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Kipper is King · 10-06-2013, 12:36 PM

As ashamed as I am to say anything Vancouver Canucks-related is awesome, I do enjoy the new LED lights they have placed in the stanchions.

I think this would look wicked at the Dome, but then again, the clear stanchions in the Saddledome are probably better for watching the game.

Thoughts?

Soliak · 10-06-2013, 12:48 PM

I honestly can't help but think of ricer cars w/ LED's strapped to be bodykit. It looks cheesy!

Kipper is King · 10-06-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Soliak

I honestly can't help but think of ricer cars w/ LED's strapped to be bodykit. It looks cheesy!

Interesting analogy. Perhaps it is over-the-top.

Enoch Root · 10-06-2013, 12:50 PM

I would love to see it in the dome.

But during games, keep it to red.

Soliak · 10-06-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Enoch Root

I would love to see it in the dome.

But during games, keep it to red.

Ya it would be cool if it just flashed the team colours, but when it alternates I think of teenagers trying to look cool in their crappy cars.

I can see Rogers Arena from my house and am going to a game in the next few weeks, I'll tell you guys how it looks live. At present the arena can't get much worse!

HOWITZER · 10-06-2013, 12:55 PM

Personally I preferred the spinning red lights that were in the saddledome for the longest time.

As cool as the concept is, I think the lights are just distracting and lack flow. It just looks like a bunch of light sabers staked in every 8 feet.

Now, if you could make the entire boards into LED boards that would act like normal boards, but could do crazy effects during pre-game/after goal, I'd be all for that.

Brannigans Law · 10-06-2013, 12:57 PM

For pregame stuff very cool. I found tho that after a Canucks goal it reminded me of a teenage rave party. If they used Canucks colours maybe it'd be better

the_only_turek_fan · 10-06-2013, 01:01 PM

I personally hate all the spot lights, other lights, and crazy music. It has really turned the NHL into a circus.

VANFLAMESFAN · 10-06-2013, 01:01 PM

I was there last night, the pre game intro was pretty cool, you gotta give them credit. It was a cool show.

strombad · 10-06-2013, 01:01 PM

That's no an awful idea, but I'm not crazy about how it actually looks. Honestly though, any way to make the Dome glow a bit more red during pregame and goal celebrations would get the OK in my book.

Split98 · 10-06-2013, 01:07 PM

Considering each individual LED can be manipulated independent of eachother, I'm sure a pro can use these for a 'fire-like' effect. I love that idea

I'm sure the purists will hate it, and I don't blame them. We've come a far ways away from the white-boarded NHL. But I love it.

Neeper · 10-06-2013, 01:09 PM

I think the Dome would look awesome with bright red LED's. Imagine what the sea of red would look like.

Acey · 10-06-2013, 01:10 PM

I'd be fine with it pre-game as you could do some crazy pattern stuff with it, the possibilities are endless based on what the dude said in the first video. But keep it off during the game, IMO... or use it like the NBA does behind the backboard and have them come on red when time runs out to helps determine if a puck crossed the line in time, or whatever.

d_phaneuf · 10-06-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Split98

Considering each individual LED can be manipulated independent of eachother, I'm sure a pro can use these for a 'fire-like' effect. I love that idea

I'm sure the purists will hate it, and I don't blame them. We've come a far ways away from the white-boarded NHL. But I love it.

ya during the pre-game video they had it moving to the beat of the song, so having it look like Flames wouldn't be hard

I am guessing this is on a lot more buildings within the next year

skudr248 · 10-06-2013, 01:16 PM

red led's only at the dome... i'm down.

19Yzerman19 · 10-06-2013, 01:17 PM

It looks fantastic in the dark. During the game as a goal celebration thing, it's a bit over the top. If they just lit up blue / green instead of flashing like a police car it'd be better. Good idea though, I have zero doubt that we see other rinks doing the same in the near future.

Split98 · 10-06-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

ya during the pre-game video they had it moving to the beat of the song, so having it look like Flames wouldn't be hard

I am guessing this is on a lot more buildings within the next year

This is great news!

Table 5 · 10-06-2013, 01:31 PM

I thought it was pretty neat, but when it comes to special effects after a goal, I don't think anything beats the burst of fire at the Dome (that despite being half an arena away, warms you for a split second).

StrykerSteve · 10-06-2013, 01:32 PM

The LEDs are a great idea, hopefully the Dome gets them too.

Heavy Jack · 10-06-2013, 01:39 PM

Sounds like a disguise for the laser pointer dude.