Re: Game vs Washington today
number6
Just Lou wrote:
> IMO, this is a big game, and will tell what the 2005-06 Rangers are
> made of. They managed points against 3 teams that are supposed to be
> much better than them. This afternoon, they play possibly the worst
> team in the league. The Rangers need a solid 60 minute effort, and 2
> point victory. In the past, this is a game the Rangers would lose 5-2.
> I'm pretty excited about what I've seen on the ice so far. I hope they
> don't let us down this afternoon.
For those with Comcast Internet ... but no MSG TV for the game ... They
are streaming it free of charge for Comcast Internet subscribers ...
One small benefit for OLN being owned by Comcast ...
Doug Thompson
Rain fade can make things a little miserable.
hybang wrote:
> Thanks, Number 6. We West-coast-based Rangers fans have few
> opportunities to actually see the team. Streaming audio is OK, but...
>
> This NG is a very good source for me of team info, and I'm delighted
> that the NHL has returned. Out here in Seattle, the nearest NHL
> broadcast is CBC's (Vancouver, BC) "Hockey Night in Canada." And the
> only time we see the Rangers on TV is during "Coach's Corner"
> "highlights" that show some Canadian team's scoring goals against the
> Rangers.
>
> Hybang
>
>
Keith Keller
> Get a dish (Directv or BEV). Get Centre Ice. Will see most Ranger games.
$130 seems a bit high for Center Ice (as it's called in the imperialist
US), especially for West Coasties who work and don't get home till many
of the games have ended. What I do is subscribe to Dish Network's
regional sports package, which is $6/month. With that, not only can I
catch Rangers Rewind at 9pm Pacific (well, dunno what time it'll be on
this season), but I can also watch most non-pro, non-live-game sports
stuff, like NCAA hockey or MSG SportsDesk (which has more Rangers
highlights than any US national program).
So, for $72/year I get a lot of Rangers stuff, just not live. If that's
enough for you, it's a good deal. If I lived in one of the later time
zones, Rangers Rewind might end too late for me, and I'd plunk down for
Center Ice if I really wanted it.
If the OP lives in Canada, I don't know if their satellite providers
provide US regional sports channels--better check. But you get CBC, so
quitcher whining. ;-)
Though I admit I've loved the free Center Ice previews. But I know my
wife will be happy when it ends. :)
--keith
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Keith Keller
>
> This NG is a very good source for me of team info, and I'm delighted
> that the NHL has returned. Out here in Seattle, the nearest NHL
> broadcast is CBC's (Vancouver, BC) "Hockey Night in Canada." And the
> only time we see the Rangers on TV is during "Coach's Corner"
> "highlights" that show some Canadian team's scoring goals against the
> Rangers.
Ooh, you can pick up CBC in Seattle?!? I'm moving tomorrow! :)
I wish I'd looked at this post earlier, but see my other followup about
satellite regional sports channels.
Doug Thompson
could pick up CBC through a BEV dish.
-Doug
Keith Keller
> could pick up CBC through a BEV dish.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't Bell ExpressVU be available only
in, or possibly close to, Canada? Their web site doesn't explain, but
it seems a reasonable assumption. If not, hmm....
Doug Thompson
-dkt
Bob Levine
> If the OP lives in Canada, I don't know if their satellite providers
> provide US regional sports channels--better check. But you get CBC, so
> quitcher whining. ;-)
Bell ExpressVu doesn't carry the US RSNs, it carries Rogers SportsNet.
They also have Centre Ice for C$179.00.
Bob
Bob Levine
> On 2005-10-10, Doug Thompson <nos...@saddd.ca> wrote:
>
>>Yes. I have a relative in the area who is always watching HNIC. You
>>could pick up CBC through a BEV dish.
>
>
> Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't Bell ExpressVU be available only
> in, or possibly close to, Canada? Their web site doesn't explain, but
> it seems a reasonable assumption. If not, hmm....
Use a broker or a Canadian friend to maintain a Canadian address. Works
great. I'm in the southern province of New Jersey and love having all
the Canadian programming and even better US network coverage than US
satellite companies. I get east and west feeds of the US networks
including hi def.
Bob