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3/14 Capitals/Blackhawks Game Watch at ESPN Zone Baltimore



NBC has picked up this game, and it will start at 12:30pm.  Now that we have a time, we can finally get this game watch organized.

Star-divide

I already spoke with my boss about a large group wanting to come in and watch this game.  She was all for it. Since it will be competing with the final day of NCAA Basketball conference tournaments, we will probably not be getting it on the big screen BUT we have a private room with 6 large plasmas and it's own audio that would be available to us.  It is right behind the main bar, so we'd have a good setup. 

So now we just need a rough count of who is in and how many you will be bringing, so I can reserve the room.

Vote in the poll, and if you are coming +1 or more, let me know in the comments.

UPDATE:  We are all set for Sunday.  I have the room reserved and the reservation is under my name, Jenn.  The reservation starts at noon and the Zone opens at 11:30am.  So when you get to the host stand just let them know you're with me, and they'll show you to the Bristol Suites.  Also, the St. Patty's Day parade is that day, so I included the traffic advisory I received about it:

St. Patrick's Day Traffic Advisories: More Details to Follow
Parade: Sunday March 14The parade will begin at 2 pm at the intersection of Charles and Centre Streets. It will continue from Cathedral to St. Paul, Charles Street to Pratt Street, and it will disband at Market Place at Pratt Street. 

5K Shamrock Run: Sunday March 14
The Shamrock Run will begin at 1:15pm at the 500 Block of North Charles Street. It will head South to Conway, East to Light Street, and South to Key Highway. Runners will turn around at Jackson Street to Key Highway, North on Light Street, and East on Pratt Street.

Motorists are advised to plan accordingly.

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Caps vs. Blackhawks Game Watch at ESPN Zone in Baltimore...Who's in?
I'm in...count me as a definite!
8 votes
I'm a maybe right now, but I should be able to make it.
6 votes
There's a slight chance I might make it, but count me out for now.
9 votes

23 votes | Poll has closed

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I need to make sure I request off at Dogfish, but then I should be good :)

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by kellobellow on Feb 25, 2010 11:49 PM EST reply actions  

Too far in advance for me to commit. I’m definitely gonna try to make it though.

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by Knubles and Bits on Feb 26, 2010 2:59 AM EST reply actions  

I’m in. Haven’t been near the Inner Harbor in a long time. Which garage will rip me off the least?

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by apk3000 on Feb 26, 2010 8:41 AM EST reply actions  

I generally use the open-air lot on Charles Street (I think). My problem is that I know the Inner Harbor cognitively but haven’t gotten street names yet. There’s also a couple of underground garages in that area.

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by gotsparkly on Feb 26, 2010 9:15 AM EST up reply actions  

Everything is jacked up on the weekends. I park in the Pier V lot right behind the Zone, but I get discounted parking there. Everything around the Zone is between $15-$20

by terpgrrl on Feb 26, 2010 5:44 PM EST up reply actions  

LIGHTRAIL!!! ahhahaha

"the other day on sportscenter they said something along the lines of "the capitals score so much tiger woods is jealous" haha had me laughing hard while i was eating my cereal"

by highslot84 on Feb 26, 2010 6:48 PM EST up reply actions  

parking on the streets of little italy is do-able, yes? i may walk all the way from fells point to avoid the headache.

by Natty Bumppo on Feb 26, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Depends, you packing?

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by gotsparkly on Feb 27, 2010 2:11 AM EST up reply actions  

you just have to know the right streets! (and maybe a cab number for the way back..)
:)

by Natty Bumppo on Feb 27, 2010 12:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Those are probaby the two safest areas to walk through, so don’t worry. There is some free street parking on Central Avenue by the H&S Bakery truck depot. It’s in Harbor East. I park there sometimes on the weekends, if it’s nice out, and walk. It’s only a couple blocks.

by terpgrrl on Feb 28, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions  

and yes, 3 hour parking in Little Italy (you can park for longer with an area 18 permit but have to be a resident), open street parking on Pratt street east of Presidents and most streets north of pratt if you can find it.

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by Sombrero Guy on Feb 27, 2010 9:25 AM EST up reply actions  

I park in FP and take the Water Taxi.

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by EmilyB on Mar 9, 2010 10:24 PM EST up reply actions  

You all might want to think about the Charm City Circulator. It’s a new, free shuttle that goes from Harbor East to Hollins Market. There is only one line right now – the Orange line. There is a stop right in front of the Zone. Here’s the LINK to the route. It starts operating on Sundays at 9am, so you would all be good.

