2012 Winter Classic (National Anthems/ Fighter Jets)

Armed forces dropping the first puck of the game, followed by a touching "USA" Chant from all of the fans...very cool! Followed by the national anthems with the Blue Angels (Fighter Jets) flying RIGHT over us...got goosebumps. The video does no justice of how LOUD thos planes are! P.S. Patty Labelle needs to give it up lol!

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[flyersphan111]

When the Jets came in, I almost shit my pants. I didn't see them on the jumbotron and I thought we were in the middle of a terrorist attack. lol.

[Flygrl48]

@flyersphan111 It was unreal. I actually met the one pilot. His brother-in-law is my ex's boss....he was telling us that they fly out of AC Airport, and once they get back to the airport they have like an army of cops that lead them back to the games or wherever in time for the start. He said they go like 100mph, and make it there in like 40-45 mins lol, insane

[BostonCreamDonut]

@theolivetree95 Why, hmm maybe to honour the country where the sport was born - on the frozen lakes and ponds of Canada, thats what the winter classic is about going back to the humble beginnings of hockey in the great outdoors of CANADA. On top of that the game is broadcasted on CBC and Hockey Night in Canada, where Millions of Canadians watch, tag on the fact that most players in this league are Canadians, its as if the anthem of your greatest ally and neighbour bothers you that much. shame

[BostonCreamDonut]

Nice booing when they announce the Canadian anthem Americans, real classy.

[Flygrl48]

@Flygrl48 And we did talk smack with other fans, but they came right back but it was firendly and we all had a laugh. No fists being thrown lol...just goes to show you people need to really step back and see whats really important in life. Im EXTREMELY passionate about the flyers, some call me "Obsessed"...so be it, but id never think about putting my hands on another fan...sorry I went on a rant there lol...but anyway, either way it was wrong...

[Flygrl48]

@flyersphan111 See I heard different from another person I found out that was AT Geno's at that time. Said it was kinda of friendly back to back bantar, then all the Rangers fan said was pointing out the Rangers win, like rubbing it in his face. Then the other guy paid this homeless guy to squirt him with the window stuff...then took off from there. REGARDLESS, it should have never gotten to that point. I went to Chicago wore Phillies stuff the whole time and people were GREAT!!!!

[flyersphan111]

@Flygrl48 Yeah. I saw the video. I had a couple friends there that said that the Rangers fan started it though. To be honest, you don't go into someone else's city and talk shit. Especially not Philly.

[Flygrl48]

@flyersphan111 yea...although on the new there was some immature punks that had to take it to the next level at Geno's...what a disgrace...people like THAT give the people of Philadelphia a bad rap...instead of just going, having a good time and whitnessing a once in a lifetime appearance...some scumbags had to go and do that. I hope they find those 3 assholes and prosecute them to full extend...makes me ill. Esp that someone would video tape it...sorry lol had to vent! haha

[flyersphan111]

@Flygrl48 Yeah. There were a few Rangers fans that were having a lets go rangers chant when it happened. I forgot about that.

[Rocky1115]

My God, did Patti Labelle butcher the US National Anthem. Jesus Christ... She could definitely hang with anybody else when she was in her prime, but now it just looks sad. She's at the point in her life and stop singing and enjoy what she's accomplished.

[BostonCreamDonut]

@Flygrl48 Haha nice, too bad your Flyers couldn`t win I wanted to see them win in their home ``baseball park/rink`` lolol

[Flygrl48]

@BostonCreamDonut Well said...couldnt have said it better myself. Although American leagues outnumber Canadian, Canada was where it all began. Ive been to Canada many times, and I love it there! Ive seen people play "pond hockey" its great...

[Flygrl48]

@theolivetree95 They have sung "Oh Canada" all six years for the Winter Classic...its just out of respect, besides more than half of both rosters are Canadian.