Foppa Night Mile High Hockey Style

by Cheryl Bradley on Oct 6, 2011 1:00 PM MDT in Events

COLUMBUS OH - FEBRUARY 11: Peter Forsberg #21 of the Colorado Avalanche skates up ice during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets on February 11 2011 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus Ohio. Columbus defeated Colorado 3-1. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

Okay. After much ~~whining~~ inquiring, the pre-Opening Night/Forsberg Retirement Ceremony/Red Wings Suck Ass game details have been set.

Before we toast Peter Forsberg and welcome the new season, come on over for some eats and drinks with your fellow MHHers. We are joining forces with the Avalanche Guild and Burgundy Brigade this year for our pregame celebrations, so there should be a lot of us. In fact, there may be more peeps than seats, so earlier is better. We will be upstairs at Brooklyn's.

SCHEDULE:

3:00pm - MHH Gathering
4:30pm - Arena doors open
5:45pm - Forsberg jersey retirement & pregame ceremonies begin
7:00pm - Puck Drop: Avalanche vs. Red Wings

For those who don't know, Brooklyn's is a traditional pregame spot for Avs fans. It's located right next to the Pepsi Center. Web site: http://www.brooklynsrestaurants.com/. Map:

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A DAY LATE OMG!!!

by Andy_Joe on Oct 6, 2011 1:09 PM MDT reply actions

Hey, I was waiting on info from a third party…and I gave a prelim announcement a day early. The two even out, yeah?

The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: a mean, junkyard dog looking for revenge

by Cheryl Bradley on Oct 6, 2011 1:21 PM MDT up reply actions

I’ll go ahead and say yes. And thank you. Hoping I can make it in time to meet some folks. I suppose there’s always after, too.

by Andy_Joe on Oct 6, 2011 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions

The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: a mean, junkyard dog looking for revenge

by Cheryl Bradley on Oct 6, 2011 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions

I like how the Avs are lined up in the Pepsi Center and the Nuggets in the parking lot. Fitting.

Rawr Rawr Rawr, no one understands you, she-bear

by Paul X on Oct 6, 2011 1:12 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs

lol

That’s pretty funny.

The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: a mean, junkyard dog looking for revenge

by Cheryl Bradley on Oct 6, 2011 1:21 PM MDT up reply actions

Anyone know what is to become of Braun’s? I am sad it closed.

4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.

by Dixomatic on Oct 6, 2011 1:15 PM MDT reply actions

It moved to over near Coor’s Field on Blake St.

The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: a mean, junkyard dog looking for revenge

by Cheryl Bradley on Oct 6, 2011 1:21 PM MDT up reply actions

Rephrase: Anyone know what is to become of the old Braun’s building? It’s proximity to Pepsi Center and downstairs “Penalty Box” bar being closed make me sad.

4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.

by Dixomatic on Oct 6, 2011 1:33 PM MDT up reply actions

If I had the money or the investors, I’d open a bar/restaurant there that would ROCK. Alas, I do not, so I won’t.

The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: a mean, junkyard dog looking for revenge

by Cheryl Bradley on Oct 6, 2011 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions

I’m right there with you. This is just a great location with the pepsi center and the colleges right there

by DrunkinAvsFan on Oct 6, 2011 5:47 PM MDT up reply actions

This piece from Westword says the Pepsi Center was going to hang on to it:

As for that building, the Pepsi Center is reportedly going to hang onto the space, and just open it up on game days, when Aramark will run the bar/restaurant much as it does the Blue Sky Grill that’s actually inside the Pepsi Center.

Didn’t know the Pepsi Center owns that building. The story also says the Pepsi Center owns the Brooklyn’s building, which I also didn’t know.

But we were at the preseason game against the Blues, and the place looked boarded up.

by DiD on Oct 6, 2011 6:02 PM MDT up reply actions

and the place looked boarded up.

So KSE does own it.

We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 6, 2011 6:09 PM MDT up reply actions

Don't worry

See six whores assures me that they have a plan and will spend a bunch of money on it when the time is right.

We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 6, 2011 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs

Mr. Kroenke doesn’t need your batshit crazy advice, JCB.

by DiD on Oct 6, 2011 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions

Sorry DiDdy.

We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 6, 2011 6:15 PM MDT up reply actions

You going to the game DiD?

We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 6, 2011 6:15 PM MDT up reply actions

Nope, watching it on TV. Tickets are really expensive.

by DiD on Oct 6, 2011 6:22 PM MDT up reply actions

You’re coming to the pre-party though… right?

Rawr Rawr Rawr, no one understands you, she-bear

by Paul X on Oct 6, 2011 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions

Wink?

