Flames Play by Play Announcer UPDATE: Ball and Hrudey

[SebC]

If we're going to use old threads for new info, can we please put the page number of the new info the thread title?

(FYI: 14, default settings for standardization!)

[kipperfan]

Very, very happy with our new tandem and this from a poster that has complained about many broadcasters we've had in the past. I didn't mind Kerr as much as others, but to say Ball is a huge upgrade is an understatement. Simmer on the other hand was a complete train wreck, literally the worst colour guy I've listened to for any major NA sport. Seems like a very nice guy, but he was god awful at that job and I couldn't be more excited to have Hrudey take his spot.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Without trash talking Kerr and Simmer I am very pleased with the new team.

The new radio guy could listen to guys like Bob Cole and Peter Maher to improve his propulsion of the game. Loubo is absolutely great and will be fine

[getbak]

Originally Posted by SebC

If we're going to use old threads for new info, can we please put the page number of the new info the thread title?

(FYI: 14, default settings for standardization!)

You could just click the icon to go to the first post you haven't read.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by getbak

You could just click the icon to go to the first post you haven't read.

OMG, a million times thanks. The most frustrating part of any thread watching is finding where you left off. I've often had to figure out roughly what time I last looked at it and check the time stamps on the side. I often re-read the same posts several times without knowing it. So much time wasted! I can't get that time back!

Honestly, thanks a bunch for that tip.

[Jimmy Stang]

Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan

OMG, a million times thanks. The most frustrating part of any thread watching is finding where you left off. I've often had to figure out roughly what time I last looked at it and check the time stamps on the side. I often re-read the same posts several times without knowing it. So much time wasted! I can't get that time back!

Honestly, thanks a bunch for that tip.

I remember when I was tipped off on that little feature. Life changing. I can't imagine life without it.

[King Theo]

Originally Posted by getbak

You could just click the icon to go to the first post you haven't read.

Wow! Thanks. That is the best.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by getbak

You could just click the icon to go to the first post you haven't read.

I am actually stunned people don't know about this, I don't remember the last time I visited a forum of any nature without this feature.

[cDnStealth]

I am digging this new play by play team so far.

[Finger Cookin]

Just light years beyond past offerings from SN.

[megatron]

I have to agree -- Ball and Hrudey are quite good. Should be good for the upcoming season.

[calgarygeologist]

I don't know if it was just the setup at Sylvan Lake but I was pretty disappointed in the play by play. It just didn't sound natural and it lacked excitement. Maybe they will get better after a few broadcasts but if it remains at this level I feel as though it will make watching the games pretty painful.

[Flamefan1]

Originally Posted by flameswin

Anyone who thinks Kelly doesn't like the Flames and loves the Canucks and Oilers clearly doesn't know him. I think it's natural to think that because he tends to really hammer teams when he thinks they aren't doing things right.

He's had Flames season tickets for years, and as of last year has been praising of the Flames all the time.

Kelly has always had a preference for the Oilers if the two teams are playing each other. I do believe he is somewhat a flames fan as well or at least pretends to be. Over the years he has been very hard to listen to if the Oilers happen to be leading or win against the Flames. He can be almost sickening to listen too. I have not noticed any favouritism towards the Canucks.

[Arya Stark]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

I don't know if it was just the setup at Sylvan Lake but I was pretty disappointed in the play by play. It just didn't sound natural and it lacked excitement. Maybe they will get better after a few broadcasts but if it remains at this level I feel as though it will make watching the games pretty painful.

Strongly disagree. I thought they were terrific and a MAJOR upgrade over Kerr/Millions.

[Huntingwhale]

Originally Posted by Arya Stark

Strongly disagree. I thought they were terrific and a MAJOR upgrade over Kerr/Millions.

I think the quieter arena might have made it seem a little less intense then usual. But I agree it's a major upgrade. Kerr I actually never minded, but Simmer was just brutal. Just wait until the real season starts and the crowd is roaring. Bell/Hrudey are going to be great.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by getbak

You could just click the icon to go to the first post you haven't read.

That would work if I've read to the point before the update.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by SebC

That would work if I've read to the point before the update.

It also works if the older posts are more than two weeks old.

If you haven't read any posts in a thread or haven't read any within the last two weeks, the "Goto New Posts" button jumps to the oldest post from within the last 2 weeks.

[FBI]

Originally Posted by getbak

You could just click the icon to go to the first post you haven't read.

Uhh yeah how long has this feature been there?

[OzSome]

Originally Posted by kipperfan

Very, very happy with our new tandem and this from a poster that has complained about many broadcasters we've had in the past. I didn't mind Kerr as much as others, but to say Ball is a huge upgrade is an understatement. Simmer on the other hand was a complete train wreck, literally the worst colour guy I've listened to for any major NA sport. Seems like a very nice guy, but he was god awful at that job and I couldn't be more excited to have Hrudey take his spot.

I like the Ball-Hrudey tandem too and they are so much easier to listen to. Just remember the game was televised under CBC and not Sportsnet so that might change.

[the_only_turek_fan]

Are they doing national games for The Flames too?