2003-2004 NHL Schedule released Wednesday! [Archive]

Stormbringer

07-16-2003, 12:13 PM

I'm waiting for that site to melt down at about 2:59. Not that anyone will be there checking for opponents...*coughAvscough*

To somewhat quote Cecil Adams when someone asked him about the nine Eskimo words for snow (http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a1_297.html)...

"kaniktshaq moritlkatsio atsuniartoq"

or

"Look at all that freaking snow."

Seriously, even this masked warrior fears the Avs...they shall definitely not be a mere sleigh ride or ski trip... :eek2:

Jeff O Rocks

07-16-2003, 12:48 PM

don't get your panties up in a bunch Mona. ;)

The National Hockey League will release its composite and individual team schedules for the 2003-04 regular season on Wednesday, July 16 at approximately 3 p.m., ET.

Dang...I am trying really....**tug**...hard not to!! :D :p

Guyute

07-16-2003, 01:03 PM

Dang...I am trying really....**tug**...hard not to!!
yeah, that's the same thing thing that was scribbled on a stall-wall I saw recently. ;) :laugh:

don't get me started mona... ya know it's just too easy for me. ;) :p

Jeff O Rocks

07-16-2003, 01:06 PM

don't get me started mona... ya know it's just too easy for me. ;) :p

Opens the gates.........WIDE open!!!!!! :D :p ;)

the pressure of waiting on the schedule is definitely affecting "our" brains and craziness factor!!! :crazy: :eek:

MCAngel

07-16-2003, 01:07 PM

:angel:

folgersnyourcup

07-16-2003, 01:08 PM

A little under an hour left........... I can't wait to see if we play the Red Wings at home next year!

Stormbringer

07-16-2003, 01:12 PM

A little under an hour left........... I can't wait to see if we play the Red Wings at home next year!

I hope I'm not the harbinger of bad news, but if I had to bet, I would go with the Canes invading Joe Louis Arena this upcoming season instead of the Wings invading the RBC to get their collective rears handed to them again, since the Wings came to the RBC last season. Also, I would also bet that the Canes get the pleasure of going west and into the Pepsi Center to take on the Avs, since they came to the RBC last season too.

I *really* hope I'm wrong here...

StormShaman

07-16-2003, 01:12 PM

*wibbles*

Guyute

07-16-2003, 01:13 PM

Opens the gates.........WIDE open!!!!!! :D :p ;)

speaking of too easy.... http://tridead.net/canes/images/smilies/lol.gif

http://tridead.net/canes/images/smilies/moon.gif

folgersnyourcup

07-16-2003, 01:15 PM

Jeff O Rocks

07-16-2003, 01:20 PM

http://tridead.net/canes/images/smilies/lol.gif

http://tridead.net/canes/images/smilies/moon.gif

**wolf whistle** :D

Stormbringer

07-16-2003, 01:20 PM

Well maybe out inter-conference wild card thing would go to the Wings so we would play them twice, once in Joe Louis Arena and once at the RBC. Why the heck was that game not nationally televised anyway? I would think someone would be interested in a Stanley Cup Finals rematch! I can't remember what night of the week the game was on though.... but if other hockey games were being shown in lieu of it on ESPN it makes little sense. They made sure to nationally televise the Leafs beating us the first time they played us this season! :mad:

The anticipation is killing me.

(sighs) Well, we are talking about a network that has never really supported the very team and sport that is their reason for being since...I don't know...maybe 1990, when Ronnie was traded to the Pens. So, anything ESPN does that disses the Canes and/or hockey AND doesn't make a lick of sense, like not televising last season's Canes/Wings rematch, doesn't surprise me. :roll:

hyena

07-16-2003, 01:48 PM

tick tock, tick tock.... :D

hyena, hoping opening night isn't the same night as the r.e.m. show. :crazy:

folgersnyourcup

07-16-2003, 01:54 PM

Who else wants a NY Rangers opening night rematch? Vengeance must be served.

AbNormal27

07-16-2003, 02:06 PM

3:07 PM and nothing yet? COME ON ALREADY!

Aaryn

Jeff O Rocks

07-16-2003, 02:06 PM

I keep refreshing the nhl.com page.......nothing yet!!! :roll:

CaniacManiac

07-16-2003, 02:07 PM

tick tock, tick tock.... :D

hyena, hoping opening night isn't the same night as the r.e.m. show. :crazy:

Me, too, Hyena. The Canes will be the choice but I hope I don't have to make it!

