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Post by hfxfan09 on Jan 13, 2020 20:24:39 GMT -4
There would have been a time I would have to see every Senators game on TV, but my how times have changed of course part of that is I've become an adult and just prefer to go to bed and get up early now(As opposed to staying up till 11 or 12 to watch them lose)
As the Senators have been rebuilding for the last 2-3 years; I no longer find hockey exciting to watch on TV. I will watch it if it's on at someone else's house, but I think technology has changed that too because now I get all the Senators scores right to my phone on an app.
Now in saying that I still love to watch the World juniors on TV, I still found the Can-Russia game exciting, but I think I'd just much rather be at the rink live now.
Not sure if other's feel the same way, that as technology has evolved they just care less about watching games on TV?
Plus you can get all the news you need at the tip of your fingers and on the NHL website.
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Post by Jack Bauer on Jan 14, 2020 10:53:02 GMT -4
Opposite for me but I think you'll find that as you get older and your priorities go to things like your career, relationship, mortgage, cars, kids, etc that you appreciate staying in for a cheap night of entertainment like a hockey game on TV with all your amenities (iPad, cheap drinks, other games to check in on,etc) vs the effort of going out, cost of a night at the rink, risk of seeing an absolute dud of a game, etc.
Technology (more games readily available, replays, coverage in general) combined with the cost of a night at the rink has actually made the attraction of a night at the rink mean a lot less for some. Really all about what you're aiming to get out of it though.
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Post by scotiahockey on Jan 14, 2020 11:26:49 GMT -4
Opposite for me but I think you'll find that as you get older and your priorities go to things like your career, relationship, mortgage, cars, kids, etc that you appreciate staying in for a cheap night of entertainment like a hockey game on TV with all your amenities (iPad, cheap drinks, other games to check in on,etc) vs the effort of going out, cost of a night at the rink, risk of seeing an absolute dud of a game, etc. Technology (more games readily available, replays, coverage in general) combined with the cost of a night at the rink has actually made the attraction of a night at the rink mean a lot less for some. Really all about what you're aiming to get out of it though. I’d say I’m somewhere in the middle, outside of Leafs games or playoffs games it’s very rare for me to tune into one NHL game and never flip the channel. With so much else going on, I love being able to flip around and watch as many games as possible... on the other hand, I don’t find I get as much opportunity to watch games as I used too. Outside of the team I like and some select players who are must watch TV, I don’t get the same enjoyment out of watching every team like I once did. I’ve basically only attended dud NHL games.. I know it’s a first world thing to complain about and as much as I love the atmosphere and going to new places, I’ve become weary of shelling out big $ on a game when I know that I may see a potential dud... regardless of if the team I want to win is on the bright side or not. I want to see good games and feel like I got my money’s worth. I feel myself becoming more sympathetic with fans, some of whom save up for a long time and may only get the chance to see 1 game in a lifetime and it ends up being a dud. You’ve shelled out potentially hundreds of dollars depending on the location of the event. With prices rising and becoming less and less affordable, I can definitely see why a person would just want to stay home and watch a game. So long as I have the means, I’ll probably continue to do it because I love the live sporting atmosphere but I can see why people don’t want to any part of it. |
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Post by SteveUL on Jan 14, 2020 11:55:32 GMT -4
I have almost completely lost interest in NHL hockey since Rogers took over. They made the game boring for me, but the game also got boring on its own. Teams are almost too perfect now in their defensive coverage and that makes the game boring. But watching the World Juniors reminded me how exciting hockey can be on TV and thats because of Gord Miller I think. I think he is the best play by play guy in the game. I can't stand listening to Jim Hughson ... the tone of his voice puts me to sleep.
So I have become more of a Q fan than NHL fan ... way more. I like Major Junior because they aren't perfect and they make mistakes and the games are far more exciting.
I have actually become a bigger baseball fan than a hockey fan, and I know many people watching baseball find it boring like watching paint dry, but I like to put a game on and read a book at the same time. When something happens I look up and see the replay.
I have been to several NHL games in person over the years and its okay but the cost is prohibitive. I prefer to sit in the stands at a ballpark.
