Ice Hockey in Zagreb, Croatia watching a Medveščak Zagreb game
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ธ.ค. 2017
- Come join us for ice hockey in Zagreb, Croatia as we watch an Austrian Hockey League game between the home team KHL Medveščak Zagreb versus the Vienna Capitals. With my birthday just around the corner watching a hockey game in Croatia was the perfect early present. The tickets were cheap the game was exciting and the passionate crowd made for a great experience. We'd highly recommend going to a hockey game in Zagreb, Croatia if you get the chance.
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Hockey game in Zagreb, Croatia watching Medveščak Bears travel video transcript:
It two days it is my birthday and you asked me a couple of weeks ago what do you want for your birthday? So I realized we were going to be in Zagreb so I was like researching some things. Hmmm. Should I go out for a nice dinner? Should I have something else? But then I realized they have a hockey team. Oh my gosh. Yeah. And you know how much I like ice hockey. Like being a Canadian and being away from Canada that is one of the things I miss the most. Aside from family and friends is actually going to live hockey games. So when I found out they had a team here I was like that is my birthday present. So we are going to watch a Medveščak Zagreb game. And they used to be in Kontinental Hockey League but now they've switched back to the Austrian League so they're playing Vienna tonight. Oh and we're going to go checkout that game and show you the whole experience.
Time to go buy those tickets. Alright Sam tickets in hand. It was 30 Kuna and so that came to like 5 US dollars I believe. What kind of seats did you get for 5 bucks. Ah, they are all the same price throughout the whole arena. She said she was giving us the two best seats so hopefully we can trust her. The ticket ladies opinion but yeah we've got our tickets so let's go in.
You have something to show us. I got the hat and I forgot to tell you the team name is the bears. That is a ferocious looking bear. And ready for my superman moment. He's stripping down. They were both quite cheap. I think it was 90 for the shirt and 60 for the hat. Kuna. About 10 bucks for the hat and 15 bucks for the shirt.
I've got the goodies. Big thing of popcorn. This was Crno beer. it looks like a dark beer. And yeah we're set for the game.
The first period is over and the action was really good. Lots of back and forth. Actually it looked like Vienna was going to score first but then we rallied and we ended up scoring late in the period. So guess what we're up one nothing. That is awesome.
Second break. People are really angry. Not second break. End of the second period. Alright. Anyways, it was an awesome second period for us because we scored two goals and now we're up 3 to 1. So the big question is can we hold onto the lead and win this game. Let's find out.
So that wraps up our hockey experience here in Zagreb, Croatia. Your birthday hockey. It was an awesome birthday present. That was such great entertainment. Like I had so much fun. And it was so cool that the home team won. Yeah. We didn't just win by like a goal or two. We ended up beating them 4-1. And the crowd really got into it. At the very end of the game all the players came out and had like salutes and cheers. And it was just like the entertainment value was insane. Normally people are rushing to get out and beat the crowds. It was like they won the championship or something. That is cool I mean it really got the fans into it and it was just such a good experience. If you're visiting Zagreb and you can come to one of these games. I highly highly recommend it. I'd go to another one for sure.
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The home team from this video, Medveščak Zagreb is bankrupt and the situation got so bad so they finished the season with amateur team and lost like 30 games in a row. The season ended but we still don't know what will happen with our club :(
Montreal Canadiens first goalie and owner was a Croatian. Joe Catarinich. After the first season he bought out the other 2 owners and changed the crest to C and H. Croatia Hrvatska. He is in the Hockey Hall of Fame !
Had no idea about that! Thanks for sharing.
I'm from Zagreb and I am a Medveščak fan. Was at that game (think I saw you in front of the fan shop), and what made that win even more special is that Vienna were unbeaten (13-0) before that game.
Thanks! Oh, that is cool to hear! Do you often go to games? Wow, that makes the win even more special.
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I have a season ticket and I go to 99% of home games, have been on few away games too. Hopefully you come again.