Rawr Rawr Rawr, no one understands you, she-bear

by Paul X on Oct 6, 2011 6:58 PM MDT up reply actions

Dan told me he has his kids that day, but he might try to make it.

by DiD on Oct 6, 2011 7:22 PM MDT up reply actions

: )

Rawr Rawr Rawr, no one understands you, she-bear

by Paul X on Oct 6, 2011 7:43 PM MDT up reply actions

So, I just talked to my fiance who used to work closely with Brauns’ management for her college’s watch parties. I guess the Pepsi Center refused to renegotiate Brauns’ lease, which forced them to move out.

We’ll see if the same thing happens to Brooklyn’s when its lease is up.

4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.

by Dixomatic on Oct 6, 2011 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions

My guess….

Bulldoze them for parking lots. More revenue, low overhead.

Rawr Rawr Rawr, no one understands you, she-bear

by Paul X on Oct 6, 2011 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions

I don’t know. Once the private companies are out of the picture, they can start charging stadium prices at both restaurants.

4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.

by Dixomatic on Oct 6, 2011 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions

I wish I was going to be in Denver that night…alas……I will be drinking and toasting that game from my house with a few too many friends. HAHAHA

by Avalanchefan86 on Oct 6, 2011 1:26 PM MDT reply actions

I will be there in spirit and with spirits. Have a great time.

by Uncle Richie on Oct 6, 2011 1:27 PM MDT reply actions

question

My acommidations for the weekend fell through at the last minute so I am needing a hotel any recommendations. Something nice but not breaking the bank. If I remember right doesn’t AJ work at a hotel?

by Freakoffaleash on Oct 6, 2011 1:37 PM MDT via mobile reply actions

Email me.

A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.

Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+

by A.J. Haefele on Oct 6, 2011 2:35 PM MDT up reply actions

It’s like a Craig’s List scam, without all the suspicion.

by Andy_Joe on Oct 6, 2011 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions

Pictures

There better be pictures from the before and after parties. Those who cannot attend wish to live vicariously through those who can.

Also, DirecTV subscribers: DirecTV is offering a free trial of Center Ice starting tonight. I think it’s channels 769-785.
(I wonder if I’ll get paid for that)

In Sherman we trust

by Busted Twigg on Oct 6, 2011 2:03 PM MDT reply actions

DirecTV got center ice? I thought it was just a cable thing.

by Mrs @ MHH on Oct 6, 2011 2:37 PM MDT up reply actions

They’ve had it for years. I used it when I lived in CA. I miss both very, very much. Damn Comcast and northern facing apartment buildings.

The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: a mean, junkyard dog looking for revenge

by Cheryl Bradley on Oct 6, 2011 2:40 PM MDT up reply actions

Oh, maybe that’s why we haven’t gotten them then. Our house faces North, and big trees in the back.

by Mrs @ MHH on Oct 6, 2011 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions

Yeah, they always do the first week or so of Center Ice free

Riku Hahl was over-rated

by chiavsfan on Oct 6, 2011 3:19 PM MDT up reply actions

Dish has it as well.

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.

by Americanario on Oct 6, 2011 4:35 PM MDT up reply actions

Dish rant on

I’m still with them, but with you all as my witness, if they start pulling that JIP crap on the HD feeds of their local Av broadcasts again this season, I’ll be back to DirecTV quicker than you can say Red Wings Suck. The first test is Saturday night. I’m almost 100% sure they won’t have the Foppa thing in HD. But if that I turn on my DVR and see that confounded “Check back soon to see if your favorite team is playing in HD” screen, my head will asplode.

We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 6, 2011 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions

I don’t know, I can say Red Wings Suck pretty goddam fast.

4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.

by Dixomatic on Oct 6, 2011 5:26 PM MDT up reply actions

I noticed that. Does it happen in DirecTV?

"Put stick on ice, put puck in net"

by HeyPeterman on Oct 8, 2011 1:03 PM MDT up reply actions

Just wondering, do MHH gatherings happen before every home game?

by tat2dpunk on Oct 6, 2011 2:13 PM MDT reply actions

This is the first one I’ve heard of, although there was a draft gathering.

Rawr Rawr Rawr, no one understands you, she-bear

by Paul X on Oct 6, 2011 2:15 PM MDT up reply actions

Only for big events

like Sakic Night two years ago, then later a Red Wings Suck Night when a bunch of us got tickets to the same game and hung out, and last year the MHH vs. Avs Guild pre-game game produced plenty of folks chillin together. Several of us go to a lot of the games and have run into each other a few times, especially when you’re creatures of habit and frequent the same places at the same times.

A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.

Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+

by A.J. Haefele on Oct 6, 2011 2:38 PM MDT up reply actions

jinxers.

