04-24-2013, 12:30 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Behind the scenes in the Saddledome...
In the spirit of the Start New Threads Thread...
The flames have posted 2 behinds the scenes videos of the Saddledome Operations. As someone who is not an insider, I enjoyed them...
Video 1
Video 2
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04-24-2013, 12:47 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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I watched this last night...pretty cool stuff. Also a must-watch if you're a fan of Miss Hallett.
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04-24-2013, 01:18 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Abbotsford, BC
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Well... I hope I never have the opportunity to go up to the press box. That's the most terrifying thing I've ever seen. I mean, c'mon, it freakin' swings! Eff that.
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04-24-2013, 01:36 PM
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Marshmallow Maiden
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire
Well... I hope I never have the opportunity to go up to the press box. That's the most terrifying thing I've ever seen. I mean, c'mon, it freakin' swings! Eff that.
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Crossing the catwalk is probably one of the most terrifying things you can experience, especially if you're going across and the flares go off. 
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04-24-2013, 02:23 PM
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I believe in the Pony Power
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Originally Posted by Mango
Crossing the catwalk is probably one of the most terrifying things you can experience, especially if you're going across and the flares go off. |
Try going across on crutches. 
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04-24-2013, 02:24 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: I don't belong here
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I would love to have an actual tour of all of what those two videos just presented. I know a few years ago they used to give tours of the building. Do they still do them?
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04-24-2013, 02:27 PM
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Marshmallow Maiden
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
Try going across on crutches. |
You definitely win. I'm getting a mental image of a crutch falling down to the playing surface and hitting a player in the head.
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04-24-2013, 02:33 PM
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Ass Handler
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Okotoks, AB
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That was cool, thanks!
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04-24-2013, 02:37 PM
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Franchise Player
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Great post. I wonder how some of the newer buildings look? I've honestly never noticed the Saddledome's age...until I saw what was behind the scenes.
Also why is there a picture of a prepubescent Iggy on the wall?? rofl
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04-24-2013, 02:52 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by Huntingwhale
Great post. I wonder how some of the newer buildings look? I've honestly never noticed the Saddledome's age...until I saw what was behind the scenes.
Also why is there a picture of a prepubescent Iggy on the wall?? rofl
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... how did you spot that picture?
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04-24-2013, 02:56 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Sadly not in the Dome.
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I did a walk about for GM Place the other night which I haven't done for awhile. It is pretty impressive what goes on behind the scenes for sporting events, the amount of people and coordination involved is immense. Lights, music, announcers, give aways, in-house and tv broadcasts. There's lots going on.
Being up on the catwalk above the scoreboard is something else, you really get a sense of just how big the scoreboards are and how large the arenas really are. You are a long way up there. Last time I was up there was to install the over head goalie cams, having to strapped in and stuff was fun, hope you don't have a fear of heights.
Only service people are allowed up on the catwalks though and you're not suppose to have anything loose on your persons. Our media level is 500.
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04-24-2013, 03:30 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
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Yes, going across the catwalk to the press box is a bit frightening. My husband and I were able to watch one game from the press box a few season ago and my knees got pretty wobbly when I stopped midway and peered down inside the scoreboard to the ice.
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04-24-2013, 03:33 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Flames Country
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire
Well... I hope I never have the opportunity to go up to the press box. That's the most terrifying thing I've ever seen. I mean, c'mon, it freakin' swings! Eff that.
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Got to watch a bunch of the WJC games from the press box last year. It is actually an awesome perspective to watch a game from. Gives you a better appreciation of how the radio/TV guys have to keep pace with the play.
I know you were joking, but if you get the chance, take it.
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04-24-2013, 03:56 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Sweden
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Quote:
Originally Posted by goodyear
I watched this last night...pretty cool stuff. Also a must-watch if you're a fan of Miss Hallett.
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She should have worn something else under the pants.
Great videos though!
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04-24-2013, 05:24 PM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by H2SO4(aq)
... how did you spot that picture?
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My eyes automatically gravitate towards anything Iggy related 
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04-24-2013, 05:36 PM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Quote:
Originally Posted by goodyear
I watched this last night...pretty cool stuff. Also a must-watch if you're a fan of Miss Hallett.
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Any video with Miss Hallett is good
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04-24-2013, 05:41 PM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
Try going across on crutches. |
Try going a Roos on crutches after having a couple of heroin beers
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04-24-2013, 05:43 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Maple Ridge, BC
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Steinberg and the Arby's was the best part.
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04-24-2013, 06:45 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Wow, actually really shows just how old the saddledome is. Comparing the Flames player facilities to the Penguins is night and day.
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04-24-2013, 07:12 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Behind the microphone
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Buff
I know a few years ago they used to give tours of the building. Do they still do them?
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Their website says they do.
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