And remember, ZIG ZAG!
Even better, Wienna is last year champion with 12-0 score in play off so they had 25 games without loss until that game.
@Japanese fascist death to Chinese and Korean # we know it is played on ice or on grass and you Punch that thing with your stick... And we know there exists NHL and KHL... Maybe few tousand People in Zagreb know the rules og this game.
Every time the announcer says "Thank you!", the fans respond with "F**k off!". Gotta love Zagreb. ZIG ZAG!
lol
Really enjoyed this video I am hooked on you guys Cannot wait till Sam's birthday
Thank you!
Happy birthday Sam!!! This makes me wanna watch hockey! So much energy and good vibes!
Thank you! Hope you can watch a game soon :)
Cheap eats, souvenirs, and pro sports is a winner! Nice slow mo save! Any other sports always welcome.
Thanks! Totally agree with you. Ah, that is good to know. Not sure how sports videos would be received.
Very happy Birthday SAmuel!!!!!!🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂
Thank you very much! :)
Happy Birthday in advance, Sam. More travels to come for both of you.
Thank you very much!
You guys are so adorable. Happy birthday Sam. So glad you got a hat, some kitty love and a hockey game.
Thank you very much! Couldn't have had a better day :)
I love Zagreb♡♡
It is a cool city!
that was on october 26 right? i came from Austria to Zagreb to watch this game too haha :D
Ah, yes indeed!
such a typical Canadian! Love it! lol, Happy Birthday Sam! And Audrey stop scaring the kitties, lol, and "second break" ?? hehehe
LOL, thanks! Ah, Audrey, Audrey, Audrey ;)
Just came across this video...glad you enjoyed your time in Zagreb and the game. If you came a few years ago, especially when they first entered the EBEL going to a Medvescak game was the thing to do and the arena was packed with loud and passionate fans. In fact, for a few games per season they would play games in the larger and more modern arena simply called the "Arena" and they would pack that place to capacity. Interest has fallen off a bit now but you have your hard core fans there that come to every game and make it fun.
Thanks! We sure enjoyed going. Hope the interest picks up again soon.
Happy B-day!!!
Ah, thank you! :)
Happy birthday in advance
Thank you very much! :)
Really nice job on capturing the game on Video. What camera were you using? Hey, how would the Kamloops Blazers do against Medveščak ? :)
I’m a new fan! I 💕 your videos guys!! Keep them coming! And Sam+Audrey how many languages do you guys speak? 😃
Thank you! Where are you watching from? Audrey speaks English and Spanish and I can only speak English and little bit of Korean. Trying to learn Spanish now.
So looking forward to the actual birthday vid, with cake and candles and presents and Audrey singing her heart's joy out, because we know how she loves to party down....:-).....it's gonna be so much fun guys....:-)
Hahaha...you know that one is coming next!
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Been there enjoyed that:-) Zig Zag!
Awesome to hear! Would love to watch another game someday.
Happy birthday champ - winners are grinners 😀
Thank you very much! Ah, that is a great saying :)
Wow what an awesome day. The burritos 🌯 looked real yummy 😋. So Sam do you skate on the ice
Thank you! It was a great day. Yes, I can ice skate but it has been a while :)
Nice
Thanks! :)
You guys ALWAYS HAVE A HUGE APPETITE 😮😮😮
Hahaha...this is true!
Which was better hockey experience - Zagreb or Bratislava?
Liked it both to be honest! It is cheaper in Zagreb but the stadium in Bratislava is nicer. Arguably the KHL is a better league but the level of hockey is great to be honest.
they play a game in pula arena one time
Wow, that is cool!
Really hope to go to a European hockey game (hopefully KHL) once the world is safer. Also, love that blue Puma jacket, Sam!
Thanks Eric! That is awesome to hear. The Puma jackets is one of my favs...haha
You should do the swedish league during the play-offs mate :)
I am a fan of the hockey Team in Salzburg
So cool to hear! How are they doing this season?