Shell

07-16-2003, 02:08 PM

I know.. I was actually being good and trying to work and beat my deadlines.. but had to stop at 2:59... on with it already nhl!

HockeyPat

07-16-2003, 02:08 PM

It's on the Offical Canes site. Who hoo NJ on opening night at the RBC.

Jeff O Rocks

07-16-2003, 02:09 PM

Holy moly..it is there..

folgersnyourcup

07-16-2003, 02:11 PM

Hehe, ohhhh yes. NJ opening night???? Awesome!

Shell

07-16-2003, 02:12 PM

YAY!

Glad we have a Detroit game at home, but huge bummer that we don't have Colorado.... May have to take a trip to DC for that one

Jeff O Rocks

07-16-2003, 02:13 PM

Open with the Devils...cook the Wings in January!! :spin:

Guyute

07-16-2003, 02:13 PM

Sunday games are now at 5pm!!!!!!!!! yay!!!!!! :D (hate early afternoon games)

check that--- some sunday games are at 5. some are still at 1:30. grrrr

Shell

07-16-2003, 02:14 PM

Sunday games are now at 5pm!!!!!!!!! yay!!!!!! :D (hate early afternoon games)

Thank goodness for that!!! No more plans to be drinking in the parking lot at 10:00 a.m., oversleeping, and rushing in at 12:52 as usual!

hyena

07-16-2003, 02:14 PM

WOOOHOO! how freaking awesome is that schedule? AND a date with detroit. wahahahahaha! :D:D:D

Jeff O Rocks

07-16-2003, 02:16 PM

We are all like rabid animals being fed raw meat!!! :D I feel alive now......now we just have to wait til September 25th.......... :roll: :sad:

folgersnyourcup

07-16-2003, 02:19 PM

Aha! We play Detroit twice! Once away and once at home! New Year's eve against Jiggy and the Ducks sounds great! With the final home game comes a chance for revenge for last year's final home loss against the Islanders. No complaints from me about the schedule. Too bad we don't host the Avs but oh well. I can't wait for the Detroit game.

Stormbringer

07-16-2003, 02:20 PM

It's on the Offical Canes site. Who hoo NJ on opening night at the RBC.

The stuff I like:

Home opener against New Jersey - A chance to "dethrone" the Stanley Cup champs automatically at home? I love it. :evil:

New Year's Eve game against Anaheim - Here's hoping they don't pull a NYR on us...

Home AND away games against Detroit - I'll take "More Revenge" for $1000, Alex. :D

Homestand - Not counting the November 12th game against Washington, the Canes practically have a seven game homestand during Turkey Month.

Stuff I don't like:

At the risk of sounding selfish... - WHAT?! No home game on or right next to Halloween? Darnit...guess I'll go to whichever is the Halloween Celebration game for my birthday, which will be either the game against San Jose or Toronto.

Snowbound - The Canes have the joy of going to the Pepsi Center to take on the supercharged Avs...joy. :roll:

On the Road Again - While I'm happy that the Canes get the Devs for the home opener, why couldn't the opener be the season opener too?! Oh well...razzin' frazzin' Florida puddytats. :mad: Why them for the opener AND closer, WHY?! :mad:

crazy4canes

07-16-2003, 02:20 PM

NJ on opening night! Yay! The RBC is gonna be rockin'.

AbNormal27

07-16-2003, 02:21 PM

I, too, am looking forward to opening night, but am making my plans for either January 27th or February 23rd (Toronto), along with a possible invasion of the RBC (stay tuned). RIO, the Clones may be coming!

Aaryn

Jeff O Rocks

07-16-2003, 02:23 PM

StormShaman

07-16-2003, 02:25 PM

As I suspected, we're playing in Vancouver this season. Bah.

Hello, Northwest Airlines? I'd like to book a flight....

Guyute

07-16-2003, 02:25 PM

Homestand - Not counting the November 12th game against Washington, the Canes practically have a seven game homestand during Turkey Month.

Dammit. AGAIN?

This obviously goes into the stuff I don't like (and don't think we should've gotten 2 seasons in a row) category. Homestands after the new year = GOOD. Homestands (7+ games) in the first 2 months of the season = BAD.

ugh.

