Best way to see games out of town?

[Patches O'Hoolihan]

Ok, before anyone tears me up it's my first post I know but I have a simple question. I'm from the area, but recently moved to filthadelphia for medical school (sorry Pitt was just too hard to get into to) and was looking for a way to watch some games this year. I have family members with season tickets so I'll get to see a few around Christmas, but what is th/e best way for out-of-towners to get to watch games on TV during the season? I heard Directv blacks out their Sports Package so Center Ice is the way to go, but is there any other way? Any help would be appreciated.

[The Snapshot]

Directv Center Ice is the best option, but I know some folks have signed up for the "on-line" Center Ice.

Not sure how well that works, or whether there are any other black-outs rules on the web, but you might look into that alternative. I'm assuming you need broadband and a PC with a good monitor for that to be viable.

[profpolisci]

Highly recommend center ice online

[mikey287]

Dodge, duck, dip, dive and...dodge...

[icecats30]

a television is usually the best way to go.

[Ron`]

Seriously, Center Ice and the Sports package (including Fox regional) is the way to go if you are not in the Pittsburgh area . Who you get it from is up to you. I'm a long time Direct TV subscriber though. Weird stuff I hear with living in Philly for what area you can get blacked out for sporting events. Particularly football usually. So try to find another pens fan there to confirm the best option.

[Idoit40fans]

television.

[Corvidae]

Telescope and giant mirror.

But seriously, if you can order NHL Center Ice through cable or satellite, you'll be vary happy. I did it for the last two years and it was fantastic. The online version isn't that great in quality, but you could check it out with the free preview they offer at the beginning of the season.

[Daniel87]

Ok, before anyone tears me up it's my first post I know but I have a simple question. I'm from the area, but recently moved to filthadelphia for medical school (sorry Pitt was just too hard to get into to) and was looking for a way to watch some games this year. I have family members with season tickets so I'll get to see a few around Christmas, but what is th/e best way for out-of-towners to get to watch games on TV during the season? I heard Directv blacks out their Sports Package so Center Ice is the way to go, but is there any other way? Any help would be appreciated.

You left Pittsburgh for Philadelphia? Sorry can't help you.

In all seriousness though at least you have a good excuse. My brother graduates from Pitt as a Pharmacist, then decides to move to Johnstown? Now he wants to move to Philly just for the heck of it. His main reason is for the historical landmarks.

Just so my post isn't npr...Get CenterIce.

[canaan]

Ok, before anyone tears me up it's my first post I know but I have a simple question. I'm from the area, but recently moved to filthadelphia for medical school (sorry Pitt was just too hard to get into to) and was looking for a way to watch some games this year. I have family members with season tickets so I'll get to see a few around Christmas, but what is th/e best way for out-of-towners to get to watch games on TV during the season? I heard Directv blacks out their Sports Package so Center Ice is the way to go, but is there any other way? Any help would be appreciated.

i lived in philly for this past season and did the center ice thing. the only thing that sucks is if the pens are playing on the nhlnetwork, the games were blacked out (comcast).

[Bob McKenzie]

Have someone set up a slingbox for you back in Pittsburgh...

[knives of ice]

buy an FTA satellite box, load some firmware/bin, and watch every channel on dish network or bell expressvu for free.

thats probably the best thing...

i'd recommend subscribing to directv or bell expressvu.

[It'sagreatdayforhockey!]

Have someone set up a slingbox for you back in Pittsburgh...

Damn, i never even thought about that. now i'm intrigued about the possibilities.

[blackjack68]

We now live in So. Jersey, so I can completely relate. DirecTv with the Center Ice package is what I have. I think you can get Center Ice on cable too, but Comcast sucks.

Be aware, Comcast does cause blackouts if the Pens are playing the Flyers since they carry on their local Comcast Sportsnet which is the only one of their channels they don't sell to Directv.

If you want Steelers football too, you have to get satellite with Sunday Ticket.

Or you can come to So. Jersey and watch at my place!

Seriously though, also for football, Fox and the Hound in Philly is good for almost every game over 20 TVs all with different games playing.

[Patches O'Hoolihan]

I thought about getting a slingbox and running that setup, but I'm renting a room in a condo with a classmate and since he owns the place I really can't do anything like that. He already had Comcast ordered and everything too, so I guess I'm turning to CenterIce for the season. Does anyone know any prices ordering through Comcast? I couldn't find anything on their website, still says the package is out of season.

I have a buddy out here that lives about a mile away with a plasma that got Sunday Ticket in HD through Directv, so catchin Steelers games won't be a problem.

Anyone know of any good sports bars out this way? I heard a place called Chickie and Petes is supposed to be alright, and I've been to the Fox and the Hound up in Grove City before, had a pretty decent time.

