How loud is it? Game 2 decibel readings
NHL.com @NHLdotcomHow loud is it inside United Center for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final?
NHL.com aims to find out. We have a decibel meter packed alongside all the laptops, notebooks, cameras and pens, so we will provide some level of the noise and excitement inside the building at key parts of Game 2 from the Blackhawks penalty box.
The top reading in Game 1 was 121dB, recorded during the singing of the National Anthem (Game 1 decibel readings).
The decibel meter will be making the trek to Philadelphia for Games 3 and 4 of the Final to see if Flyers fans can raise the roof at Wachovia Center.
NOTES:
Level at which sustained exposure may result in hearing loss: 90 - 95dB
Pain begins: 125dB
Loudest recommended exposure WITH hearing protection: 140dB
Loudest sound possible: 194dB
Statistics for the Decibel Comparison Chart were taken from a study by Marshall Chasin , M.Sc., Aud(C), FAAA, Centre for Human Performance & Health, Ontario, Canada.
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NHL.com aims to find out. We have a decibel meter packed alongside all the laptops, notebooks, cameras and pens, so we will provide some level of the noise and excitement inside the building at key parts of Game 2 from the Blackhawks penalty box.
The top reading in Game 1 was 121dB, recorded during the singing of the National Anthem (Game 1 decibel readings).
The decibel meter will be making the trek to Philadelphia for Games 3 and 4 of the Final to see if Flyers fans can raise the roof at Wachovia Center.
| EVENT/OCCURRENCE |
TIME OF PERIOD |
DECIBEL READING |
COMPARISON |
| Music blaring during warmups |
Pre-game |
97dB | Blender |
| Hawks in-arena highlight video | Pre-game | 103dB | Motorcycle |
| Hawks enter ice | Pre-game | 110dB | Power mower |
| Kopecky announced in lineup |
Pre-game | 100dB | Blender |
| National Anthem | Pre-game | 116-122dB | Shot Gun |
| Kopecky hits Carter, has words with Carcillo | Mid-1st period | 109dB | Power Mower |
| First penalty on Philly, stoppage of play | 14:48 of 1st period |
109dB | Power Mower |
| Scooter line "History" spot on video screen |
16:55 of 1st period | 100dB | Blender |
| Penalty on Carcillo | 17:27 of 1st period | 106dB | Motorcycle |
| Niemi huge save on Richards | Early 2nd period | 101dB | Blender |
| Seabrook hit on Pronger | Mid-2nd period | 104dB | Motorcycle |
| Veteran Memorial Day salute |
16:40 of 2nd period | 100dB | Blender |
| Hossa scores Hawks' 1st goal | 17:09 of 2nd period | 113dB | Power Mower |
| Eager strikes a few moments later |
17:37 of 2nd period | 112dB | Dog Kennel |
| Niemi save during Sharp penalty | 4:00 of 3rd period | 104dB | Motorcycle |
| Sopel lays hit on Leino |
4:14 of 3rd period | 105dB | Diesel Truck |
| Fan cam on video screen during break | 7:18 of 3rd period | 106dB | Motorcycle |
| Sharp hits Laperriere | Mid-3rd period | 110dB | Power Saw |
| Video screen showing empty net | 18:44 of 3rd period | 103dB | Diesel Truck |
| Final buzzer sounds |
End of game | 112dB | Dog Kennel |
| Eager announced as No. 3 star | Postgame | 106dB | Diesel Truck |
| Hossa announced as No. 2 star |
Postgame | 110dB | Dog Kennel |
| Niemi announced as No. 1 star | Postgame | 113dB | Power Mower |
NOTES:
Level at which sustained exposure may result in hearing loss: 90 - 95dB
Pain begins: 125dB
Loudest recommended exposure WITH hearing protection: 140dB
Loudest sound possible: 194dB
Statistics for the Decibel Comparison Chart were taken from a study by Marshall Chasin , M.Sc., Aud(C), FAAA, Centre for Human Performance & Health, Ontario, Canada.