So our beloved Blackhawks are in the Stanley Cup Finals. So when we are in London where will we be able to watch? Also if they win and I want to surprise my kids new Stanley Cup Baseball caps is it easy to ship from US to a hotel in London? How fast could we get them there?
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
Three days, depending on what time it's dropped at a FedEx place.
Posted by
Oxford, United Kingdom
5455 posts
NHL in their wisdom sold their UK TV rights to a fairly obscure channel called Premier Sports. Very unlikely this will be in a hotel - looks like you might have to head off to a specialist bar. The Maple Leaf in Covent Garden usually show ice hockey in following evening so you aren't so jet lagged, but there may well be some all night places.
Posted by
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
2774 posts
What kind of hockey fan plans a trip to Europe during the playoffs?!! You don't see me in Europe. Whoops. :( Well, since my team is out of it, I'll watch for you. Or maybe we could trade places?
Posted by
OP
Lemont, Illinois, United States
56 posts
Well only had 1 3 week window in summer that would fit with my sons football practice schedule. Not to mention we made the plans before the lockout was finished and playoffs were pushed back.
Posted by
New York City, NY, USA
5678 posts
All I can say is go Blackhawks! I would think that here in NYC that even the true locals (unlike midwestern / Chicago transplants) will root for Chicago as anything is better than a Boston win.
Posted by
Lemont
1 posts
We are in the same boat! Hopefully we can catch some games on our SlingBox...even if it is the middle of the night!
Posted by
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
2774 posts
I'm familiar with that story. It's hard to find time to get away. That said, I'd gladly trade places with you.
Posted by
Mission Viejo, Calif., USA
1010 posts
Our family is sorry that the Kings were eliminated. They went down fighting though. Our son is 36. He has followed the Kings, since he was 9 years old. He has season tickets.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33810 posts
Stanley Cup Baseball caps Wouldn't that be Stanley Cup Hockey caps? Or Stanley Cup Hockey Helmets? lol If it not les Habs its not Hockey. I'm from the days of Rocket Richard and Pocket Rocket. I'll even it up - GO BRUINS!!
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
1068 posts
Most pubs that show sports post what they're showing on their website... if you know where you're staying you can Google the surrounding pubs and check their websites, or email them. And yes, the Maple Leaf in Covent Garden does show hockey! But there are more. Here's a link to get you started: http://www.london-insider.co.uk/2010/05/best-pub-bars-watch-ice-hockey-london/
Posted by
Land of La
9217 posts
Oh puck it! Remember how most of the London Olympics was on tape delay? That's what you'll face given the 8 hour time difference. If you absolutely MUST see the games Something like Slingbox might worth the investment.
Posted by
Myrtle Beach, USA
12313 posts
I think they may have played to triple overtime just so you could see the end at breakfast.
Posted by
Boscombe, Dorset, UK
964 posts
I am deeply sympathetic. I miss my beloved baseball over here.
Posted by
New York City, NY, USA
5678 posts
So, go Blackhawks! Hah, Nigel! :) Pam
Posted by
Galt, Calif., UK
214 posts
There is a big sports bar on Haymarket near Trafalgar Square, forget the name though. Google?
Posted by
New York City, NY, USA
5678 posts
Hope you find something for tonight's second game and that the Blackhawks can get it done without the overtime! On the other hand, if you could count on it going into overtime, you could get up early to catch the ending. : )