Don Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 BTW - McGuire said that Lou and Conte are both there watching the game. Guess Petr wanted to put on a show for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted January 4, 2005 Author Share Posted January 4, 2005 The broadcasters said it probably threw him off cause he was expecting a better shot. They also speculated that if he stopped it, it might have been a penalty shot anyway. Sounds similar to the Shirokov play in the opener. Oh well. Just wasn't meant to be. Congrats to the Czechs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyBlueFish203 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Oh hell. Didn't get to see the game but it sounded pretty exciting. We were hanging on by a thread, and snap. Missed opportunities. Again and again and again. Those were the death of us in this tournament. Expected or unexpected, that last goal kills. Oh well, congrats to the Czechs. We'll be back next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 So.... Game 7, Stanley Cup finals.... my heart is already fluttering and the game hasn't even started yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher_watts31_ls Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Any place i can listen to the Final online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 (edited) This work for ya? http://www.fan590.com/ It doesn't work for me, but sometimes the Mac is finicky with live radio feeds. Edited January 5, 2005 by Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted January 5, 2005 Author Share Posted January 5, 2005 Just in case you want to contact espn, here's your chance: http://sports.espn.go.com/sitetools/s/contact/espntv.html Let yourself be heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted January 5, 2005 Author Share Posted January 5, 2005 As a former employee of your company, I realize hockey might not be as popular as other types of programming you air. I worked for Remote Productions as an NHL researcher. I know it's hard to attract fans to this sport. But if you're not airing anything substantial at 8 PM tonight on ESPN2, I'd really appreciate it if you reconsidered showing tonight's gold medal WJC game between Russia and Canada. I know you had planned to air the final if Team USA had made it. But how much of an audience were you going to lose if they didn't make it anyway? Hockey is not very popular in the states. But with the labor impasse and it not looking promising as far as the NHL goes, many diehards would be grateful if you showed the gold medal game regardless if Team USA made it. There are some good storylines. You have Sidney Crosby, the most hyped prospect since Eric Lindros going up against the top two Russian draft picks in the 2004 draft, Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin. That right there is a great reason to showcase the game. Most fans have to be honest. The chances of there being hockey are slim due to the excessive greed between both sides. This could be the last hockey game we get to see before you air the Frozen Four. Also, I'd like to add that what you did airing the USA games was a great thing for North America. It was very appreciated. If you want to give the game exposure, the only way to increase your audience is to do what you did in airing those games. I know how much hard work goes into these games. From that standpoint, I can appreciate what goes into the on-air production. I hope you air tonight's game. If you choose to, you'll win a lot of fans. Thank you for your time. Hope to see the game tonight. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher_watts31_ls Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 It plays but what time does the game start 8:30??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyBlueFish203 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Nice one, Derek! I think they're still playing billiards or 30 year old boxing or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted January 5, 2005 Author Share Posted January 5, 2005 If you write, this is the message you'll receive back: Hi. You've reached ESPN. If you're writing to the ESPN television networks in the U.S. and have a question that can't be answered by visiting our Frequently Asked Questions area: http://espn.go.com/sitetools/s/help/espn-faq.html, you should be hearing from us within a few days. If your comment or question is about a different area of ESPN such as the Magazine, Radio, International or ESPN.com, please visit this site so your message can be re-directed: http://espn.go.com/sitetools/s/contact/index.html If you're looking for program scheduling for the ESPN television networks, listings information can be found at: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tvlistings/index We appreciate your feedback. You can rest assured that your comments will be passed on to the people to whom they'd matter the most. Your opinion will also be reflected in our audience response report. Thanks for taking the time to write and for visiting ESPN.com! P.S. Would you like to continue to express your opinions about ESPN and play a part in the programming decisions that get made? Come join the ESPN Viewer Panel where you can take surveys, earn prizes, and have your voice heard. Please go to http://www.espnviewerzone.com to sign up. You must complete the registration process to qualify. Your opinion counts. Come join the exclusive ESPN Viewer Panel today! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsfan26 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 I sent them a similar email, and got the same response. "Should be hearing from us within a few days"?! Well then I guess writing to them is no use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted January 5, 2005 Author Share Posted January 5, 2005 Here's the boxscore for the Czechs' 3-2 OT bronze medal victory over Team USA: 01/04/2005 1st 2nd 3rd OT Total CZE 1 1 0 1 3 USA 1 1 0 0 2 Rink: Ralph Engelstad Arena Surface: ICE Attendance: 8992 Game recap Game summary First Period 1-CZE : Michal Polak (PP) (1) 02:47 (Frolik, Smid) 2-USA : Kevin Porter (PP) (3) 16:16 (Hensick, Hunwick) Penalties: 02:14 - USA: Casey Borer (6) - 2:00 Slashing 03:59 - USA: Shawn Weller (15) - 2:00 Roughing 10:03 - CZE: Zbynek Hrdel (15) - 2:00 Unsportsmanlike 12:36 - USA: Nate Hagemo (18) - 2:00 Slashing 14:42 - CZE: Petr Vrana (20) - 2:00 Boarding 16:54 - CZE: David Kerjci (16) - 2:00 Holding Stick Second Period 3-CZE : Michael Frolik (3) 06:03 (Hluchy) 4-USA : Drew Stafford (PP) (5) 13:12 (O'Sullivan, Suter) Penalties: 00:00 - CZE: Rostislav Olesz (25) - 2:00 Unsportsmanlike 11:45 - CZE: Roman Cervenka (29) - 2:00 Roughing 12:19 - USA: Kevin Porter (21) - 2:00 Cross Checking 12:44 - CZE: Martin Tuma (7) - 2:00 Holding 14:45 - USA: Kevin Porter (21) - 2:00 Roughing 14:45 - CZE: Petr Petruzalek (28) - 2:00 Roughing 14:45 - USA: Phil Kessel (26) - 2:00 Slashing Third Period No goal Penalties: 01:06 - USA: Kevin Porter (21) - 2:00 Elbowing OT 5-CZE : Petr Vrana (5) 02:38 Penalties: No penalties Shots on goal: CZE: 16-6-11-4 (37) USA: 9-11-14-1 (35) Power-play conversions CZE: 1/6 USA: 2/6 Goaltenders USA: Al Montoya 34 SV, 62:38 min (L) CZE: Marek Schwarz 33 SV, 62:38 min (W) Officials Yuriy Oskirko, Chris De Haan, Chris Savage ®, Team record CZE: 5-2-0-0 USA: 3-4-0-1 CZE: Frolik- goal and assist Smid and Hluchy- assist each Schwarz, 2 GA, 33 saves in 63 mins Vrana- OT winner (5) Take Bronze medal USA: Porter and Stafford- PP goals each O'Sullivan and Suter- assist each 2-6 PP Montoya, 3 GA, 34 saves in 63 mins Finishes 4th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyFan42 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 P.S. Would you like to continue to express your opinions about ESPN and play a part in the programming decisions that get made? Come join the ESPN Viewer Panel where you can take surveys, earn prizes, and have your voice heard. Please go to http://www.espnviewerzone.com to sign up. You must complete the registration process to qualify. Your opinion counts. Come join the exclusive ESPN Viewer Panel today! Thanks!! Interesting. If enough hockey fans signed up, do you think they'd listen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyBlueFish203 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 I was expecting to see the finals of the World Junior Hockey Championships on ESPN2 tonight. I know ESPN planned to air this game had the US team made it into the finals, but because they didn't you won't be broadcasting it. First of all let me thank you for showing this hockey-starved fan some great hockey over the past 2 weeks. I got a chance to see some very good American talent. As much as I would've loved to see Team USA play in the finals, unfortunately, they didn't make it that far. But I am a fan of the sport and would've enjoyed to watch the final on ESPN2. I am sorry to hear you won't be airing the gold medal game, which will be featuring two of the best young teams. Not only does this match-up feature Team Russia's Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin, the guys who were drafted 1st and 2nd overall in the 2004 NHL draft, but an exciting player named Sidney Crosby from Team Canada. The hype surrounding Crosby is huge as he is projected to eclipse the mark left by NHL great, Wayne Gretzky. When LeBron James was about to be drafted, ESPN showed his high school games and aired several special features on him. I realize hockey is not as popular in our country as baseball or basketball or football. We do have fans, though, die hards, and I can guarantee you each one of us who was going to tune in to see Team USA play in the finals had they made it would've tuned in to see tonight's finals even though it doesn't feature Team USA. I'm quite disheartened by this schedule change up. This is the last hockey game us hockey fans had a chance to watch before you showcase the frozen four. Thanks again for airing the previous games, and I hope you'll continue to show us some good hockey games in the future. Sincerely, Swar, NYC. Sent to the feedback forum here. Got the same response as Derek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 P.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 STILL 15 MINUTES LEFT UNTIL PUCK DROP. *needs to find some tea to calm the nerves* Maybe today is a good day to start drinking.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher_watts31_ls Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 BTW Thanks bunches Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Line of the night: "They better start calling diving. The Russians are going down faster than free beer at a frat party." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted January 5, 2005 Author Share Posted January 5, 2005 Checked the boxscore and it took Canada 51 seconds to score . Getzlaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyBlueFish203 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Way to go! Lol, who quipped that Don? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted January 5, 2005 Author Share Posted January 5, 2005 2-CAN : Danny Syvret (PP) (1) 08:00 (Coburn, Bergeron) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher_watts31_ls Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 (edited) lol the stream is kicking in and out and iv not heard half of the game so far but then we get to a commercial and its playing without skipping once lol and sure enough as soon as the game starts back it stops and says buffering Edited January 5, 2005 by martinbrodeur_302004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher_watts31_ls Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Russians score 2-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted January 5, 2005 Author Share Posted January 5, 2005 Russians score. They were crying about a dive that drew the PP. So, was it a dive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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