Re: More proof that the Regional system is a disaster: Today's attendance at the X is
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More proof that the Regional system is a disaster: Today's attendance at the X is...
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JF_Gophers
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Re: More proof that the Regional system is a disaster: Today's attendance at the X is
What they need to do is split the tickets instead of the 1 day pass crap. More fans would show up if they weren't force fed both games cost.
BCeagle
Registered User
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The other thing is, they should not charge the same price for each ticket. How can you charge the same price for seats in prime locations and seats in the balcony or in the corners or in the last rows in the balcony???
I don't understand why I got bad seats when there were much better seats available near my section or in lower levels. There were plenty of empty seats all around. Fortunately, there were so many empty spots that I was able to sit in better seats and get a better view of the game.
On top of that, they charge you 12.50 for processing fees for each day for a whopping 25.00 in processing fees if you order online and can't make the long drive to the rink to buy tickets to avoid the processing fees !!!
Is it not better to sell tickets and fill the rink up and make more money in concessions if the rink is filled???
The other thing is, they should not charge the same price for each ticket. How can you charge the same price for seats in prime locations and seats in the balcony or in the corners or in the last rows in the balcony???
I don't understand why I got bad seats when there were much better seats available near my section or in lower levels. There were plenty of empty seats all around. Fortunately, there were so many empty spots that I was able to sit in better seats and get a better view of the game.
On top of that, they charge you 12.50 for processing fees for each day for a whopping 25.00 in processing fees if you order online and can't make the long drive to the rink to buy tickets to avoid the processing fees !!!
Is it not better to sell tickets and fill the rink up and make more money in concessions if the rink is filled???
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If by chance UND does not make it and tickets are 56 dollars per game, hardly.
If by chance UND does not make it and tickets are 56 dollars per game, hardly.
Driftryder
Gopher Hockey
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Bingo. This was the reason I didn't go, I went to the Final Five and forked out plenty of money just last week, the prices the NCAA was asking were crazy.
I like the idea of opening the upper deck and selling those tickets for 10-15 bucks, I would have went.
Bingo. This was the reason I didn't go, I went to the Final Five and forked out plenty of money just last week, the prices the NCAA was asking were crazy.
I like the idea of opening the upper deck and selling those tickets for 10-15 bucks, I would have went.
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It's called going up against the NCAA round ball regional finals. They're done when this starts.
The other thing is the coverage on ESPNU. How many like the no HD Look/ Step child to round ball tournament. Some network take charge. ESPN hates hockey. Just ask them. Why don't we try streaming and give up blurred TV coverage. Fire Melrose as well. NHL guy can't cover College Hockey with a 30 minute prep.
It's called going up against the NCAA round ball regional finals. They're done when this starts.
The other thing is the coverage on ESPNU. How many like the no HD Look/ Step child to round ball tournament. Some network take charge. ESPN hates hockey. Just ask them. Why don't we try streaming and give up blurred TV coverage. Fire Melrose as well. NHL guy can't cover College Hockey with a 30 minute prep.
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Ha, I actually managed to escape the place and had a nice Sam Adams and a Chicken Parm at Ralph and Richs between games.
As to the single session tickets, BPT sold them about 5 or 6 days before the event.
C'mon, don't you like those $7.00 hot dogs and $8.50 beers????
Ha, I actually managed to escape the place and had a nice Sam Adams and a Chicken Parm at Ralph and Richs between games.
As to the single session tickets, BPT sold them about 5 or 6 days before the event.
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Yup. My party of 5 wanted tickets - decided it was ransom.
Yup. My party of 5 wanted tickets - decided it was ransom.
shiftyjedi
Jedi Master
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It's the NCAA's fault that the Xcel Energy Center is not to capacity. They asked people to spend 7 hours in since the arena and without beer or anything to do outside watching the game. It was one of the most sterile atmospheres ever for a sporting event. The only excitement or energy came from the Sioux and Gopher fan bases. There was minimal to no merchandise for the regional itself. One table with one style T-Shirt for each team and a bunch of Frozen Four gear. If this was business and not a corrupt non-profit system where a few adults make a ton of money off of "student athletes" while screwing over the customer base (no you didn't see the a Final Four team play at Williams arena in 1997 for $25 dollars, but no you can't have your money back we gave it to Iona so their ****ty basketball team has the privilege of remaining D1) it would have been dead faster then a Sausage Vendor cart at a PETA convention. It was such a stark contrast to the final five just one weekend ago. Which left the Hockey Lodge open with a ton of merchandise for all WCHA teams and the final five itself, beer sales, a band (and I've had enough Uncle Chunk already to last me a lifetime, but it was still a nice way to connect people), you could go out and re-enter, and there were corporate sponsorships. I could even go on a whole other rant about the ticket pricing (I sold a 45 dollars ticket for $20 and the scalper still couldn't sell it), but suffice to say it's not necessary. The NCAA made the building people cover up the FSN North sign, but can't even get a student intern to change the Name Scramble from last year's Frozen Four. Cam Aiktinson and Adam Burish again, really the NCAA is like a Hooker who doesn't even give you the courtesy of moaning.