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by terpgrrl on Mar 9, 2010 10:52 PM EST up reply actions  

if you don’t mind walking a couple extra blocks, there are garages that are only $3 for the whole day 400 S. CENTRAL AVENUE

http://www.baltimorecity.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=FH2P/Toegcs%3d&tabid=557

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by Sombrero Guy on Feb 27, 2010 9:24 AM EST up reply actions  

I’m sure, but Central Avenue is not a very safe area of town. Just sayin’.

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by gotsparkly on Feb 27, 2010 9:49 AM EST up reply actions  

Uh..it’s pretty safe. Especially the closer you get to the water. I walk it all the time in the summer and spring.

by terpgrrl on Feb 28, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions  

yeah nothing to worry about. The garage is in the middle of Little Italy. High end import vehicles park on the street.

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by Sombrero Guy on Mar 1, 2010 11:27 AM EST up reply actions  

I’m definitely coming, and I’m going to try to bring my dad and my brother who I often watch games with. I know exactly where it is – been there several times.

No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.

by gotsparkly on Feb 26, 2010 9:17 AM EST reply actions  

Okay, I’m confirmed +2.

No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.

by gotsparkly on Feb 26, 2010 12:39 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ll try to make it. Depends on if I find a ride.

by beta on Feb 26, 2010 10:03 AM EST reply actions  

K guess we’re going, haha. :P

by beta on Feb 26, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions  

I’m sorry, I won’t be able to make it :-( My board of directors is in meetings that weekend

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK! I have to miss one of the biggest games of the year to hand hold a bunch of over-coddled middle aged nurses? fuck fuck fuck (sorry, JP)

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by RedBirdie on Feb 26, 2010 10:28 AM EST reply actions  

Probably will be there since it’s now an afternoon game.

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by jordanDC on Feb 26, 2010 10:54 AM EST reply actions  

Thread jack!

I was told if you ordered The Fourth Period soon you’d receive the April issue!

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by Ovechwin on Feb 27, 2010 12:27 AM EST reply actions  

I love you. That is all. haha

by terpgrrl on Feb 28, 2010 10:11 AM EST up reply actions  

The feelings mutual :P

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by Ovechwin on Feb 28, 2010 12:02 PM EST up reply actions  

I am in.

I need a snappy signature...

by IRockTheRed on Feb 27, 2010 9:59 AM EST reply actions  

I'll be in Chicago, actually

Anyone know where I can get some good seats at a reasonable price?

Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!

by Scott in Shaw on Mar 1, 2010 3:01 PM EST reply actions  

Count me in….. woo hoo

by TheFuryUnleashed on Mar 1, 2010 3:23 PM EST reply actions  

Hey all…just realized that this is the day of the Baltimore St. Patrick’s Day parade. The Zone usually has specials on Irish products, including car bombs.

Unfortunately that also means more traffic downtown. So if you’re coming from the South, I’d avoid coming thru the city the traditional ways (aka Pratt Street). Just a heads up.

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by terpgrrl on Mar 4, 2010 11:13 PM EST reply actions  

Any ideas on how to get to Bmore from VA? Oh how I wish the one Rink get together while I was in town was in Ballston instead…

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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 9, 2010 7:10 PM EST reply actions  

Hitch a ride w/ Ovechwin and Beta. They’re coming up that morning. Or Metro to New Carrollton and then Marc Train into Baltimore. This would show MADDDDDDD commitment to the Rink and the Caps!

"the other day on sportscenter they said something along the lines of "the capitals score so much tiger woods is jealous" haha had me laughing hard while i was eating my cereal"

by highslot84 on Mar 9, 2010 7:23 PM EST up reply actions  

marc doesn’t run on the weekends. You can always metro and metrobus to BWI and then take the light rail up to Camden Yards and either walk if the weather is nice, or take the Charm City Circulator, it’s a free bus that takes you from one side of the harbor out to Fells Point.

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by terpgrrl on Mar 9, 2010 8:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Yea, I’m thinking I might just try to arrange a VA-based viewing party…a couple friends of mine are already planning on going somewhere in Ballston, maybe I’ll see if any Rinkers who can’t make it to Bmore would want to come with.

Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.

by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 9, 2010 8:18 PM EST up reply actions  

as much as I’d love to meet all you lovely people :(

Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.

by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 9, 2010 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

You’re missing out! We’re AWESOME

And I’m sure Ovechwin and Beta can give you a ride. I’m pretty sure they don’t bite.