MCAngel

07-16-2003, 02:27 PM

:angel:

Canesluver

07-16-2003, 02:28 PM

Doesn't Opening Night seem closer, now that we know when it is? :D

What an exciting day! (and I'm at work, too!!)

I'm liking those 5pm Sunday starts, too. Wish weekday games could start at 7:30, like some other cities-- think the seats would be fuller when the puck drops. . . . AND more tail-gate time!! ;)

folgersnyourcup

07-16-2003, 02:29 PM

Wait, what's this? We don't play Philadelphia even once on the second half of a back to back? There must be some mistake! ;)

Stormbringer

07-16-2003, 02:30 PM

Well, no home Avs game. :sad: But, they are playing in Pittsburgh ONCE. Guess I'll have to make a trip there for that one and then when Ron and the boys go there.

Actually, the Canes are hitting Steeltown twice, October 22nd and March 19th. :)

Edit: Oops, now I see what you're talking about...you don't know how much I wish the Avs were playing here in Raleigh. Much rather have the Canes take them on here than there in the Rockies.

Shell

07-16-2003, 02:30 PM

Was hoping the caps would play them at home since that would be the shortest road trip, but they don't either. Atlanta doesn't have their schedule up yet.. Road trip!!!

MCAngel

07-16-2003, 02:31 PM

:angel:

CaniacManiac

07-16-2003, 02:33 PM

I know what I'm going to ask for for my wedding anniversary....a trip to Atlanta!!!!!! The Canes are playing at the Thrashers on January 16th. What a way to celebrate 6 wonderful years with Section328Crazy! :spin:

CaniacManiac

MCAngel

07-16-2003, 02:38 PM

:angel:

Shell

07-16-2003, 02:41 PM

Damn, McAngel... smarter than the average bear you are.. can't believe I didn't do that *duh*

Road trip sounds good to me!

MCAngel

07-16-2003, 02:50 PM

:angel:

hyena

07-16-2003, 02:50 PM

ooo, i wanna see the avs play in atlanta....

i'll be pulling for the thrash though. *ducks from flying objects*

lvscolencanes

07-16-2003, 02:51 PM

I've been gone to a meeting, and just got back...Yay the schedule is up. I agree with yall...Wish the Avs were coming, but oh well. NJ opening is cool, a chance to prove ourselves by spanking the reining SC champs.
And yall know I am estatic about getting a chance to spank Wings at home!! Mo Money from the stepdad... :evil:

Hey MC, I am up for a road trip! :cool: Sounds great!!

folgersnyourcup

07-16-2003, 06:33 PM

Wow, looking at the schedule we have the near 7-game homestand SB mentioned as well as a 7-game homestand in December. That's strange.

drwFischerFan2

07-16-2003, 06:44 PM

I'm excited that there is a Wings home game against the Canes. I'm definately going to try to get tickets to that game.

talkingcanes

07-16-2003, 06:46 PM

Just glancing through the schedule, more intense study will occur later on, I see we do play in Colorado and since I now have friends there............. ;) Of course it is on a Tuesday which will require more vacation time, but I am willing to make the sacrifice!

I think we have all those home games in Nov. and Dec. because of the lack of them in Oct. I am all for games on TV during State Fair week! Sounds like a really good plan to me :beatup:

Romney

07-16-2003, 07:12 PM

talkingcanes said:Just glancing through the schedule, more intense study will occur later on,

Exactly how I feel. At first glance, I see 3 games a possibility ( :cry: sad, I know) - 2 in Buffalo, 1 in Ottawa. Others are either too far away or during the height of Lake Effect Season. As the season progresses, maybe more dates will seem possible. I'm not wishing away my summer just yet, but it's great to have something to look forward to.
:)

Captain Slack

07-16-2003, 08:43 PM

I'm excited that there is a Wings home game against the Canes. I'm definately going to try to get tickets to that game.

And this time, I'm definitely going and I don't care how sick I am at the time! :beatup: :sick:

Romney

07-16-2003, 09:33 PM

drwFischerFan2 said:

And this time, I'm definitely going and I don't care how sick I am at the time!

Spoken like a true Caniac.

AbNormal27

07-16-2003, 09:40 PM

drwFischerFan2 said:

And this time, I'm definitely going and I don't care how sick I am at the time!

Spoken like a true Caniac.

