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Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
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giwan
Really??!!
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
It'd help if you took your chook and sorels off
It'd help if you took your chook and sorels off
gfmorris
New member
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
No, Hell is Alabama in August ...
GFM
No, Hell is Alabama in August ...
GFM
huskyfan
New member
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
why? I might want to go ice fishing later in the day.
GFM - I stand corrected - I'll bet it is hot in Alabama - and no lake or ocean breezes.
why? I might want to go ice fishing later in the day.
GFM - I stand corrected - I'll bet it is hot in Alabama - and no lake or ocean breezes.
gfmorris
New member
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
We have lakes — I'm getting married on a bluff over one next month — and we do have the beach ... at the other end of the state ...
But it could be worse. I was in Houston for the first week of August. No thank you ...
GFM
We have lakes — I'm getting married on a bluff over one next month — and we do have the beach ... at the other end of the state ...
But it could be worse. I was in Houston for the first week of August. No thank you ...
GFM
manurespreader
Still upright
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
So a few questions. Is our new coach up in Houghton?, Anyone meet him? Are the players on campus yet? Any new capital projects that are in the works?
So a few questions. Is our new coach up in Houghton?, Anyone meet him? Are the players on campus yet? Any new capital projects that are in the works?
huskyfan
New member
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
assuming yes
no
yes
haven't heard of any. work like them to get started on something. (like punching out the other end of the arena)
assuming yes
no
yes
haven't heard of any. work like them to get started on something. (like punching out the other end of the arena)
JohnsonsJerseys
Michigan Tech Fan
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
I know it has been thrown out there quite frequently, but I don't see the appeal of adding more seats on the end of the rink, or an expansion in that area in the near future. When I see ALL the seats packed for a couple seasons and fans 2-3 deep on the glass, then I would talk about building renovation/expansion. I don't think Tech is there... yet.
Ryan J
I know it has been thrown out there quite frequently, but I don't see the appeal of adding more seats on the end of the rink, or an expansion in that area in the near future. When I see ALL the seats packed for a couple seasons and fans 2-3 deep on the glass, then I would talk about building renovation/expansion. I don't think Tech is there... yet.
Ryan J
manurespreader
Still upright
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
Well maybe and not to discount what you say but.... when you have 6 to 8 games a year that have over 1000, and near to 2000 for some games, standing room tickets sold, it's time to find seats for those people.
JohnsonsJerseys
Michigan Tech Fan
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
That's good now that we get a few big crowds, but in my opinion you want to create demand for tickets not just create seats for the times you get the big crowd. The best way to do that is limit supply. It's nice that folks pack the house for Michigan or Northern or Carnival or some other big game, but ultimately you want those seats filled for every home game. I would like to see it to the point where Mel doesn't have to do a promo every week about "get your tickets now". I want to hear "Sorry we sold out for this weekend, but we'll be back int three weeks so don't wait and miss out..." Nothing creates demand like being told you can't have something... I'm not saying Tech is going to pack the rink for an inter-squad game, but it would be nice to have 2000 season ticket holders who are paying to see LSSU, Huntsville, etc and not just the big names that come to town. When that happens consistently, then you not only have the crowd to require the seats but all the $$$$ to blow out the end of the rink and do something.
Ryan J
That's good now that we get a few big crowds, but in my opinion you want to create demand for tickets not just create seats for the times you get the big crowd. The best way to do that is limit supply. It's nice that folks pack the house for Michigan or Northern or Carnival or some other big game, but ultimately you want those seats filled for every home game. I would like to see it to the point where Mel doesn't have to do a promo every week about "get your tickets now". I want to hear "Sorry we sold out for this weekend, but we'll be back int three weeks so don't wait and miss out..." Nothing creates demand like being told you can't have something... I'm not saying Tech is going to pack the rink for an inter-squad game, but it would be nice to have 2000 season ticket holders who are paying to see LSSU, Huntsville, etc and not just the big names that come to town. When that happens consistently, then you not only have the crowd to require the seats but all the $$$$ to blow out the end of the rink and do something.
Ryan J
giwan
Really??!!
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
Are the suites sold out? Demand for them? Advertising along the boards seem full. Ad space prices increased? Season ticket sales rate increased? There must be some plan or several sitting in a drawer somewhere.
Such problems to have.
Winning solves all problems Thank you tMel
Are the suites sold out? Demand for them? Advertising along the boards seem full. Ad space prices increased? Season ticket sales rate increased? There must be some plan or several sitting in a drawer somewhere.
Such problems to have.
Winning solves all problems Thank you tMel
FadeToBlack&Gold
Microlot Marxist
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
All this.
I think knocking out that east wall largely depends on the demand for more suites. Adding a few hundred seats/bleachers for the standing room crowd is actually relatively easy in that scenario.
