Well, I suppose one's free to think these "novelty" games are a good or
bad idea...but if they're going to happen, I've always thought having one
in the Metrodome is a no brainer.  I actually wonder why the Wild have
never tried it.

Fewer ice condition issues than an outside rink.
Better lighting possibilities.
The Dome has retractable stands that are used for NCAA basketball
tournament games that could provide a much closer viewing environment than
Lambeau or Spartan Stadium.

I'd hope the event goes just well enough for people to say, "gee, that was
interesting, but let's not ever do it again."  The X is such a great place
for the hockey Ghinal Ghour (think 'Gh' as in 'rough'!), I'd hate to see
the brain wizards decide to use the Dome instead for a Twin Cities
tournament bid.

Mike Abegg

Deron Treadwell said:
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> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 11:12 AM
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> Subject: CHN News Alert: MINNESOTA PLANNING GAME IN METRODOME
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> MINNESOTA PLANNING GAME IN METRODOME
> http://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2005/11/17_minnesota.php
>
> Planning has already begun for a men's and women's hockey doubleheader
> between Minnesota and Minnesota-Duluth to be played in the Metrodome in
> 2007.
>
> It would be the first college hockey games played in a large indoor
> stadium;
> seating capacity is 64,000. The 2010 Frozen Four is scheduled to be played
> at the domed Ford Field in Detroit.
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> Read the rest:
> http://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2005/11/17_minnesota.php
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> Grab the new College Hockey Guide (Men's and Women's), or the Junior Guide
> or Prep School Guide at http://www.collegehockeynews.com/pub/chg.php
>