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by terpgrrl on Mar 9, 2010 8:20 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ll think about it…I am inherently lazy though, so walking to Ballston will likely win out

Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.

by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 9, 2010 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Up to you, I’m sure you’re relatively on the way so it wouldn’t be a biggie either way!

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by Ovechwin on Mar 9, 2010 9:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Ack. Sunday is the start of Daylight Saving Time. Spring forward 1 hour. Stupid farmers.

"Ah, dinner. The perfect break between work and drunk." - Homer Simpson

by apk3000 on Mar 10, 2010 7:58 AM EST reply actions  

So I’m losing sleep?

 Great. I hate this time of year.

"the other day on sportscenter they said something along the lines of "the capitals score so much tiger woods is jealous" haha had me laughing hard while i was eating my cereal"

by highslot84 on Mar 10, 2010 10:48 AM EST up reply actions  

You going to ditch us again?

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by Ovechwin on Mar 10, 2010 12:59 PM EST up reply actions  

NO not this time! This is a definite.

Take it easy over there haha

"the other day on sportscenter they said something along the lines of "the capitals score so much tiger woods is jealous" haha had me laughing hard while i was eating my cereal"

by highslot84 on Mar 10, 2010 1:53 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m spoken for on Sundays. Sorry. =(

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by winterion on Mar 10, 2010 3:04 PM EST reply actions  

Most likely won’t be there. Wasn’t feeling the drive to begin with.. now I hear there’s a parade. Sorry, hometown. Looking like a no-go for me.

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by jordanDC on Mar 12, 2010 11:00 AM EST reply actions  

And you’re chirping me about the pick-up. BOO THIS MAN!

"the other day on sportscenter they said something along the lines of "the capitals score so much tiger woods is jealous" haha had me laughing hard while i was eating my cereal"

by highslot84 on Mar 12, 2010 11:20 AM EST up reply actions  

Playing hockey > watching hockey

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by jordanDC on Mar 12, 2010 2:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Parade doesn’t start until the Caps game is underway. The road closures shouldn’t affect people coming up at noon. Just sayin

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by terpgrrl on Mar 12, 2010 11:44 AM EST up reply actions  

.

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by Ovechwin on Mar 13, 2010 4:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Heading back from ny now. Hope to make it in time for the start of the second period.

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by Sombrero Guy on Mar 14, 2010 9:11 AM EDT reply actions  

Thought I would make it – now it seems I won’t. Sorry folks!

Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.

by EmilyB on Mar 14, 2010 11:18 AM EDT reply actions  

Doubtful I’ll make it either…sorry but thanks for setting this up!

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by Sombrero Guy on Mar 14, 2010 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Overslept because of the time change. :(

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by CapitalCentre on Mar 14, 2010 1:36 PM EDT reply actions  

weak excuse! maybe if hockey games were one-hour long that would fly.

by Natty Bumppo on Mar 14, 2010 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, I’m in NoVa, so it was easy to convince myself not to make the drive at that point. You’re right, I’m weak.

"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."

by CapitalCentre on Mar 14, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

just giving you a hard time. major props to all the folks that drove from manassas and the like.

by Natty Bumppo on Mar 14, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep, no worries. I was annoyed at myself anyhow.

"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."

by CapitalCentre on Mar 14, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Caps in B-more

Good to see yall out in B-more. Next time we gotta pick a bar with some gameday specials (Hudson Street Stackhouse?), I’ll go broke drinking at disneyworld…

My email’s in my profile, hit me up anytime you want to watch a game in town, I’m typically at Hudson Street.

by vzotsky on Mar 14, 2010 5:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Hudson Street Stackhouse is a fantastic place for Caps games in B-more.

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by Sombrero Guy on Mar 14, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pens Game?

How about a Baltimore viewing party for the 3/24 Pens game? Was hoping to go to the game while in town on biz, but ouch! $200 for a pair of nose bleeds? No thanks…

by MassCapsFan on Mar 15, 2010 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m tied up until 8 that night, but plan on going to Hudson Street Stackhouse afterwards, hopefully getting there before the end of the 2nd.

by vzotsky on Mar 15, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ll be at the game, and, I believe, so will a bunch of the other Baltimore folks.

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by terpgrrl on Mar 15, 2010 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

you just had to go and rub it in, didn’t you?

by vzotsky on Mar 15, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry :)

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by terpgrrl on Mar 16, 2010 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

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