The Big Chill and the Weather; what happens if it rains?
http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/48103?dayNum=1
So tomorrow's weather forecast says that aroudn 3:00 tomorrow we're supposed to start seeing freezing rain/snow mix. Has the Big Chill been set up with any weather stipulations? I'm assuming they can't play if it's raining or even snowing that hard. Anyone know what the weather plans are?
December 10th, 2010 at 8:16 AM ^
The NHL Winter Classic btwn Pittsburgh and Buffalo was played in snow.
December 10th, 2010 at 8:18 AM ^
what about rain though? I can't imagine the ice would hold up in freezing rain.
December 10th, 2010 at 8:24 AM ^
The temp tomorrow is supposed to be around 35 or 36 degrees. And as for the rain/freezing rain, I've heard any should be light during the day. As long as that temp is mid 30's, then what they have in place to keep the ice frozen, there should be no issues.
December 10th, 2010 at 8:28 AM ^
If it's freezing rain, I think the ice will survive....
December 10th, 2010 at 8:34 AM ^
I'm not sure about that Peter...Seems like it could really mess up the ice.
December 10th, 2010 at 9:14 AM ^
Here's something from the Winter Classic last year:
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/2009/12/31/2009-12-31_freezing…
"but should a second wave of Thursday's snowstorm arrive, the NHL could be looking either at a reprise of the snowy success in Buffalo two years ago or at its first-ever rain delay."
December 10th, 2010 at 8:55 AM ^
Will the team get sweet gear like this hat with the dangly snowball to wear during warmups/on the bench?
December 10th, 2010 at 12:05 PM ^
Personally, I'm a fan of the toque.
December 10th, 2010 at 12:17 PM ^
They do have Block M versions of those, the backup club goalie was wearing it on top of his mask during the game on Tuesday. Unfortunately, the Arby's logo is right there on the back
December 10th, 2010 at 11:34 AM ^
I'm not sure exactly what would weather conditions would cause them to postpone the Big Chill, but the official "Snow Day" for the Big Chill is Sunday the 12th, according the intinerary my friends in the MMB got. I didn't ask if they knew what would constitute such a delay and they didn't volunteer the information, if they knew it.
December 10th, 2010 at 8:18 AM ^
Should make for a fun game. That i will be watching from the comfort of my living room.
December 10th, 2010 at 8:44 AM ^
Thanks, the real Hanson brothers as opposed to the singing ones!
December 10th, 2010 at 8:54 AM ^
They brought their fuckin' toys with 'em!
December 10th, 2010 at 8:28 AM ^
makes ice. Isn't that a good thing for a hockey game?
December 10th, 2010 at 8:43 AM ^
First, a white powdery substance will fall from the heavens and descend ever so majestically onto the raucuous crowd within the Big House and also on the players and benches on the field/ice.......Think football and Purdue 1996 home game or Minnesota game under the portable lights in about 1983 or so.......
Your avatar, while displaying a nice and appropriate block M, lives in a fictional place called Bluffington in the Midwest that has its own uniiversity, right? Maybe about 100-miles south-southwest of Toledo? Probably don't get to see too much white powdery stuff there? Go Quail man!
Enough of being a smart ass, outside games continue on regardless and that is part of both the thrill and entertainment and atmosphere of outside hockey.....Ice will hold up because the outdoor rink constructed here for these kind of events usually has a portable refrigeration layer under the ice linked to a portable refrigeration unit to make sure you have ice without regard for exact temperatures...
December 10th, 2010 at 8:50 AM ^
Seriously, when I read the title it sounded as if it were coming from a 5 year old.
"Dahd, what if it snows Dahd?!?"
December 10th, 2010 at 8:58 AM ^
I was simply wondering if they were planning any weather stipulations. There ARE certain weather conditions that would prevent hockey from being played, despite the wise cracks. If it starts to rain hard tomorrow I can't imagine they would continue playing.
It has nothing to do with me being willing to sit in it. I sat through the most recent Northwestern games at home, along with the OSU game in 2007; you know the ones where 70% of the stadium left.
December 10th, 2010 at 8:53 AM ^
either way. I'm excited to head out and watch the game. They were talking about it on the radio this morning and it sounds like it's going to be awesome. Biggest crowd to ever watch a hockey game... and I can't imagine that the record ever gets broken unless they do another one at the Big House.