Well, I'll go you one better.......

I, too, am looking forward to opening night, but am making my plans for either January 27th or February 23rd (Toronto)...

And this time, I'm definitely going to not care how drunk I get this time!

Aaryn

StormShaman

07-16-2003, 10:04 PM

drwFischerFan2 said:

And this time, I'm definitely going and I don't care how sick I am at the time!

Spoken like a true Caniac.

Ummm... Captain Slack said that. :)

Romney

07-16-2003, 10:10 PM

OOPS! Thanks for pointing out my error. My apologies to Captain Slack and drwFischerFan2. ;)

Lady J

07-16-2003, 11:38 PM

YES! Detroit here ~ excellent. :vamp: I can't wait. :)

Jeff O Rocks

07-17-2003, 12:00 AM

YES! Detroit here ~ excellent. :vamp: I can't wait. :)

YOU MUST PULL FOR THE CANES.......YOU MUST PULL FOR THE CANES.......YOU ARE GETTING SLEEPY!! :p ;)

Canesluver

07-18-2003, 08:13 AM

Hey ya'll I need your advice/help:

It looks like my hubbie and I will be in New York Oct. 15-19. Looking at the schedule, as it turns out we'll be playing the Rangers on the 18th! How cool that would be to see a game in MSG-- something we've never done!! Anyway-- two questions for those of you in the know:

1) How hard is it to get tickets there? Is that even possible?

2) Should we wear our sweaters, or would we be beaten senseless and unrecognizable? :beatup:

folgersnyourcup

07-18-2003, 08:32 AM

Sounds like that should be a lot of fun! I have no idea how hard it or how easy it is to get tickets there, sorry.... I think as long as you don't wear an Islanders jersey you should be fine! ;) Otherwise, I would fear for my life. I hope someone here can give you info on getting ticket tips. Good luck!

Guyute

07-18-2003, 08:44 AM

I don't think you'd have much trouble getting tix Shawn. though I'd still do it soon as possible. I don't think wearing the canes jersey would be a problem either. most of the rangers fans will boo right along with ya. ;)

msg is a great place. enjoy!

caveman

07-18-2003, 09:58 AM

And I'll be out of town for a wedding. How disappointing! Cheer extra loud for me... I'm insane in the RBC, especially taunting the other team's "good plays".

puckin_A

07-18-2003, 02:46 PM

Shell

07-18-2003, 03:37 PM

nah, if our friends made it out alive wearing their jerseys in Philly and Toronto, NY should be OK.. they must like the canes now too.. the only team they could beat last year :roll:
I can't imagine tickets are that hard since that place is huge and there are lots of teams in that area.

talkingcanes

07-18-2003, 04:25 PM

Hey ya'll I need your advice/help:

1) How hard is it to get tickets there? Is that even possible?

2) Should we wear our sweaters, or would we be beaten senseless and unrecognizable? :beatup:

I am not sure about tickets....but would love to go someday, so let us know!!

and about wearing jerseys.....I say WEAR EM!! but then ask TalkingCanes.
She is probably smarter in that area and will say "don't wear them", it
may save your life :D

Smarter? I don't know about that, but I do think it all depends on which arena you are in and more importantly, how you conduct yourself. I also think it helps if you are female ;)

I probably wouldn't wear mine, but it's more an issue of not wanting to pack it or leave it somewhere than concern. I intend to make more road trips this year so I guess I'll have to decide whether to take a jersey or not. I do dress in Canes' colors with Canes' earrings.

I'll say this though, based on the info Puckin and I got at game 5, don't come to NJ in a Rangers' jersey, especially if it's a Holik jersey. That would be dangerous ;)

AbNormal27

07-18-2003, 06:44 PM

nah, if our friends made it out alive wearing their jerseys in Philly and Toronto, NY should be OK.. they must like the canes now too..

I can atest to wearing a Hurricanes jersey (hat, coat, etc.) in the ACC and not getting treating anything but top notch. The Leafs fans actually went out of their way to make me feel at home. I can't speak for NYC, but after entering the belly of the Hockey Beast with my team colours on and leaving with myself intact, I say GO FOR IT!

Aaryn

Shell

07-18-2003, 06:47 PM

It was you I had in mind when I wrote it Aaryn :)

AbNormal27

07-18-2003, 07:00 PM

It was you I had in mind when I wrote it Aaryn :)

;) Thanks! Now help me with the boys in HO with my 3rd jersey concepts! LOL!

