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Originally Posted by normtwofinger
Here is a question. If the Flames do go on a crazy run, would The Red Mile be as peaceful as it was in '04?
Dynamics have changed. A new crop of 18-25 year olds, who were only 9-14 in 04. Also a population growth of probably 250k (guessing here), who the majority are transplants. Thoughts?
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I think there's no way it would be as peaceful. It would be forced as an expected party from the beginning of the playoffs, mostly by people who aren't really big Flames fans anyways and just want a massive party to get drunk at. I'd expect more vandalism, punch-ups, and general misbehaviour.
04 was organic, especially in the beginning. It can't be repeated.
No way the city risks having a Vancouver riot like situation break out here. I know we like to think it would never happen here, and maybe it wouldn't to the same extent, but I just can't see the city wanting to take the risk.