WiSioux Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 So I know that a ton of us can think of ways to better The Ralph "experience" so I thought it would be cool to start a thread where we can suggest some of them. There's the obvious (yet controversial) things such as letting the students stand, etc... but I wanted to see if anyone else had any cool ideas. So feel free to share them!!! Personally, the thing I'd most like to see is a change in the National Anthem.... There is nothing wrong with the way that it is currently done... it could just be SO much better! Like half the team, all the coaches, and a number of students are Canadian.... why not play O Canada at every home game as well? It would be something that would make us different than all the other schools, and I'm sure it would mean a lot to the Canadians. I'd also like to see the fans get involved and sing along! Hearing the fans sing the anthem sends chills down my spine, I just love it, and think it'd be a great way to start the game. Examples: O Canada - Edmonton Oilers version Star Spangled Banner - Anaheim Ducks version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 It's ok to play another countries national athem during an international event but to play it because we have Canadians on the team? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxmama Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Do they do both anthems at all NHL games? I'm pretty sure they played it at the beginning of the New Years Day outdoor game between the Sabres and the Penguins. Not sure about regular season games. I'm all for the anthem being sung by the crowd rather than individuals. How about the band coming up with new songs, and have something other than "In Heaven There Is No Beer" played after our goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucesky02 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'm working on the band thing because I agree we need some more flavor. I've got a few ideas already suggested, but if anyone has any further ideas, feel free to post them and we'll see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Do they do both anthems at all NHL games? Only if one team is from Canada and one team is from the USA. If both teams are from Canada then only Canadian etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I think they should take the glass and netting out at the ends and restore the old chicken wire. Bring back some of the edginess of the old barn and enhance communications with the opponent. Regulations? Use good chicken wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypat15 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Sorry I think the best National Anthem is one at the Chicago Stadium, not only did it pump the crowd and team up, but intimidates the other team. Cheer for your country. Watch the full video and I guarantee you get pumped Chicago Stadium Anthem I also think that there needs to be just one song for the starting lineups instead of two with an awkward pause Lastly, get a new laser light show its ridiculous we still have the same one just different music after 4 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejm Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'm for playing O Canada before every game. It gives me goosebumps. I also want out-of-town scores posted all the time on the video ring. They could take a panel and rotate through other scores so the Ralph doesn't have to give up so much precious ad revenue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXELEVENS Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Agree on the out of town scores and also more highlites in between periods instead of all those same adds over and over and over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDy Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I would like to have the PA announcer SHUT THE HECK UP when the puck is in play! I hate it when he is talking while the game is on. Scott Hennen didn't EVER talk when the puck was in play - not even to announce the goals, penalties, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodak hockey fanatic Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 i agree with the scores of other games on the scroll. also some actual hockey highlights rather than all the ads would be a nice change of pace, but i realize that it is all about the money. i disagree with the majority here on the "o canada" being sung, unless it is against the u of manitoba. i realize we have many canadian players and coaches, but this is a us college hockey league and we play against strictly other us teams (other than the previously mentioned, in exhibition). do you think the whl, ohl or bchl play our national anthem because there are american players on those teams? i have nothing against canada or its citizens, in fact my most enjoyable trip each year is a fishing excursion up south of kenora on lake of the woods, but it is an american league with all american teams being played on american ponds, which is why they play our anthem. i wouldn't be offended if they decided to play the canadian anthem, but just don't see it happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiSioux Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 Something random I thought of while being cold walking to class.... last season they had a soup lady over by the Olympic rink and she had hot apple cider... that was good! I'd like to see someone else offer hot apple cider since she is gone. But I do like the rotating (by season) option that is served there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodbuster Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'd like to se 16+ wins (not counting the exhibitions). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'd like to see me, in the seats, for every home game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypat15 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 How bout the ralph not being greedy and cheap at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budwmn Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 White nets (instead of black) at the ends of the rink. The St. Louis and Denver rinks both had them. Much easier to "ignore" when looking through them because they blend in with the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I would like to have the PA announcer SHUT THE HECK UP when the puck is in play! I hate it when he is talking while the game is on. Scott Hennen didn't EVER talk when the puck was in play - not even to announce the goals, penalties, etc... The problem is that you want to goal announced right away, that I think makes Looker even better than Scott was. The NHL buildings do it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallassiouxfan Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Do they do both anthems at all NHL games? Not in Dallas. Only when we are playing a Canadian team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'd like Lienies Creamy Dark nearer to 306 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopherz Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I would like to see first row on the ice tickets for Gopherz and friends on January 9th and 10th, 2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'd like Lienies Creamy Dark nearer to 306 I would like your avatar to not keep reminding me of a scrotum! Gawd, I've been in health care far too long!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yekcoh Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I would like your avatar to not keep reminding me of a scrotum! Gawd, I've been in health care far too long!!!! Hehe, that is what it reminded me of too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux_Yeah_Yeah Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I probably shouldn't start posting in this thread because you'd be reading for days... I'm pretty sure about 95% of you who read SS know my thoughts on the Ralph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I've heard that's the 1st place cougars attack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I've heard that's the 1st place cougars attack You heard wrong!!!! Cougars prefer being attacked as opposed to doing the attacking. We're old and need to conserve our energy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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