Weil the play in the biggest Tournament of europa and they are in the semofinal Brause they win vs the finnish champions!!!
belated happy birthday sam!
Thank you very much! :)
guess you didn't expect to attend a hockey game in Croatia , of course it can't be compared to Canadian professionals, but anyways, I'm glad you like it
Thank you! It was a great surprise and to be honest for what you pay for the ticket you get great value as the quality of play is high. Going to an NHL game in Canada is so expensive and if it is a boring or a bad game you feel almost guilty spending that kind of money on the ticket.
I enjoyed your enthusiasm, but then I remembered that gingers have no soul... :)
lol
Sam do you know it was a Croatian who was the first owner and goalie for the Montreal Canadiens ! He made the logo. C-Croatia and H - Hrvatska ! Colours red white and blue ! Joe Caterinich or Joso Katerinic !
Wow! I had no idea :)
He is also inducted in the hall of fame !
Youre welcome
:)
Ps i hope you come again wie play 1/4 final now on this sesson and wie are on the street to 1/2 final 😉
Thank you! That is exciting news. Hope you win it all :)
how do the arenas differ from American or Canadian hockey?
They tend to be quite a bit smaller. More like a university/college or minor league team. Aside from that it is basically the same. As you exit the stands you have concessions and other team shops around the perimeter. Oh, one thing that is different is that when the crowd boos they often whistle instead.
oh wow. Im moving to Poland so I can't wait to watch hockey there! I live in Tampa and pull for the lighting
That is cool! You guys are doing awesome this year. Stamkos and Kucherov have the most points :)
When they played in KHL, Medveščak sometimes hosted their home games in a 15K seats "Zagreb Arena", but they could rarely fill majority of the seats so they switched to much smaller "Dom sportova" in which they played today. Arena Zagreb looked spookily empty with crowds of only a few thousand
MrSmeker that's exactly what I wanted to say but saw your comment and it's much different in Arena Zagreb.
Hahaha at 7:15 the announcer says "one" the crowd answers "zero", the announcer says "hvala"=thank you and the crowd answers back "odjebi"=fuck off.... i love croats
That is funny. Had no idea. Sure enjoyed going to the game.
@@samuelandaudrey Cool that you still answer to comments on 2 year old videos :)
Wooow, you were in Croatia??? 🥰🥰
We had such a great time in LeAny! We'd love to come back soon.
@@samuelandaudrey I have Sister in Rovinj, and when this situation is over I would love to have you there and show you amazing place you haven't seen in your first visit. 😊💕
So any good hockey fights?
No actual fights but some heated battles and extended pushing and shoving after the whistles.
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Woah! Old school brawl ;)
Well done, It's time for the croats to go to the Original Six 😂
Thanks!
Audrey, with all that wonderful food you eat, how do you stay so skinny?
She scrapes her plate over on mine ;)
Trivia question ? Let's see just how big a hockey historian you really are... Who was Al Melgard ? His equivalent for major league baseball was a man named Bill Veeck who as a team owner first used the same exact concept for baseball. He probably stole the idea from Al.
Ooooh good question! I had to look it up ;) Amazing that he played the organ for over 2000+ Blackhawks games!
In the old 3 balcony Chicago Stadium there was a wooden sound radiator hung from the ceiling the size of a folded basketball court. Most the base pipes were mounted in that fold. And the organ loft almost hung out over the ice. Melgard could almost shake the building with base notes and certainly move the fabric on people's chests. Whenever a player fell down in a manner that everyone saw, he hit a big base note that everyone felt too as that player hit the ice. It always drew a big laugh. He brought organs to hockey just as Veeck brought organs to baseball. He is still very famous in Chicago today as is Veeck who owned the White Sox.
No,no Sam, please don't cut your hair, it's perfect with your beard and mustache!.
Ah, thank you!
first
awesome!
yeah, but what's awesome? :)
only one person can be 1st :)
ah, okay