For those of you that went, curious to how you thought Tampa served as a host for the Frozen Four.
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The arena is very nice and easy to get to, and parking was easy. If the ncaa doesn't want alcohol at events why was there a beer garden on Thursday? Allow alcohol or don't. There was no listing of events with tickets like there was last year. All in all it was a good event with plenty to do in tampa.Believe it. Earn it. Raise it.
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Originally posted by Siouxfaninseattle View PostThe arena is very nice and easy to get to, and parking was easy. If the ncaa doesn't want alcohol at events why was there a beer garden on Thursday? Allow alcohol or don't. There was no listing of events with tickets like there was last year. All in all it was a good event with plenty to do in tampa.
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Originally posted by giwan View PostInteresting, where was the beer garden located exactly and what times was it open?Believe it. Earn it. Raise it.
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they gave out the trophy before the handshakes. tsk tsk. it was pretty funny when the BC captain gave it back“Unless you’re Boston College, you don’t get here every year.”
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I wasn't in Tampa but was watching on TV. Only one comment relating to the host: When you have two pretty good college bands in the house, you don't need a pipe organ. Bands are part and parcel of the college sports culture. Next time, give the organ guy the night off.
On the matter of adult beverages, I have no idea what the NC$$ rule is but if there is such a rule, it must have more holes than a swiss cheese. I've been to Colorado College games at the World Arena, where beer was sold from the concession stands. Ditto for at least one of the league championships in hoops."Through the years, we ever will acclaim........"
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Originally posted by Split-N View PostI wasn't in Tampa but was watching on TV. Only one comment relating to the host: When you have two pretty good college bands in the house, you don't need a pipe organ. Bands are part and parcel of the college sports culture. Next time, give the organ guy the night off.
On the matter of adult beverages, I have no idea what the NC$$ rule is but if there is such a rule, it must have more holes than a swiss cheese. I've been to Colorado College games at the World Arena, where beer was sold from the concession stands. Ditto for at least one of the league championships in hoops.tUMD is Jan Brady per Brenthoven. Whew.... thanks for clearing THAT up.
Best USCHO quotes to date:
"UND/DU will realize that their party sucks, because the easterners only want to drink Zima." - BPH
"It is too bad that aaron marvin was a senior so he can't go after the rest of the sioux". - bigblue_dl
"I would rather play the blackhawks than you right now." - dogs2012
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They had all sorts of beer sales outside the arena pregame. Expensive, but they were popular.
I felt Tampa did a terrific job with the Championships. I have nothing to compare it to, as this was my first FrozenFour, but I was quite impressed. I also noticed a large amount of fans in Lightning apparel, telling me that there were a fair number of local ticket sales.
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Originally posted by Split-N View PostOn the matter of adult beverages, I have no idea what the NC$$ rule is but if there is such a rule, it must have more holes than a swiss cheese. I've been to Colorado College games at the World Arena, where beer was sold from the concession stands. Ditto for at least one of the league championships in hoops.UConn -- Clarkson
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Originally posted by hockeyplayer1015 View PostThey had all sorts of beer sales outside the arena pregame. Expensive, but they were popular.
I felt Tampa did a terrific job with the Championships. I have nothing to compare it to, as this was my first FrozenFour, but I was quite impressed. I also noticed a large amount of fans in Lightning apparel, telling me that there were a fair number of local ticket sales.AF 99
M-A-V-E-R-I-C-K-S, MAVERICKS, MAVERICKS, GOOOOO STATE!
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I thought Tampa was fun, weather was great,the arena was awesome, ice was good, stuff to do on Friday , had good food , turkey legs in the arena were good, hockey was excellent. I'd go again without questionI swear there ain't no heaven but I pray there ain't no hell.
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Lots of signage at the airport and near the arena, so the locals and UAH did a good job. Reasonable job covering the event by the local papers, especially considering the fact that it was wrapped around the Rays opening day against the Yankees. And wow is it easy to get out of the Times Forum. In the time it took us to get back to the hotel, I might have gotten out of my parking space in Boston. As we pretty much already knew, plenty to do on the off day and Saturday morning. The only complaint I have was that it just feels strange to go to a hockey game and see people in T-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops, but that's just me.
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Originally posted by MavHockey14 View PostTampa Bay, surprisingly, has fantastic hockey fans."The use of common sense and logic will not be tolerated and may result in fine and/or suspension."- Western Professional Hockey League By-laws. 1999-2000.
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Originally posted by walrus View PostI thought Tampa was fun, weather was great,the arena was awesome, ice was good, stuff to do on Friday , had good food , turkey legs in the arena were good, hockey was excellent. I'd go again without question
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Originally posted by CLS View PostLots of signage at the airport and near the arena, so the locals and UAH did a good job. Reasonable job covering the event by the local papers, especially considering the fact that it was wrapped around the Rays opening day against the Yankees. And wow is it easy to get out of the Times Forum. In the time it took us to get back to the hotel, I might have gotten out of my parking space in Boston. As we pretty much already knew, plenty to do on the off day and Saturday morning. The only complaint I have was that it just feels strange to go to a hockey game and see people in T-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops, but that's just me.tUMD is Jan Brady per Brenthoven. Whew.... thanks for clearing THAT up.
Best USCHO quotes to date:
"UND/DU will realize that their party sucks, because the easterners only want to drink Zima." - BPH
"It is too bad that aaron marvin was a senior so he can't go after the rest of the sioux". - bigblue_dl
"I would rather play the blackhawks than you right now." - dogs2012
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