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The NHL has only just begun its great outdoor experiment. Reggie Bush Womens Jersey . With the fifth instalment of the Winter Classic game set to be played between the Rangers and Flyers at Philadelphias Citizens Bank Park on Monday, NHL chief operating officer John Collins continues to dream big about what lies beyond it. Among his goals is seeing the game make more of an impact nationally. Even though all of the leagues outdoor games to date have been a big hit on the local level, Collins sees plenty of room for growth. "Its still early, its only five years," he said Thursday in an interview with The Canadian Press. "Certainly weve got a lot of attention and I think the business metrics have been great. I think just getting to more markets (will help with) exposing the game." Collins is the driving force behind the Winter Classic, having taken an idea that started with the Heritage Classic at Edmontons Commonwealth Stadium in November 2003 and turned it into a significant yearly event on New Years Day. An eager television partner also played a significant role in its creation -- "Winter Classic kind of landed on Jan. 1 because frankly NBC had a big window on a big day, why wouldnt you take advantage of that?" said Collins -- but the future of outdoor games likely includes those played on other dates as well. A second game was played at Calgarys McMahon Stadium last season and Collins seems warm to the idea seeing multiple outdoor dates on the schedule again in the future. That model gives the league a chance to start satisfying the demand from teams wanting in on the action. "Absolutely, there should be more Canadian teams in these games," said Collins. "Just like teams like Minnesota should be involved and St. Louis should be involved and Colorado should be involved -- you can just keep going on and on." Since Collins took a job with the NHL in August 2008, the league has constructed its calendar around big events. Its reasonable to assume that additional outdoor games could be used to bolster the lineup. "I think there are a lot of markets that would be fantastic," he said. "Id like to ultimately see these games not viewed as a regional matchup or a Canada game or a U.S. game, but really kind of a celebration of hockey. If youre a hockey fan -- whether youre a Canadian hockey fan or an American hockey fan or a Flyers fan or Flames fan -- these games are special and unique and you should be tuning in even if your favourite team isnt playing in the game. "Its kind of that line that we use all the time: `Nobody ever cancelled their Super Bowl party because they didnt like the two teams that were playing in the game." Interestingly, Collins believes the league missed out on an opportunity to take the Winter Classic to another level in Pittsburgh last season. There was plenty of hype leading into a game between Sidney Crosbys Penguins and Alex Ovechkins Capitals, particularly with HBOs "24/7" series playing to rave reviews during its first hockey venture. But poor weather at Heinz Field forced the start time to be pushed back to the evening and some momentum was lost. That also ended up being the night Crosby suffered an undiagnosed concussion, which ensured 2011 would become a year the sports best player would rather forget. "I thought last year the game matchup with Ovechkin and Crosby was something that would help get it over the top," said Collins. "And then unfortunately we had to move the starting time of the game, puck drop, which was a great thing -- it was fun to be in prime time, it looked great -- but there was that disconnect with people who knew the game was on at 1 p.m. "(They) might have come to NBC to watch the game at 1 p.m., and almost didnt realize that they were watching old Winter Classic games. So there was a bit of a falloff there." The weather forecast for Mondays game appears to be good. In the event of inclement weather or poor ice conditions, Collins says the contingency plan includes moving the start time back to late afternoon or evening on Jan. 2 or possibly pushing it back to Jan. 3 "if the day really is bad." "But it doesnt look like were going to have that kind off issue this year," he added. This Winter Classic promises to be the biggest yet, with a soldout alumni game scheduled for Saturday -- just one more sign of growth for the NHLs signature weekend. HBOs second "24/7" foray has also helped create interest. As much as Collins enjoys seeing the Winter Classic "light up a city," hes curious to see how it will be embraced beyond the local markets. "I think this year its more about the rivalry and the passion, the dislike I guess, that these two franchises have historically for each other," said Collins. "I think its good old hockey. Well see how much that resonates behind Philly and New York." Darren McFadden Youth Jersey . Abreu signed with the Dodgers on Friday, insisting he was OK with a reserve role after years as a regular with the Angels, Philadelphia and the New York Yankees. Andre Johnson Nike Jersey . -- The Phenix du College Esther-Blondin are the only perfect team remaining at the Telus Cup national midget hockey championship after a 9-5 win over the Moncton Flyers on Wednesday. Jamaal Charles Jersey . Champion. 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Releasing him now gives Kampman a better chance to prove himself with another team. Kampman was one of the leagues elite pass rushers in his prime with the Packers. But he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in 2009 and hasnt been the same since. ' ' ' |
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