The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: a mean, junkyard dog looking for revenge

by Cheryl Bradley on Oct 6, 2011 2:39 PM MDT up reply actions

urface is a jinx

A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.

Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+

by A.J. Haefele on Oct 6, 2011 2:43 PM MDT up reply actions

Not every home game, but generally for two or three big games in the season. Opening night and closing night for sure. In the past, there’s also been one for the Wings game. I’m going to try to get more going this season, especially now that we’re hooked up with The Avs Guild. There will be one before the Oct 30 Kings game because that’s the night the Avs Guild and MHH will face off center ice at the Pepsi Center in the annual After Hours hockey game. After the game, we’ll gather for pregame drinks and boasting.

The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: a mean, junkyard dog looking for revenge

by Cheryl Bradley on Oct 6, 2011 2:38 PM MDT up reply actions

Alright! I’m going.

But Winkler had better be there. I want to party with that guy.

Rawr Rawr Rawr, no one understands you, she-bear

by Paul X on Oct 6, 2011 2:33 PM MDT reply actions

Outstanding.

by Andy_Joe on Oct 6, 2011 3:03 PM MDT up reply actions

I think my brother and I, and maybe a friend who mostly lurks here, are meeting somewhere else earlier. But hopefully we’ll still have time to drop by, say hi, and have a beer.

We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 6, 2011 3:09 PM MDT reply actions

My brother and I will surely be wearing Forsberg jerseys. Like probably about 40% of the Can that night? And anyone wearing the winged wheel shouldn’t be allowed in.

We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 6, 2011 3:10 PM MDT up reply actions

And anyone wearing the winged wheel shouldn’t be allowed into Colorado.

Fixed.

by Andy_Joe on Oct 6, 2011 3:14 PM MDT up reply actions

Sure, rub it in to us Midwestern folk. Though, I guess I can’t complain because I’ll be at Hawks opening night and getting paid for it, but still…I’d rather be there

Riku Hahl was over-rated

by chiavsfan on Oct 6, 2011 3:20 PM MDT reply actions

Slightly OT - Lokomotiv bracelets

David Backes of the Blues tweeted news and a pic that the bracelets will be available for their home opener. No idea if the Avs are participating (they should be, of course). Keep your eyes open.

by DiD on Oct 6, 2011 3:26 PM MDT reply actions

Who’s driving me home?

I'll keep this brief.

by Dario on Oct 6, 2011 3:40 PM MDT reply actions

I don’t know where you live, but I’m guessing it’s a looooong way.

My question – not really a question, more of a “man, this is gonna be strange:” I have no idea what any of you look like. Hell, I don’t even know whether half of you are men or women. My wife and I are going to, what, roll on up there and wait for someone to say “Which one are you, asshole?” Oh, I know! You can spot me because I’ll be the guy wearing the Forsberg jersey.

Anyone else sitting in section 146?

by Andy_Joe on Oct 6, 2011 3:47 PM MDT up reply actions

Carry a photo of this guy upstairs and waive it around. People will tell you where to go.

4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.

by Dixomatic on Oct 6, 2011 3:54 PM MDT up reply actions

It’s not a huge stretch to say I look like that.

Just freaked myself out by saying that, but it’s kind of true. I usually look a little less…fucking intensely Arnasonian.

by Andy_Joe on Oct 6, 2011 3:56 PM MDT up reply actions

For some inexplicable reason, people always know it’s me. Of course, I have gone from blonde to auburn, so that trend might not fly anymore. I’ll be in a Foppa original 3rd, most likely in a black hat and pigtails or braids.

The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: a mean, junkyard dog looking for revenge

by Cheryl Bradley on Oct 6, 2011 4:03 PM MDT up reply actions

I will be in the same, minus the pigtails.

by Andy_Joe on Oct 6, 2011 4:08 PM MDT up reply actions

So you’ll have the braids then?

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.

by Americanario on Oct 6, 2011 4:38 PM MDT up reply actions

Just picture Arnason with corn rows. You’ll know who I am.

by Andy_Joe on Oct 6, 2011 4:39 PM MDT up reply actions

I won't be drinking

so if you really need it…

A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.

Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+

by A.J. Haefele on Oct 6, 2011 3:59 PM MDT up reply actions

Nor will I.

The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: a mean, junkyard dog looking for revenge

by Cheryl Bradley on Oct 6, 2011 4:01 PM MDT up reply actions

I’m taking off my shoes, starting a fight and singing Eddie Money’s “Take me Home tonight” the whole way? But seriously, thanks for the offer. I don’t plan to lose my ninja reflexes around that many Red Wing fans. I will moderate my intake……. maybe.

I'll keep this brief.

by Dario on Oct 6, 2011 4:10 PM MDT up reply actions