Interestingly, looking at the booking website, it doesn't seem that Tech is shaking us down for a few extra dollars against NMU or other possible "marquee" match-ups this year. Of course, it's possible that they are waiving it for folks who book/pay in advance.
All this.
I think knocking out that east wall largely depends on the demand for more suites. Adding a few hundred seats/bleachers for the standing room crowd is actually relatively easy in that scenario.
Interestingly, looking at the booking website, it doesn't seem that Tech is shaking us down for a few extra dollars against NMU or other possible "marquee" match-ups this year. Of course, it's possible that they are waiving it for folks who book/pay in advance.
Broseph Stalin
New member
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
I asked about getting a suite for the season and was put on a waiting list. I'll be slumming it in the stands this year, but at least I won't have a net in the way.
I don't think Tech needs more seats. They need more people showing up for the games against the Alaskas and Ferris States.
I asked about getting a suite for the season and was put on a waiting list. I'll be slumming it in the stands this year, but at least I won't have a net in the way.
I don't think Tech needs more seats. They need more people showing up for the games against the Alaskas and Ferris States.
manurespreader
Still upright
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
First let me say that the viewing experience at the Mac is one of the best, if not the best in college hockey... but..
When you have 2500 seats and you sell almost that many standing room tickets, and do it several times a year, that means to me that you need more seats. I would think a healthy ratio of maybe 5 to 1, seats to standees is about right. selling 2000 standing room tickets seems like an awful lot.
Second, it's about more than seats. The food services are terrible and Tech could really make substantially more money on food if the service was good and people didn't have to wait for 30 minutes to get it.
Third, bathrooms. once again, bathrooms are fine with 2500 people but when you have 4000 or 3000 even, the waits are long, they run out of paper, and on the whole it's not that good. You should be able to go to the bathroom, get some pizza, and be back to your seat between periods, and that does not happen now.
Forth, we could use a place for the Hall of Fame and some additional suites.
Fifth, check out what newer arena's around the country are doing. Making the games an experience brings in more people.
So I'm for having an expansion sooner rather than later. I think additional, similar quality, seats are important in the scheme of it.
First let me say that the viewing experience at the Mac is one of the best, if not the best in college hockey... but..
When you have 2500 seats and you sell almost that many standing room tickets, and do it several times a year, that means to me that you need more seats. I would think a healthy ratio of maybe 5 to 1, seats to standees is about right. selling 2000 standing room tickets seems like an awful lot.
Second, it's about more than seats. The food services are terrible and Tech could really make substantially more money on food if the service was good and people didn't have to wait for 30 minutes to get it.
Third, bathrooms. once again, bathrooms are fine with 2500 people but when you have 4000 or 3000 even, the waits are long, they run out of paper, and on the whole it's not that good. You should be able to go to the bathroom, get some pizza, and be back to your seat between periods, and that does not happen now.
Forth, we could use a place for the Hall of Fame and some additional suites.
Fifth, check out what newer arena's around the country are doing. Making the games an experience brings in more people.
So I'm for having an expansion sooner rather than later. I think additional, similar quality, seats are important in the scheme of it.
bigblue_dl
Armed
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
East end bar overlooking the ice. This is about the 14th time I've posted it, and it is still the best idea.
East end bar overlooking the ice. This is about the 14th time I've posted it, and it is still the best idea.
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
I seem to remember some drawings of seating below the suites, which looked like retractable bleachers at ice level. That would be a good start, even if they were only used for high profile games. And the concession/concourse area's are terrible. Too many people in a space far too small for the crowds of the past few seasons. I've also heard that a space below the suites has been considered for beer sales, but those people would have to remain in that roped off fun spot.
I seem to remember some drawings of seating below the suites, which looked like retractable bleachers at ice level. That would be a good start, even if they were only used for high profile games. And the concession/concourse area's are terrible. Too many people in a space far too small for the crowds of the past few seasons. I've also heard that a space below the suites has been considered for beer sales, but those people would have to remain in that roped off fun spot.
manurespreader
Still upright
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
I'm not thrilled with retractable seats . If I paid for a ticket I want a real seat like everyone else
I'm not thrilled with retractable seats . If I paid for a ticket I want a real seat like everyone else
FadeToBlack&Gold
Microlot Marxist
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
I would expect a reserved bleacher seat to cost the same as an SRO ticket, since they would be filling in that space at the end(s) ordinarily open for standing.
I would expect a reserved bleacher seat to cost the same as an SRO ticket, since they would be filling in that space at the end(s) ordinarily open for standing.
Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...
Yeah, but at what point does it make sense trying to shoehorn all of that into the Mac, which has been open since 1972, versus building a whole new arena with all of those bells and whistles.
Yeah, but at what point does it make sense trying to shoehorn all of that into the Mac, which has been open since 1972, versus building a whole new arena with all of those bells and whistles.