The Poor Man's Winter Classic 2012
Can any Philadelphia sports fan think of a better way to spend New Year's Eve then to watch an outdoor hockey game at Citizens Bank Park, home of major league baseball's Philadelphia Phillies...okay that's just a rhetorical question....
Anyway, I'm sure that a lot of local sports enthusiast could think of a better way to spend the day but for a huge hockey fan like myself this is pretty much heaven!
With that said, I can now say that on December 31, 2011 I witnessed probably one of the greatest exhibition games in NHL history, or at least in Flyers history. Even though there wasn't much significance to the game, and effort, the more important accomplishment was that the organization finally welcomed Eric Lindros back into their family. After many years of bad blood between he and Bob Clarke, this event reunited Eric & his fans all across the Delaware Valley. I can now only hope that the organization, fans, and city can finally embrace him as one of the greatest Philadelphia athletes of all time...
Final Score: Flyers 3 - Rangers 1
Comments and faves
iamfuckingwalrawrrr, Merjeh, ibrahim kucukkus, romvi, and 41 other people added this photo to their favorites.
---Brad--- (5 months ago | reply)
Why didn't they just play the game at Philadelphia Eagles Stadium? It's more conducive to hockey. And what's up with center field?? The seats are so far away from the rink.
I wonder if Ryan Howard made an appearance ... and tripped and fell on the ice. He would do it, Mr. Choke Artist.
Almsaeed (5 months ago | reply)
Nice shot ......
CSS1981 (5 months ago | reply)
NICE SHOT MAN !!!!!! GOing on my favorites.
NikiC55 [deleted] (5 months ago | reply)
Interesting ...
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jomak14 (5 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot!
Dr. Ilia (5 months ago | reply)
Well captured
This Photo deserves a Award
From The Best Work of a Photographer Award Group
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JerryHayesAustin (5 months ago | reply)
Great shot, and color balance here. And what's really weird is I just saw this setup (no people) on the Giants/Cowboy game.
ghis44free (5 months ago | reply)
It is superb.
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Andrea Gandolfo (5 months ago | reply)
wow fantastic view
SolitudeWays. (5 months ago | reply)
Wonderful.
TIA International Photography (5 months ago | reply)
Incredible wide angle image. Massive! Have a fantastic 2012!
ADW44 (5 months ago | reply)
Krazy Diamond (5 months ago | reply)
Not a hockey fan but this is a Great Image of the stadium with lot of details and perfect light!!
bigrigsrmylife (5 months ago | reply)
OK, you're a fan. I understand that. I'm a fan also. I watched this on TV, and just marveled at the ridiculousness of the seating arrangement. I have no idea what your ticket cost, I just know if I go to a game. I at least want to be able to make out that there is a puck being slapped around.
ADW44 (5 months ago | reply)
Nrbelex (5 months ago | reply)
Very, very cool...
Brandon Godfrey (5 months ago | reply)
Awesome! I would love to see an outdoor classic game someday. Happy new year!
bartholowaty | Photography (5 months ago | reply)
Wow!!!
… Congratulations on Explore, that's really great and Fantastic shot! Absolutely beautiful.
All the Best For 2012!!
Bart
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IrishEyezPhotography (5 months ago | reply)
Shoeven (5 months ago | reply)
awesome view
williamcho (4 months ago | reply)
Well done my friend!
Roy Prasad (4 months ago | reply)
Spectacular shot with amazing details!