I am not a CFL fan but do enjoy NFL. I never played the game as a kid so I don't consider myself any sort of football aficionado. I went to a pre-season game in New Orleans once (vs Raiders), only because we were there vacationing and found that there was a game that night while we were there. Its a game that I find so much more easy to watch on TV than in person. I love this time of year during the playoffs as every game is exciting ... but I missed this past weekends games.
I'm not a basketball fan at all but find a little more interest in attending a Moncton magic game this season, but haven't done it yet.
Personally, I don't know how so many people can watch a hockey game every night and stay up on basketball, football and Q hockey. Just following a Q team closely eats up a lot of my time ... according to my wife.
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Post by Jack Bauer on Jan 14, 2020 12:09:45 GMT -4
I have been to several NHL games in person over the years and its okay but the cost is prohibitive. I prefer to sit in the stands at a ballpark. I agree with this for sure. I've only been to 1 NHL game and it was in Toronto so the price was high. Once you get into "mortgage payment" territory on tickets its hard to justify the cost for a regular season game. But outside of seeing a hockey game in Montreal for the atmosphere i'd take an MLB game in a ballpark any day over an NHL game. Especially if you're with a spouse not so into sports. I've taken my wife to MLB, NHL, and CFL games. She liked the MLB game the best as the atmosphere was a little lower key but there's a little more time to explain rules/nuances of the game, and because of how the game is paced if you want to stretch your legs and do a bit of sight seeing around the stadium you can do so and only miss an inning or so and not feel like you missed half the game. For casual fans it's a much more relaxed experience at a way more cost friendly price point. |
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Post by bois on Jan 14, 2020 12:15:11 GMT -4
i don't watch near as much as I once did..... but i am grateful there is usually a game available every night that I can check in on ... i don't love the Rogers coverage at all.... but am happy to be in the Habs region for TSN games...... dunno why but TSN broadcasts always seem better to me
but while i agree cost is very prohibitive to attending live NHL games..... i have never seen what I would consider a dud live..... granted have only been to big arenas (Montreal, Toronto, Boston, and ok one disclaimer Atlanta back in the day)...... the atmosphere live just cant be captured by television and i find myself wanting very much to take my son to his first NHL game..... but it's a work in progress getting him to watch games on TV with me to ensure his interest is actually worth the cost.... it was a trip I always wanted my dad and I to take but sadly never happened...... but when i was a small boy I watched every hockey game, collected cards and knew stats like nobody's business..... my son does not share that enthusiasm at all
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Post by Jack Bauer on Jan 14, 2020 12:16:49 GMT -4
Opposite for me but I think you'll find that as you get older and your priorities go to things like your career, relationship, mortgage, cars, kids, etc that you appreciate staying in for a cheap night of entertainment like a hockey game on TV with all your amenities (iPad, cheap drinks, other games to check in on,etc) vs the effort of going out, cost of a night at the rink, risk of seeing an absolute dud of a game, etc. Technology (more games readily available, replays, coverage in general) combined with the cost of a night at the rink has actually made the attraction of a night at the rink mean a lot less for some. Really all about what you're aiming to get out of it though. I’d say I’m somewhere in the middle, outside of Leafs games or playoffs games it’s very rare for me to tune into one NHL game and never flip the channel. With so much else going on, I love being able to flip around and watch as many games as possible... on the other hand, I don’t find I get as much opportunity to watch games as I used too. Outside of the team I like and some select players who are must watch TV, I don’t get the same enjoyment out of watching every team like I once did. I’ve basically only attended dud NHL games.. I know it’s a first world thing to complain about and as much as I love the atmosphere and going to new places, I’ve become weary of shelling out big $ on a game when I know that I may see a potential dud... regardless of if the team I want to win is on the bright side or not. I want to see good games and feel like I got my money’s worth. I feel myself becoming more sympathetic with fans, some of whom save up for a long time and may only get the chance to see 1 game in a lifetime and it ends up being a dud. You’ve shelled out potentially hundreds of dollars depending on the location of the event. With prices rising and becoming less and less affordable, I can definitely see why a person would just want to stay home and watch a game. So long as I have the means, I’ll probably continue to do it because I love the live sporting atmosphere but I can see why people don’t want to any part of it. Its crazy to me that the NHL in certain markets is priced to a point where you can literally buy the entire season worth of broadcasts live to your living room and save yourself $50 on an upper bowl ticket. I'm like you in that I enjoy attending live events but its harder to justify the cost for an NHL regular season game. I've seen my favorite team play at home so my bucket list is more about other rinks/atmosphere now. But considering the cost of travel, hotel, meals, etc for 2 people over say a week it becomes really hard to justify anything over $500 for 1 event for 2 people...especially something as common as a regular season NHL game. |
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Post by Y Ddraig Goch on Jan 14, 2020 13:39:02 GMT -4
I’m in a different position to most people here based on location.
