Status-
Besucher
| Heute: |
|
135 |
| Gestern: |
|
617 |
| Gesamt: |
|
15032981 |
-
Benutzer & Gäste
4930 Benutzer registriert, davon online: 54 Gäste
|
|
|
| 18575 Beiträge & 12638 Themen in 21 Foren |
Keine neuen Beiträge, seit Ihrem letzten Besuch am 24.04.2026 - 06:54.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Autor |
|
|
|
| uller earned the win for the |
|
|
| 460 Beiträge - Fingerwundschreiber
|
|
|
Moncton is hosting its third Touchdown Atlantic CFL game in four years this weekend but something seems to be different about this one, as it might not sell out. Moncton calls itself the "Hub of the Maritimes" and it positions itself as the central meeting place of the Maritimes. Within a few hours from Moncton one can reach Halifax, Fredericton, Saint John and all of PEI. Add an hour or two, and youre into the state of Maine. But something is missing this year. There doesnt seem to be the excitement, the hoopla or the drive to make it happen like the previous two times. The previous times were in 2010, when Moncton sold out close to 21,000 seats and the tickets sold out in 32 hours. Edmonton won the game over Toronto, 24-6. A year later, the first none sellout took place when there were 700 seats still available in a matchup with Hamilton and Calgary. The game saw a lot of points scored in a Tiger-Cats 56-36 win over the Stamps. This week, some 1,400 tickets were available for Touchdown Atlantic III and as of Friday night, some 900-1,000 tickets remained. So why isnt this game selling out? Or if it does sell out, why did it take so long? There are several reasons that come to mind. First of all, its no longer the novelty it was in 2010. Secondly, some that I spoke to said "its too bad that Anthony Calvillo of the Als wont be playing." But the biggest factor for the decrease in interest seems to be the fact that the game doesnt have a home team; a real Atlantic franchise. "I love the CFL and my family and I have taken in the first two games but we want to cheer for or own team," said Dave Astle, a strong CFL football fan. "They (CFL) have talked about expansion down here for years; maybe they should do it and well come back - be it in Moncton or anywhere in Atlantic Canada." Asked whether there will be more Touchdown Atlantic games in the future, CFL commissioner Mark Cohon said its too early to say. "Well analyze it later and depending on a lot of factors, there may be another game," Cohon said. "But folks have to remember that we are taking a team away from a home date, so the revenue generated from such a game (has to) at least match what a home gate will bring in. So, if revenues are there we might consider other games." Theres still talk about CFL expansion to this part of Canada. Moncton has a leg up on anyone else because they have a stadium. The stadium is under five years old but has to be expanded when the CFL plays. Seating in the stadium is 10,000 and expansion seats are almost the same amount. Cohon says it would be at least $100,000 to bring the stadium to CFL regulation size. For the first time ever, an elected public figure has come out in favour of a stadium for Halifax. Newly elected Mayor Mike Savage has come out in support and would like to build a facility that could host CFL games. Mind you, Halifax has been down that route before. Remember the 1981 Atlantic Schooners in the days of the late J.I. Albrecht? So, the third Touchdown Atlantic game will be held and Brian Warschick from the Halifax area will take it in. Hes been to all games. "I love the CFL," said Warschick, who turned 60 this year. "I grew up on Kenny Ploen, the Bombers and the CFL. Ill be wearing my Hamilton sweater at the game as they are my second favourite team," he told TSN.ca. Warshick went to the first two games with friends but this one is extra special. His son goes to St.FX University and Warshick will be going to Antigonish to pick him up but his son will have on a Montreal Als journey. "It will be a great day, regardless of the outcome," Warshick said. If Touchdown Atlantic had more fans like Brian Warshick, a sellout would not be in doubt. For TSN.ca Im Alex J. Walling Alex J can be reached via email: ajw@eastlink.ca Billy Turner Jersey . Here are his mid-season NBA awards. MVP: (KEVIN DURANT-Thunder) - Has been sensational this season and more importantly, the most consistent player in the league. Considering that his team has been without star guard Russell Westbrook and with the free agent departure of sharpshooter Kevin Martin, hes had to carry the majority of the load to not only keep his team afloat but more importantly, at an elite level. Nat Moore Jersey . Mitch Holmberg added a goal and three assists. Connor Chartier also scored for the Chiefs (3-0-0). Luke Harrison spoiled Garrett Hughsons shutout bid with a power-play goal at 13:17 of the third period. The Spokane goaltender finished with 28 saves, including a Brandon Fushimi penalty shot in the second period that would have tied the game 1-1. http://www.dolphinsteamauthenticshop.com/c-42-dolphins-jelan i-jenkins-jersey.aspx . Siddikur, whose previous win on the circuit came in Brunei three years ago, finished his bogey-free round with a birdie on the 18th for a total of 17-under 199. Indias Shiv Chowrasia, who has finished runner-up in this tournament twice, was in second place after a 66. Kenny Stills Jersey . Any real chance at payback wont come until the playoff. Still, Pittsburgh knows its taut 3-2 win over the Bruins on Wednesday night is a pretty good place to start laying the groundwork. "They are a very good defensive team," Penguins forward Brandon Sutter said. Andre Branch Jersey . Hey!" The lower tier of the School End of Queens Park Rangers Loftus Road was packed solid with a very festive-sounding Chelsea choral section in this particular part of South Africa Road London, W12.GUELPH, Ont. -- Scott Kosmachuk scored four times and added an assist as the Guelph Storm downed the visiting Ottawa 67s 7-3 on Sunday afternoon in Ontario Hockey League play. Kosmachuk has 12 goals and 21 points in 12 games, which is good for fifth in OHL scoring. Hunter Garlent had a goal and three assists for the Storm (9-3-0), who extended their winning streak to four games, while Robby Fabbri and Brock McGinn each scored once. Joseph Blandisi led the 67s (5-8-0) with two goals and Dante Salituro had the other. Guelphs Matthew Mancina made 29 saves for the win as Ottawas Philippe Trudeau stopped 40-of-47 shots in defeat. The 67s have given up 59 goals on the season, which ties them with the Sudbury Wolves for the most goals against of any OHL club. Thhe Storm went 1 for 4 on the power play while Ottawa scored once on six chances with the man advantage.dddddddddddd --- GENERALS 5 GREYHOUNDS 4 (SO) OSHAWA, Ont. -- Cole Cassels scored the shootout winner and added two assists in regulation as the Generals edged Sault Ste. Marie. Scott Laughton scored twice for Oshawa (9-2-1) while Bradley Latour and Michael Dal Colle had a goal and an assist apiece. Sergey Tolchinksy led the Greyhounds (8-1-2) with two goals and Tyler Gaudet and Nick Pastorious each scored once. Daniel Altshuller earned the win for the Generals after stopping 16-of-17 shots. Altshuller replaced Ken Appleby, who allowed three goals on 23 shots in 33 minutes of action. Sault Ste. Maries Matt Murray made 31 saves in defeat. Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Jerseys From China Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China ' ' '
|
| Beitrag vom 05.09.2016 - 12:10 |
|
|
|