[JS©]

this might help, and I will emphasize might. I can't verify the accuracy, so take it for what it's worth.

http://www.post-gazette.com/steelers/st ... s_list.asp

Allendale Bar & Grill 67 West Allendale Ave Allendale, NJ
Bar Anticipation 703-5 16th Ave Lake Como, NJ
Big Apple Sports Palace Broadway Bayonne, NJ 07002
Bunny's 12-14 W. South Orange Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079
Chelsea's Rt 22 Lebanon, NJ 08833
Court Jester 1077-A Hwya 34 (Aberdeen Shopping Center) Aberdeen, NJ 07747
Deauville Inn Ocean Drive Strathmere , NJ
Dominc's 51 Browning Road Bellmawr, NJ 08021
Gabrielle's 1351 Centennial Ave Piscataway, NJ 08854
Gattos Sports Cafe Camplain Road Manville , NJ 08835
Ground Zero Nightclub Lounge 229 William Street Piscataway, NJ 8854
Half & Half 111 Vanard Dr Brick, NJ 08723
High Velocity Atlantic City Boulevard Beachwood, NJ
Hooters of Union Route 22 West Union , NJ
Jake's Route 31-202 South Flemington, NJ 08822
Maloney's Uptown Tennesee Avenue Atlantic City, NJ
Mulligan's Pub 117 Chesnut St Roselle Park, NJ
Pub 199 199 Howard Blvd Mount Arlington, NJ
Ramada Sportz Bar Rt 10 W East Hanover, NJ
Sawmill Cafe Ocean Ave Seaside Park, NJ
Seasons Route 27 Edison, NJ
Sharkey's 820 North Black Horse Pike Williamstown, NJ
Skeeter's Pub Blackhorse Pike & Coles Road Blackwood, NJ
Sloc's Bar And Grille 1675 Pennington Rd. Ewing , NJ 08618
Sports Edition Bar & Restaurant Hilton Towers, Rt. 18 East Brunswick, NJ 8816
Sun Tavern 15 South Ave Fanwood, NJ
Texas Arizona 76 River St Hoboken, NJ
The Beacon Hill Tavern 16 Beechwood Ave Summit, NJ 07901
The Clover Pub 165 Boulevard Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
The Cup 1410 E. Elizabeth Ave Linden, NJ 07036
The Famished Frog 18 Washington St Morristown, NJ 07960
The Landmark Americana 1 E West St Glassboro, NJ
The Park Tavern 250 Park Ave East Rutherford, NJ
The Rock Bottom 437 Main St West Orange, NJ 07052
Whiskey Pete's 217 Broad Ave Palisades Park, NJ 07650
Wildflowers Rt 156 Yardville, NJ
Windberries Palmer Square Princeton, NJ

[blackjack68]

I thought about getting a slingbox and running that setup, but I'm renting a room in a condo with a classmate and since he owns the place I really can't do anything like that. He already had Comcast ordered and everything too, so I guess I'm turning to CenterIce for the season. Does anyone know any prices ordering through Comcast? I couldn't find anything on their website, still says the package is out of season.

I have a buddy out here that lives about a mile away with a plasma that got Sunday Ticket in HD through Directv, so catchin Steelers games won't be a problem.

Anyone know of any good sports bars out this way? I heard a place called Chickie and Petes is supposed to be alright, and I've been to the Fox and the Hound up in Grove City before, had a pretty decent time.

Last I recall it was about $190 per season but I can't say for sure. It just renews for me year after year and they put it on my bill in 4 payments.

[WHITEY1]

I got the best idea...use your EYES!!!

[IrishEyes]

In all seriousness though at least you have a good excuse. My brother graduates from Pitt as a Pharmacist, then decides to move to Johnstown? Now he wants to move to Philly just for the heck of it. His main reason is for the historical landmarks.

And just what is wrong with Johnstown? Downtown may not be great, but there are a lot of great areas considered in the "Greater Johnstown" area.

[crayz]

I love center ice with DTV...

[JS©]

In all seriousness though at least you have a good excuse. My brother graduates from Pitt as a Pharmacist, then decides to move to Johnstown? Now he wants to move to Philly just for the heck of it. His main reason is for the historical landmarks.

And just what is wrong with Johnstown? Downtown may not be great, but there are a lot of great areas considered in the "Greater Johnstown" area.

word!

[Mr. Poopypants]

Have someone set up a slingbox for you back in Pittsburgh...

Damn, i never even thought about that. now i'm intrigued about the possibilities.

I have one set up at my house. 1. when I travel I can watch the Pens games from anywhere 2. my aunt lives in Cali and wants to watch the Steelers games that are not nationally broadcase.
Plus, I can watch anything on demand and anything on my DVR.
It's really nice and the quality is excellent.

You view them on your computer so it's not like you will be hogging the TV like you would with center ice.