I watch a lot of hockey on TV and stream a lot to my Tv - Q and WHL. And because hockey is very minor here I can record a game and watch as live without knowing score if I stay off social media.
I don’t get the same level of NHL coverage you do. I have one channel broadcasting nhl hockey - 15 games a week. But the time difference can sometimes interfere with work. Face-off at 11/midnight.
I tend to find myself watching on the fly a lot when I’m busy with work.
But we also get KHL live games that are at a better time for me.
The hockey here is frustrating. Maybe cos I’ve seen a lot of major junior and nhl live and it’s just such a drop off although it’s nice to see some players I’ve seen in junior but I don’t really go to much live hockey here (Sheffield is closest team but an hour away)
I’m flying to Moscow on Friday though for the KHL all-star weekend so am actually looking forward to that. Never even watched all star stuff before so it’s something a bit different.
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Post by Score on Jan 14, 2020 14:05:35 GMT -4
i find myself wanting very much to take my son to his first NHL game..... but it's a work in progress getting him to watch games on TV with me to ensure his interest is actually worth the cost... but when i was a small boy I watched every hockey game, collected cards and knew stats like nobody's business..... my son does not share that enthusiasm at all Same boat. My son, who turns 7 in March, has little interest in playing organized sports...... a game of catch, kick a soccer ball around......frisbee....he's game for all that and enjoys it......but to register him for a sport to play, he just really doesn't have that interest. Saying that, he did play soccer at 4...but that quickly faded. He does enjoy watching harness racing in the Summer.....catching a ball game at Victoria Park...and watching some car races at Oyster bed. When I was his age, I was obsessed with my hockey cards and hockey sticker books! I usually take time off work during July/August....and we do a lot of activities.......but playing organized sports is not one of them. |
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Post by lirette on Jan 14, 2020 14:11:09 GMT -4
I'm not a basketball fan at all but find a little more interest in attending a Moncton magic game this season, but haven't done it yet. Would recommend. Its quite an experience to see how loud 1500-2000 Magic fans can be compared to 6000 Wildcat fans. Its really night and day. Perhaps its because the quick pace & amount of scoring plays leads to less people staring at their phones, or just a different demographic of fans attending who haven't been had the 25 years of fan training from going to Cats games that making noise is an outlier in the regular season. The league is abit hard to follow in terms of understanding player movement, but the Moncton franchise is the best run in the league right now. I have yet to leave a game feeling like I didnt get my $16 bucks worth. I find 4-5 rows up gives you the best experience for basketball. I sat up in row 24 before and didn't enjoy it as much and moved down during the 2nd quarter. I'll always prefer hockey and following the Q but its a nice way to supplement a long road schedule for the Cats or to get some entertainment during a rebuilding year. Lots of big personalities in the league, trash talk, fan interaction etc. They've returned about 6 players from their championship team so thats a nice change from previous years. |
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Post by Y Ddraig Goch on Jan 14, 2020 15:32:31 GMT -4
My son, who turns 7 in March, has little interest in playing organized sports...... a game of catch, kick a soccer ball around......frisbee....he's game for all that and enjoys it......but to register him for a sport to play, he just really doesn't have that interest. Saying that, he did play soccer at 4...but that quickly faded. . It’s not soccer. It’s football. 😀😀😀 |
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