Aaryn

Ashleygirl

07-18-2003, 07:39 PM

It was you I had in mind when I wrote it Aaryn :)

;) Thanks! Now help me with the boys in HO with my 3rd jersey concepts! LOL!

Aaryn

I'm wondering if I can get a better response when I knock on their door wearing my third jersey design?

AbNormal27

07-18-2003, 08:03 PM

I'm wondering if I can get a better response when I knock on their door wearing my third jersey design?

Let's hope so. What do you think would happen if we BOTH showed up?

Aaryn

Ashleygirl

07-18-2003, 08:08 PM

I'm wondering if I can get a better response when I knock on their door wearing my third jersey design?

Let's hope so. What do you think would happen if we BOTH showed up?

Aaryn

Don't know but we'd look cool and everyone would be so jealous! :smoke:

AbNormal27

07-18-2003, 11:03 PM

Let's hope so. What do you think would happen if we BOTH showed up?

Don't know but we'd look cool and everyone would be so jealous! :smoke:

You know, you may be on to something! It's a good thing my wife is a seamstress, you should email or PM your ideas and we should plan our "attack". Any lgc.com-ers willing to help?

Aaryn

Ashleygirl

07-19-2003, 07:28 AM

I haven't been too sucessful describing my design. I'll just have to finsih getting it sewn up and get a pic posted. I think it will be pretty cool, a more color and pizazz like the Stars or Ducks jerseys.

nccanes

07-19-2003, 07:55 AM

Back on the topic of the schedule, I have yet to go over it with a fine toothed comb, but hope to do that today.

It's certainly nice that the schedule and mini plans have been received with excitement! Those poor Tampa fans I keep talking about are pissed. They have two 3:00pm games - New Year's Eve (a Wednesday) and January 2nd (a Friday). Guess they presume everyone has those days off and will be able to get to a 3pm game? :crazy:

Another little gem is that apparently for years they have had a 20 game plan where you PICKED the games you wanted to go to. This year, after taking people's deposits, etc. they have come out with two different plans of predetermined games - no "you pick 'em". I suppose the material concerning these plans may not have explicitly said they 20 game plan was still flexible, but apparently ticket reps and materials didn't say it would be predetermined games either. And there is nothing on the team website showing which games are in which plan.

The Canes management get some knocks now and then, but I swear the folks in Tampa get screwed over and over. I know people were underwhelmed by the STH "dinner", but in Tampa it was listed as a benefit of being a STH and they never even had it.

So here's to the Canes - the DO do somethings right! :)

Jeff O Rocks

07-19-2003, 09:02 AM

What is wrong with Tampa management?? Are they trying to drive away the fans that they made with their successful season...not to mention that ones that have stuck by them through the good and the bad???

I don't understand how these people think.....they need to ask the "Regular Joe" his opinion more often...in my opinion!! ;)

sandstorm

07-19-2003, 06:16 PM

I just got back from the Tampa/St.Pete area and my friend told me that the people around there are apathetic about the team. First, the Tampa people are pissed because the arena is called the St Pete Times Forum .Its the old "Tampa hates St. Pete" and vice versa. Second, he said the parking there is atrocious and very costly (like 10-15 dollars)and traffic is a nightmare on game night. Third, he says that there are more opposing team jerseys there at the games due to all the transplants. I'm going to see about going to a game down there in the winter some time . I haven't seen the schedule yet(I told y'all I just got back) but I'll go and wear my 'Canes stuff for whoever is playing. Later.

Sandy

Shell

10-26-2003, 05:10 PM

Ashleygirl

10-26-2003, 05:29 PM

does anyone by chance have the 24 pack schedule handy that they can post? I went to the Canes site but they have already changed the 24 pack online so that if you buy today you still get 24 games.

Thanks!

I don't have it on-line, but I have a printed version laying right here. PM me if there's something in particular I can answer for 'ya.

Shell

10-26-2003, 07:11 PM

Thanks Ashley, I am hoping for online.. I need to make my desktop wallpaper for the season with all the games on there, and color coded for the ones I have tickets to. All I have is a big stack of tickets lol.
If I can get into account manager I may be able to copy from there.. I suppose my account ID was on some paper they sent me somewhere along the line?

Thanks!