January 1st, 2011.
Penguins fans file out of Heinz field dejected over the Pens' 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals in the 2011 Winter Classic.
Meanwhile, Sidney Crosby talks to reporters at the postgame press conference.
John Shumway: "Sid, how will you and your teammates move on after such a devastating loss? What's next for the Pittsburgh Penguins?"
Crosby: "Well, it is disappointing, but at the end of the day, it's just one game and it's only worth 2-points and we're still in first place in the division and the Eastern conference. We're just looking ahead to our next game and the rest of the season."
John Shumway: "Just one game? Like how do you mean? It was outdoors. It was special."
Crosby: "Don't talk to me."
Meanwhile, WPXI's Julie Fine interviews people over at Heinz after the loss.
Fine: "I'm here with Judy from Mckeesport. Judy, did you have a good time at the Winter Classic despite the loss?"
Judy from Mckeesport: "I don't think we'll ever get over it. I mean, this was the Winter Classic. Pittsburgh was supposed to win. How am I going to explain this to my kids?"
Fine: "You do realize it was just one game, right?"
Judy from Mckeesport: "Like how do you mean?"
January 2nd, 2011.
Vinnie Richichi of 93.7 The Fan fields calls on the subject of the 2011 Winter Classic.
Richichi: "I know last night's loss was disappointing, but wasn't it fun? Wasn't it a magical time?"
Tom from Mcdonald, Pa: "Yeah, Vinnie, thanks for taking my call. I think Bylsma has to go. He just can't win the big game."
Richichi: "Whoa, Tom, slow down! It's just one game. Besides, last time I checked, Blysma led the Penguins to the Stanley Cup just two seasons ago. I'd say game 7 in Detroit was pretty big."
Tom from Mcdonald, Pa: "Just one game? Vinnie, it was outside. It really took me back, ya know? I mean, there's nothing like playing hockey with your buddies out on the frozen pond. I never got to do that when I was a kid, but I heard it was pretty cool. For the Pens to lose this game......I'll never get over it."
January 1st, 2012.
Pens and Caps fans argue on the NHL message boards.
Ovechkinisgod: "Hahahahahaha! We beat you guys in the Winter Classic last year. You guys are totally lame!"
Penguinsmama: "It was just one game, and we beat you guys in the Eastern Conference Finals and went on to win our 2nd Stanley Cup in the last three seasons. Have fun with your Winter Classic "championship." Hahahahahaha!"
Ovechkinisgod: "Just one game? It was the Winter Classic. It was outdoors. Like how do you mean?"
Meanwhile, WTAE's Sally Wiggin interviews a local psychologist on the one year annisversary of the Penguins' Winter Classic loss.
Wiggin: "Doctor, what advice would you give to fans of the Penguins who are still coping with the loss at the Winter Classic on this day, the one year annisversary of the tragedy?"
Psychologist: "You do realize it was just one game and only worth 2 points, right? Aren't the Penguins the defending Stanley Cup Champions?"
Wiggin: "Just one game? Doctor, it was outdoors."
Psychologist: "Why am I here?"
July 17th, 2016, Penguins' legendary coach Dan Bylsma announces he is stepping down after 7 seasons as head coach. Bylsma cites health reasons for his decision to walk away. He helped lead the Penguins to three Stanley Cup championships during his tenure and may go down as the greatest coach in franchise history.
Meanwhile, Mark Madden of ESPN The Fan takes calls regarding Disco Dan's surprising announcement.
Dave from Ross Park: "Yeah, Double M, I think it was time for Blysma to leave. He just couldn't win the big games. The ones that really mattered."
Madden: "Are you stupid? He led them to three Stanley Cup championships, including one this past season. He may go down as the greatest coach in team history. Heck, in the history of Pittsburgh sports."
Dave From Ross Park: "Oh, how can you say that, Mark? He couldn't win the Winter Classic in 2011. It was outdoors!"
Madden: "BORING! BORING! BORING! BORING! BORING! Not to be critical."
January 1st, 2021.
The mayor of Pittsburgh is holding a press conference in front of Heinz Field.
Mayor: Thank you all for coming. I just wanted to take this time, on the ten year annivesary of the 2011 Winter Classic, to dedicate this statue to the brave young men who valiantly fought a good fight and gave their blood, sweat, and tears that night in front of 70,000 fans. Let us never forget those warriors."
Max Talbot (interrupting the mayor): "Excuse me, mayor, but we're not dead. In fact, most of us are still playing hockey. You asked us to come here, remember? Anyway, we've won the Stanley Cup five times since 2009. Four times since the 2011 Winter Classic. Don't you remember the parades? It was just one game many years ago, sir."
Mayor: "Just a game? It was outdoors. It really took me back, ya know?"
Talbot: "Yeah, you're stupid."
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