December 10th, 2010 at 9:24 AM ^
You remember it different than I do. While, I feel it deserves its own UM/NW badge for those who attended, I do not remember raucousness. It was miserable and I froze and I am a better man for it. But in no way did I enjoy myself during that game.
December 10th, 2010 at 9:29 AM ^
And and your srsly trying to imply we dont get snow in ohio...
December 10th, 2010 at 8:33 AM ^
Just think back to your pond hockey days. You play through it, and everytime someone scores, the youngest kid on the ice has to shovel the rink.
December 10th, 2010 at 8:56 AM ^
although I don't think Andrew Conboy's doing much right now....
December 10th, 2010 at 8:34 AM ^
You drop the puck! You think the kids up in Moosejaw go running in from the pond when it snows? I can't think of anything more awesome than snow tomorrow.
I just might have to check the weather and adjust my tailgate whiskey intake accordingly.
December 10th, 2010 at 8:45 AM ^
I see you take your avatar seriously! As well you should!
December 10th, 2010 at 8:34 AM ^
an article in Tiger Beat said thatif it rains and ice melts, then game will be moved to the street.
December 10th, 2010 at 8:39 AM ^
If it snows, this game gets tons of publicity. College or pro hockey being played in the snow is a "man bites dog" story. It will make the top ten highlights on ESPN, and most sports outlets will probably show at least a ten second snippet. It will give every sports personality in the country a chance to smile or laugh and make an entertaining comment.
December 10th, 2010 at 8:43 AM ^
Did you grow up in Michigan and ever play hockey on a lake? You keep playing.
December 10th, 2010 at 8:49 AM ^
If it snowed, yes. If it started to rain on me? I probably would have gone inside. It would be almost impossible to skate on lake ice with a layer of slush on it.
December 10th, 2010 at 9:28 AM ^
Very true HOWEVA, you keep playing. Bust out the back-up skates.
December 10th, 2010 at 8:57 AM ^
if it was freezing rain and was still cold enough, you switch to moonboots and keep playing
December 10th, 2010 at 8:50 AM ^
for a giant snowball fight.
December 10th, 2010 at 9:51 AM ^
That could actually turn out pretty bad with Michigan and Michigan state fans. One snowball thrown at the wrong person could erupt into WWIII.
December 10th, 2010 at 10:36 AM ^
Would love to see Sparty marched out in handcuffs like the Cincinnati Bearcat.
December 10th, 2010 at 9:21 AM ^
Will they turn the lights on for the game? It seems to get dark around 4:30 ish this time of year... hopefully we get a preview of what it might be like for the ND game.
December 10th, 2010 at 9:23 AM ^
Well for 3:30 football games they already have them on at the start of the game. I would assume this would be the same kind of deal where they were on at the begining.
December 10th, 2010 at 9:46 AM ^
are hilarious!
December 10th, 2010 at 9:50 AM ^
If by hilarious you mean posting a baby picture over and over; then yes.
December 10th, 2010 at 10:00 AM ^
If I wasn't wanting to go to this game so bad then I would hope ait rains on all of your parades!
December 10th, 2010 at 12:58 PM ^
John Gabriel is the guy who sells those "Even LeBron Hates Ohio" and "Michigan Drinking" etc. t-shirts right by the Elbel Field fence exit where Hoover crosses the train tracks. You'll see him on gamedays with a bullhorn shouting clever shit about the opponent.
Awesome dude.
December 10th, 2010 at 9:55 AM ^
and the Dude is funny.
December 10th, 2010 at 11:08 AM ^
On ice skating surfaces you typically have a thin layer of water, which is why when you fall your ass gets wet (not that I ever fall). So snow normally melts on contact and you get a slush that slows you down and makes the game more physical. I've played on outdoor rinks and lake ice up north and normally by the middle of a period you aren't moving fast and there is a lot of hitting.
The ice itself doesn't melt due to the water on the top actually providing some insulation and the cold lake water on the underside. I'd imagine we have a cooling system under our rink that will provide the same thing.
If it gets really bad I think we'll just see an extended commercial break or something in the middle of the period where they run around to clear the ice off. So clean it every 10 minutes instead of 20 basically.
December 10th, 2010 at 1:02 PM ^
Awww, the flame war got deleted. eff it, I'm still posting this.
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