It's the NCAA's fault that the Xcel Energy Center is not to capacity. They asked people to spend 7 hours in since the arena and without beer or anything to do outside watching the game. It was one of the most sterile atmospheres ever for a sporting event. The only excitement or energy came from the Sioux and Gopher fan bases. There was minimal to no merchandise for the regional itself. One table with one style T-Shirt for each team and a bunch of Frozen Four gear. If this was business and not a corrupt non-profit system where a few adults make a ton of money off of "student athletes" while screwing over the customer base (no you didn't see the a Final Four team play at Williams arena in 1997 for $25 dollars, but no you can't have your money back we gave it to Iona so their ****ty basketball team has the privilege of remaining D1) it would have been dead faster then a Sausage Vendor cart at a PETA convention. It was such a stark contrast to the final five just one weekend ago. Which left the Hockey Lodge open with a ton of merchandise for all WCHA teams and the final five itself, beer sales, a band (and I've had enough Uncle Chunk already to last me a lifetime, but it was still a nice way to connect people), you could go out and re-enter, and there were corporate sponsorships. I could even go on a whole other rant about the ticket pricing (I sold a 45 dollars ticket for $20 and the scalper still couldn't sell it), but suffice to say it's not necessary. The NCAA made the building people cover up the FSN North sign, but can't even get a student intern to change the Name Scramble from last year's Frozen Four. Cam Aiktinson and Adam Burish again, really the NCAA is like a Hooker who doesn't even give you the courtesy of moaning.
FireKnight
Let's go Tech!
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You just doubled the cost of travel for the NC$$. Not happening.
You just doubled the cost of travel for the NC$$. Not happening.
FireKnight
Let's go Tech!
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As far as I'm concerned, it's got to be the pricing. St. Paul half empty with Minny and NoDak there. Worcester half empty with BC there (note that the BB regional is also being hosted by BC, but BC isn't there). You could have counted on both of these teams to be in these regionals months ago; it's not like this would be a sudden unplanned expense for fans.
Bring down the ticket prices and change some policies and you'll get crowds. When the NC$$ regional is in Albany, I generally go regardless of the teams involved. I missed Bridgeport this year due to work commitments but I generally go every other year to B'Port since it's been there too. However, if I'm an average Clarkson fan and I'm there to see Clarkson (like in 2008), I'm not going to sit in the Times-Union Center for 7 hours with no beer to see 2 schools I don't care about (Michigan and Niagara). Sure, I love hockey, so I'll watch quite a bit of the game, but I'm definitely going to be spending the intermissions and between games at a local establishment.
As far as I'm concerned, it's got to be the pricing. St. Paul half empty with Minny and NoDak there. Worcester half empty with BC there (note that the BB regional is also being hosted by BC, but BC isn't there). You could have counted on both of these teams to be in these regionals months ago; it's not like this would be a sudden unplanned expense for fans.
Bring down the ticket prices and change some policies and you'll get crowds. When the NC$$ regional is in Albany, I generally go regardless of the teams involved. I missed Bridgeport this year due to work commitments but I generally go every other year to B'Port since it's been there too. However, if I'm an average Clarkson fan and I'm there to see Clarkson (like in 2008), I'm not going to sit in the Times-Union Center for 7 hours with no beer to see 2 schools I don't care about (Michigan and Niagara). Sure, I love hockey, so I'll watch quite a bit of the game, but I'm definitely going to be spending the intermissions and between games at a local establishment.
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I may not be the first to suggest this but, what about 2 sites hosting 2 regionals each? Doubleheaders for two days and a third doubleheader for the regional finals. Put them in your NHL type arenas. 8 teams. Enough ticket demand. To bang the place out with ease. Right now its just too easy to watch the games on TV. Wasn't always that way
I may not be the first to suggest this but, what about 2 sites hosting 2 regionals each? Doubleheaders for two days and a third doubleheader for the regional finals. Put them in your NHL type arenas. 8 teams. Enough ticket demand. To bang the place out with ease. Right now its just too easy to watch the games on TV. Wasn't always that way
JF_Gophers
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A lot of people would argue, it's NOT easy to watch them on TV.
Patman
Rodent of Unusual Size
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I'd argue that it isn't now.
I'd argue that it isn't now.
shiftyjedi
Jedi Master
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If they were about TV there should be at least 3 regional championships today, not two. Missed half the games, because of overlap. It would be so much better if the East or Midwest regional was at 1 pm CST instead of during other games.
If they were about TV there should be at least 3 regional championships today, not two. Missed half the games, because of overlap. It would be so much better if the East or Midwest regional was at 1 pm CST instead of during other games.
Hammer
We'll be back.
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7 games over how many days, on the same ice? What kind of shape is the ice going to be in after the first round, let alone regional finals?
HockeyMan2000
New member
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Just wait to see the skeleton crew in Worcester tonight. Sunday night, 8pm, Maine's been eliminated -- it's not gonna be pretty lol.
I still think going back to campus sites is the way to go...especially as the regional set-up as it currently stands seem to be more and more of a disappointment every year.
Just wait to see the skeleton crew in Worcester tonight. Sunday night, 8pm, Maine's been eliminated -- it's not gonna be pretty lol.
I still think going back to campus sites is the way to go...especially as the regional set-up as it currently stands seem to be more and more of a disappointment every year.
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I was able to watch atleast part of every game this weekend on tv. The ones i didnt get full game coverage had rebroadcast late night.
shiftyjedi
Jedi Master
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they still got BC fans right? Just how far is Worcester from Boston?
they still got BC fans right? Just how far is Worcester from Boston?
UMDbulldogs#1
Finally
Re: More proof that the Regional system is a disaster: Today's attendance at the X is
About an hour by car.
About an hour by car.