Did anyone other than me watch the National Hockey League's Winter Classic game between the Sabres & the Penguins ? What did you think ?

I have to say that I really enjoyed watching it. A hockey game with snow falling, too cool. It is a shame that an outdoor arena means not having any fans up against the glass, but otherwise was quite fun. And, that Sidney Crosby is once bodaciously talented dude !

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And, that Sidney Crosby is once bodaciously talented dude !

And so cute too! It's pretty amazing that at 20 he is captain of an NHL team.

Crosby is possibly Canada's next Wayne Gretzky

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Buffalo WINTER CLASSIC [1-1-08]

Unfortunately, I think the commentator gets a bit excited and thinks he's in Boston at one point, but it's still a good piece of video. I'm not into hockey much, unless it's watching the Olympics, but outdoor games are definitely interesting.

From my front window here, I can see a rink the neighbours have built on their front lawn. The children are out there from dawn until way after dark at the weekends. I think that's what makes the outdoor games so exciting for hockey fans; most of them can remember playing on frozen ponds and backyard rinks during their youth.

Well said, dg--but there will always be only ONE "Great One"...

I agree Bob there will be only one Great one-Gretzky was an excellent player

and as regards S. Crosby, Bob,while at my father's funeral last year in June/07 in Nova Scotia, Crosby's Grand Mother was at the funeral service. Like my last name she was a Mc Carron who married a Crosby. I asked her what was it like to be the Grand Mother of a great hockey player. She replied:

"I have 17 grandchildren, all of whom I am proud of. When he comes home the star in Hockey doesn't impress us, he's just part of the family."

o and one more thing Bob you might want to check out
www.nhl.com
it gives tons of info on Hockey teams and shows video highlights from different cities

I go there a lot to check out games I missed

great stuff, cyber--now THAT grandmother will keep him gounded, for sure!