2014 Frozen Four Info Thread

[hobeydog]

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Very good - I think we're staying in the Center City area. If you don't mind being our neighborhood/public transit guide... If a game goes late, how late does that particular subway line run, and/or are their later-night public transit options?

Also, I think our hotel is about 3 miles from the arena; if our group is up for a walk, (a) is it reasonably safe to walk down that stretch of Broad Street? and (b) any bar recommendations along the way?

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We're reasonably excited for this trip all things considered. Baseball Wednesday night, and Friday I think we may be renting a vehicle to drive out to the Yeungling brewery. The teams that made it are... shall we say, *not* our favorites. I think we're actually debating the VIP thing for the semis to aid in pre/between game drinking.

You really should have a great time in Philly and environs. I'm not sure how long at night the Broad Street line runs but many Phillies fans use it so I expect for a while after the ball game ends. Check the SEPTA site.

There is not much of interest to see on Broad from about Packer Ave to South Street so I would suggest you either take the subway(unless it's late and the crowds have thinned out) then cab it. A walk in Center City would be much more pleasant. Walk up Walnut Street to Rittenhouse Square(18th Street) from Broad. If the weather is good there are some up-scale bar/ restaurants with outdoor seating facing the square. They are pricey so if you want a cut above dive bar(my preference), check out the Irish Pub at 20th and Walnut. Penn students usually keep it lively.

In the sports complex area, don't forget XFINITY LIVE, a large sports-themed restaurant/bar complex across Pattison Ave from the Phillies ball park and a short distance from Wells Fargo. Also, Chickie and Pete's sports bar( highly rated by ESPN) is on Packer Ave just west of Broad(walkable from the sports complex) It's always fun. My favorite South Philly pizza place is Celebre's , a couple of places down from C&P's. For some local flavor, visit the Philladium across Packer Ave.

You must like your beer. Yards Brewery is a craft brewery located in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philly and I understand they have tours on the weekend. Standard Tap is a great neighborhood bar in the same neighborhood.

Northern Liberties is fun but be aware that it is a gentrifying neighborhood in near, North Philly. Be careful up there at night and take a cab.

Have fun!

[Netman]

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Exxxotica convention in Atlantic City starting Friday.

Ironic that I thought Shy Terrier will love that, and I see its you posting it!

[The Freds]

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Exxxotica convention in Atlantic City starting Friday.

Now I know why you are staying in AC.

[Siouxfaninseattle]

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You really should have a great time in Philly and environs. I'm not sure how long at night the Broad Street line runs but many Phillies fans use it so I expect for a while after the ball game ends. Check the SEPTA site.

There is not much of interest to see on Broad from about Packer Ave to South Street so I would suggest you either take the subway(unless it's late and the crowds have thinned out) then cab it. A walk in Center City would be much more pleasant. Walk up Walnut Street to Rittenhouse Square(18th Street) from Broad. If the weather is good there are some up-scale bar/ restaurants with outdoor seating facing the square. They are pricey so if you want a cut above dive bar(my preference), check out the Irish Pub at 20th and Walnut. Penn students usually keep it lively.

In the sports complex area, don't forget XFINITY LIVE, a large sports-themed restaurant/bar complex across Pattison Ave from the Phillies ball park and a short distance from Wells Fargo. Also, Chickie and Pete's sports bar( highly rated by ESPN) is on Packer Ave just west of Broad(walkable from the sports complex) It's always fun. My favorite South Philly pizza place is Celebre's , a couple of places down from C&P's. For some local flavor, visit the Philladium across Packer Ave.

You must like your beer. Yards Brewery is a craft brewery located in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philly and I understand they have tours on the weekend. Standard Tap is a great neighborhood bar in the same neighborhood.

Northern Liberties is fun but be aware that it is a gentrifying neighborhood in near, North Philly. Be careful up there at night and take a cab.

Have fun!

The Sioux pre-game party is at McFaddens, 461 N 3rd. Is that walkable to the arena? Public transit?

[hobeydog]

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The Sioux pre-game party is at McFaddens, 461 N 3rd. Is that walkable to the arena? Public transit?

You might have the wrong McFadden's. There is a McFadden's attached to Citizens Bank Park, an easy walk from the arena. The 3rd Street location is in Olde City, several miles from the Sports Complex. Plug McFadden's Citizen Bank Park into a search engine. It's a fun spot and there will be a ton of Phillies fans there.

[joecct]

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Don't forget that just across the river in New Jersey in Camden is the battleship USS New Jersey.

On the PA side just south of one of the bridges is the USS Olympia (you may fire when ready, Gridley)

[joegrav]

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What's the deal with the Hobey ceremony this year? It's not in the arena, but in a downtown hotel, apparently. Do you have to buy tickets to go? Is it even possible to buy tickets?

Kind of dumb that it's miles from the rink... I was looking forward to going to this then walking over to the Phillies game.

[Nick Papagiorgio]

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What's the deal with the Hobey ceremony this year? It's not in the arena, but in a downtown hotel, apparently.

Jeez seriously?

[claver2010]

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What's the deal with the Hobey ceremony this year? It's not in the arena, but in a downtown hotel, apparently. Do you have to buy tickets to go? Is it even possible to buy tickets?

Kind of dumb that it's miles from the rink... I was looking forward to going to this then walking over to the Phillies game.

If I find out, I'll make sure you have a seat next to Starman

[joegrav]

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Jeez seriously?

Yeah...

"This year's Hobey Baker Award winner will be announced Friday, April 11, 2014 from the Loews Hotel Millennium Ballroom in Philadelphia, PA"

[joegrav]

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If I find out, I'll make sure you have a seat next to Starman

I was about to make a "I'll have to miss Hobey Dowd's acceptance speech if I want to make it to the Phillies game" joke but decided not to. But hey, you went there, so.

[dxmnkd316]

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Have they released the fan guide yet?

[Nick Papagiorgio]

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Have they released the fan guide yet?

Nope. Of course as long as waitresses around town bow down and kiss someone's butt because they're wearing a college hockey jersey, we won't have to call this year's Frozen Four a failure and we can forgive them for missing minor details like, say, oh, a schedule of freaking events.

[dxmnkd316]

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Nope. Of course as long as waitresses around town bow down and kiss someone's butt because they're wearing a college hockey jersey, we won't have to call this year's Frozen Four a failure and we can forgive them for missing minor details like, say, oh, a schedule of freaking events.

I have absolutely no reference since this is my first F4, but I'm getting the impression from a lot of the veterans that this has been, speaking only of the cost and planning, one of the below average showings... Which is absolutely bizarre considering the teams in the tournament.

[thebrain]

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Steaks at Geno's, and if you're still hungry after one, try Pat's.

Bet some ponies at Parx Racing.

Plus Camden is nice this time of year.