Buckeye hockey to play at Lambeau Field

[IronBuckI]

OSU will drop puck on NFL holy ground

I hope they televise this. It should be pretty interesting to watch.

 

[jimotis4heisman]

theOSU outdoor hockey vs. wisconsin

cant believe no talk on this, it was in todays paper.


http://www.nhl.com/onthefly/news/2005/06/229738.html

Lambeau Field to host outdoor college hockey game
(Green Bay, Wis.) - Known throughout the world as the Frozen Tundra, Lambeau Field's nickname will take on a whole new meaning when the Green Bay Packers host a college hockey game at the historic stadium next year. Lambeau Field will be converted into an outdoor ice hockey stadium for the Frozen Tundra Hockey Classic on Feb. 11, 2006, featuring the Wisconsin Badgers skating against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Lambeau Field will host a different version of the "Ice Bowl" on Feb. 11, 2006.
"The Packers organization is honored to join two outstanding collegiate hockey programs in creating a new chapter in the history of Lambeau Field," said John Jones, Packers Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "Wisconsin and Ohio State have produced many great football players for the Packers and the NFL. Now the Badger and Buckeye hockey players get a chance to compete on Lambeau Field."

Jones was joined at today's announcement by UW Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez, UW hockey coach Mike Eaves, Ohio State hockey coach John Markell, as well as several area youth hockey representatives and players and representatives from the St. Norbert College and Green Bay Gamblers hockey programs.

"Our goal was to create special events like this at Lambeau Field ever since the stadium renovation was completed nearly two years ago," Jones said. "The Frozen Tundra Hockey Classic will bring a mid-winter economic boost to the Green Bay area as we showcase collegiate hockey on football's hallowed ground."

The Badgers and the Buckeyes will face off at 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11. "The game itself will be the highlight of a weekend of ice-related activities at Lambeau," Jones said. "We're currently exploring a number of options for the Frozen Tundra weekend. We're considering skills clinics for youth hockey players and other possibilities for the general public." The game will also serve as the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Benefit Game, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the Hall of Fame.

Jones says the college hockey contest would not have come about without the cooperation of the coaches, athletic directors and officials from both schools, as well as the assistance of Western Collegiate Hockey Association.

"I am very pleased and excited that our men's hockey team will have the opportunity to take part in this historic event," said UW Athletics Director Barry Alvarez. "I know Coach Eaves, his staff and players are looking forward to it. It's going to be a great event for players and fans alike."

Jones adds that a February hockey game at the renovated stadium is a natural fit. "Lambeau Field will be buzzing with activity, much like Packers game days," Jones said. "We're expecting a real festival atmosphere. Fans can enjoy the food and refreshments at the concessions stands, while taking in the fast-paced action on the ice."

The portable rink will be set up on the north half of Lambeau Field. Total seating of 38,000-40,000 is expected for the game, including indoor club seats and private boxes. Portable bleachers will be placed on the field at the south end of the rink.

"This is going to be an event, not just a hockey game," said UW Hockey Coach Mike Eaves. "It will be something that the players, coaching staff and everyone involved will remember for a lifetime. It will be something for these young men to share with their kids, that they played in a football stadium in the middle of February in Green Bay."

Ohio State hockey coach John Markell said it's an honor to be part of the Frozen Tundra Hockey Classic. "This game will bring a lot of recognition to college hockey. Only six teams in North America have had the opportunity to play in an outdoor game in a large stadium and we're privileged to be one of them," Markell said. "Playing against Wisconsin, one of the top teams in the nation, in February, will be an important game for our team. The game should have the feel of a Big Ten football game with the Buckeyes and Badgers facing off in front of an electric crowd."

The game will also feature the return of several Green Bay Gamblers. Adam Burish, A.J. Degenhardt, Josh Engel, Kyle Klubertanz and Garrett Suter are expected to be in the line-up for the Badgers, with former Gamblers head coach Mark Osiecki now serving as an assistant coach at Wisconsin. The Buckeyes, meanwhile, are captained by former Gamblers defenseman Nate Guenin.

msu-um
oilers-candians and oilers-candians legend game are the only others i believe

 

[LoKyBuckeye]

DAMN! I wish I still llived there. Wisconsin home games are crazy... I can't imagine what it will be like at Lambeau. February in GB... it will be freakin' cold... I may have to make a trip back.

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

somebody posted this earlier.....cant remember who or where.....or if it was even on this board, but dammit i read it somewhere :p

 

[jimotis4heisman]

i looked half heartedly so id figure id repost

most likely headed up there to freeze my ass off.

 

[Deety]

This sounds like a blast. A cold, wintry, frozen blast, but a blast nonetheless. It's on my calendar. :)

DAMN! I wish I still llived there.

Yeah... a little aside about that... the same gym that did not have the OSU-WI football game on any screen in the entire building showed the scUM-UCLA women's softball game on fully 1/3 of them this past week... are you SURE you miss this place???

 

[LoKyBuckeye]

This sounds like a blast. A cold, wintry, frozen blast, but a blast nonetheless. It's on my calendar. :)

Yeah... a little aside about that... the same gym that did not have the OSU-WI football game on any screen in the entire building showed the scUM-UCLA women's softball game on fully 1/3 of them this past week... are you SURE you miss this place???

Yeah... It was always a bitch getting OSU games on at bars and such. I don't miss things like that. I do miss going to Lambeau in 10 degree weather though.... good times :)

 

[Deety]

Yeah... It was always a bitch getting OSU games on at bars and such. I don't miss things like that. I do miss going to Lambeau in 10 degree weather though.... good times :)

Haven't been there yet, but I did think about heading up to shovel snow when they called for volunteers before the playoff game... would have been fun. If you make it up for this game, I will be sure to have an extra shovel handy just in case. :)