01-21-2020, 06:31 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Helsinki, Finland
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16 years & 10,000 posts, and I'll finally see the Flames live
Had to stop myself from posting for a couple of days, but now that I've got everything booked, I can use post #10,000 to celebrate that after all these years I'm finally going to see the Flames play live 
It's obviously something I've wanted for a very long time, but my financial situation just didn't make it possible until now. For a while I was seriously wondering if I could ever scrape up the extra cash for something like this, so now that it's happening it feels so huge that I really wanted to share the news with CP.
It would have been really cool to come all the way to Calgary for this (and possibly meet up with some of you). On the other hand, now that I have an SO who's a Rangers fan, it'll be pretty special to go to New York to see a Flames - Rangers game with her 
We're thinking of catching at least one other game while we're there (Flames@Islanders? Flames@Devils? Penguins@Rangers?), but haven't decided on that yet. Obviously lots of other things to see and do in NY too.
In any case, felt like sharing. Go Flames Go 
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01-21-2020, 06:35 AM
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Scoring Winger
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Congrats my friend. What a great story to read. Have an amazing time and thanks for sharing.
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01-21-2020, 06:38 AM
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Fearmongerer
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign.
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Great story.
Serves as a reminder to those of us that take seeing this team whenever we want to, to not take it for granted.
Enjoy the hell out of the whole experience.
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01-21-2020, 06:48 AM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: EASHL Locker Room
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Growing up in Calgary I got to go to countless games, but now that I've lived away from home for 10 years and have only been to 1 NHL game in that time period I've realized how lucky I was. Flames games are probably what I miss most about home.
Soak it in Itse, you never know when your next chance will be!
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01-21-2020, 06:56 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Peterborough, ON
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That’s awesome (and seeing New York is amazing on its own).
Hopefully the team puts as much effort into the game as you are to get to it.
Either way, enjoy!
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01-21-2020, 07:35 AM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Calgary
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I watched the flames both in Toronto and Washington. The biggest thing I noticed is that there is always a decent amount of flames fans no matter where you go. Not enough to make a lot of noise on TV, but noticeable enough that you'll see them in the halls during intermission.
Enjoy the game.
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01-21-2020, 07:37 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: F*** me. We're so f***ing good, you check the f***ing standings? Lets f***ing go! F***ing practice!
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Awesome story Itse! Hope you get to celebrate many goals and a win! Safe journey!
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01-21-2020, 07:52 AM
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First Line Centre
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I'm currently in the process of planning a trip down the coast to watch one of the NYC-area games that same week. Tickets for the NJD game seem more than reasonable for lower bowl seats. Have fun & safe travels!
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01-21-2020, 07:54 AM
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Farm Team Player
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Finland
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Congrats my fellow countryman! Some day I'll do that too.
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01-21-2020, 08:03 AM
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Nov 2016
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Share some pictures of your trip!
Have fun!
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01-21-2020, 08:16 AM
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Commie Referee
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Small town, B.C.
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New York is pretty awesome just by itself, so many things to see and do. To be able to see the Flames as well is just the cherry on top. Have a great time, you'll have a blast!
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01-21-2020, 08:50 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Itse
We're thinking of catching at least one other game while we're there (Flames@Islanders? Flames@Devils? Penguins@Rangers?)
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If the Islanders game is in Nassau Coliseum (instead of Barclays) I would definitely recommend going there. While it has been renovated, it's still a small, more old-school arena that gives you that intimate experience that you don't get much in new stadiums these days. Much better atmosphere than Barclays as well, since its full of real Islanders fans.
Prudential Center, where the Devils play, is a nice new arena, but a bit soulless past the lobby (although the lobby is definitely great).
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01-21-2020, 08:59 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
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How long are you going to be in NYC?
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01-21-2020, 09:12 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Congrats! That’s awesome.
I lived in NYC from 2000 - 2003 and was lucky enough to be at MSG for an Iginla hat trick against the Rangers. Something I won’t forget.
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01-21-2020, 09:35 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Flames fan in Seattle
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Johnny usually plays well against the Devils, but who knows this year
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01-21-2020, 09:46 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: the dark side of Sesame Street
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Enjoy every minute, and be LOUD!
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01-21-2020, 10:34 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: The Bay Area
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Love hearing stories like this. Have a great trip!
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01-21-2020, 12:19 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Bay Area
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So great!!
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01-21-2020, 03:30 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Helsinki, Finland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GioforPM
How long are you going to be in NYC?
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Nine nights, Friday 13th to Sunday 22nd.
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01-21-2020, 03:31 PM
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UnModerator
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Well that's just wonderful. I'm quite happy for you.
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