Awesome.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 23, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Odd placement?
I thought they would put it a bit tighter to the stands? Seems like the view would be pretty bad with the rink in the middle.
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by MikeOxbyg on Jul 23, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I haven't been paying enough
attention, but can someone explain why there is a hockey rink on the field?
by adam316 on Jul 23, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's not a hockey rink.
It’s a gladiatorial arena.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 23, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that's a little bothersome
If you’re sitting in the lower deck, you dont stand a chance seeing anything. At Lambeau they put it on sheets of plywood to help protect the field a little bit. The boards are going to limit what you can see anyways. but wonder what shifting it over closer to the grandstand or rotating it 90 degrees would do in terms of sightlines.
So far the upperdeck and rooftops for sure and bleachers might be the best seats and should be the most expensive.
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by TkGoUWGB on Jul 23, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
From the article
The event is expected to draw 42,000 fans to Wrigley, which had the outline of a hockey rink in the outfield, though that configuration could change. The NHL will determine the cost and handle the distribution of tickets. Bettman said those details should be worked out within several weeks.
“We’re going to spin [the rink] a lot, do it with some architects and engineers and check all of the sightlines,” Bettman said. “Of course, it can’t be perfect, because Wrigley wasn’t built with this in mind. [But] we’re going to try and make this the most fan-viewer-friendly for people sitting in their seats.”
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 23, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
been thinking all afternoon
the braves have the tomahawk chop,the angels had the rally monkey etc
what we need is a rally mascot—I propose the HOLY COW!! Sori buddy we need that good you tonight.aram I need a theres a drive…way back…...!!! D Lee how about a double or 2? theriot how about a couple of bloops to get me perked up. Dero how about making the pitcher labor through about 10-12 pitches an ab, same for you dome.
Lilly we need a dominant night and most importantly us--lets for one night be positive. This is our year and our destiny-lets get hyped up tonight—-next year is here.
p.s. harey ol buddy if your reading this up there I propose a toast and a lil magic like only you can bring.
The team I’m grown to love will bring it tonight and damnit I’m gonna enjoy it!! Lets rattle some snakes boys!!
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by cubsluver22 on Jul 23, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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