VisitPittsburgh CEO Joe McGrath said the region's official promotional agency has held discussions with Penguins brass and Pirates president Frank Coonley about playing the game at PNC Park, which could be configured to seat approximately 35,000 for the contest.
The Steelers also have expressed interest in playing the game at Heinz Field, according to communications coordinator Dave Lockett. Virtually all of Heinz Field's approximately 65,000 seats could be used for the Classic
1 posted on
03/14/2010 4:07:07 PM PDT by
airborne
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HOCKEY PING!
(let me know if you want on or off of the 'Hockey Ping List'!)
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03/14/2010 4:08:42 PM PDT by
airborne
("Peace, Love, Dope" has now become "Hope, Change, Obama" !!!)
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As long as the officials don’t hand a game misconduct to either Sid or Ovechkin. That was pathetic today.
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03/14/2010 4:16:18 PM PDT by
buccaneer81
(ECOMCON)
To: airborne
Fedex Field or Nationals Park would be good venues as well.
6 posted on
03/14/2010 4:25:45 PM PDT by
GAB-1955
(I write books, love my wife, serve my nation, and believe in the Resurrection.)
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Just what the NHL needs. More special treatment for Pittsburgh. Gary Bettman’s favorite team.
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