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Wisconsin Badgers 2012-2013 - The LaBahn Era Begins

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2012-2013 - The LaBahn Era Begins

Well, big series from a rivalry standpoint, but I'm a realist and that heard of rodents isn't going to awfully hard to stomp out missing 2 key players, as UW had been all year. I'm hopeful UW can squeeze a win out of the darkside, but it's gonna be tough.
 
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It's been about a decade since I thought a home split would be a really good weekend, but it is what it is. Even with the lousy 2:00 start on Friday, there should be very good crowds for both games.

From everything I read, Wisconsin played them as well as anyone up at Ridder earlier in the season. Between the home crowd, the natural rivalry and the fight for 2nd place, the Badgers "should" come out flying.
 
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Hey Badger fans, we're driving down for the weekend to see the teams play, and were crushed to hear that the Sunday game was already sold out. Any idea where we might be able to come by some tickets? We'll be there on Friday regardless but it's kind of a bummer to take two days off work and make the drive, and then not be able to get in to Sunday's game.
 
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Great to hear that it is a sellout. Maybe the band will make an appearance...but there may not be space for them.

I hope they are staffing LaBahn accordingly.
 
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greenmtngirl said:
Hey Badger fans, we're driving down for the weekend to see the teams play, and were crushed to hear that the Sunday game was already sold out. Any idea where we might be able to come by some tickets? We'll be there on Friday regardless but it's kind of a bummer to take two days off work and make the drive, and then not be able to get in to Sunday's game.
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With a sellout, it's possible that tickets may be "scalped" outside prior to the game.
 
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Sellout, awesome. 2400 seat capacity...not so much. :(
 
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brookyone said:
Sellout, awesome. 2400 seat capacity...not so much. :(
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Boy, the original design for 4,400 looks really good right about now. Wonder if they will consider moving games to Kohl (if available) for high-demand games like this.
 
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Badger Booster said:
Boy, the original design for 4,400 looks really good right about now. Wonder if they will consider moving games to Kohl (if available) for high-demand games like this.
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Sure is an unfortunate situation for women's hockey when you could almost certainly sell more seats but don't have more to sell.
 
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greenmtngirl said:
Hey Badger fans, we're driving down for the weekend to see the teams play, and were crushed to hear that the Sunday game was already sold out. Any idea where we might be able to come by some tickets? We'll be there on Friday regardless but it's kind of a bummer to take two days off work and make the drive, and then not be able to get in to Sunday's game.
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I'd be in the same boat, but . . . I just got an email from my friend in Madison who said that he has our tickets in hand. Whew.
 
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brookyone said:
Sure is an unfortunate situation for women's hockey when you could almost certainly sell more seats but don't have more to sell.
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I agree they built too small of an arena for a major program like Wisconsin's, but on the other hand sell-outs are always a good thing for creating "buzz" and interest. Maybe when fans can't get a ticket to a few games like Sunday's they'll sell a few more for other games where there are plenty of seats available.
 
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D2D said:
I agree they built too small of an arena for a major program like Wisconsin's, but on the other hand sell-outs are always a good thing for creating "buzz" and interest. Maybe when fans can't get a ticket to a few games like Sunday's they'll sell a few more for other games where there are plenty of seats available.
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I doubt that this is the way it will work. More likely, those that are turned away, at least those who are only casual fans, will find something else to do. You don't build a market with the less desirable events.
 
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Badger Booster said:
Boy, the original design for 4,400 looks really good right about now. Wonder if they will consider moving games to Kohl (if available) for high-demand games like this.
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I can't imagine they will at this point. If they ever were going to, this would be the perfect weekend. The men are already playing Saturday night, and there are no events planned for the Kohl on Sunday or Monday, so you could easily just leave the ice in place. The reality is if they aren't willing to bother with a "fill the bowl" game anymore, its pretty clear the women won't be back in the Kohl again.

I've made my feelings about LaBahn clear in the past - I think it is going to do long term harm to the fan base of women's hockey. Keeping people from going to the games is a big part of it. If people don't think they can get a ticket, they aren't going to check it out. Last year, the team was drawing 3k fans to Sunday afternoon games, once football season was over, so this was very predictable. I'm just curious if it will happen again when Duluth comes to town again in a few weeks.
 
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Nowheresville said:
I can't imagine they will at this point. If they ever were going to, this would be the perfect weekend. The men are already playing Saturday night, and there are no events planned for the Kohl on Sunday or Monday, so you could easily just leave the ice in place. The reality is if they aren't willing to bother with a "fill the bowl" game anymore, its pretty clear the women won't be back in the Kohl again.

I've made my feelings about LaBahn clear in the past - I think it is going to do long term harm to the fan base of women's hockey. Keeping people from going to the games is a big part of it. If people don't think they can get a ticket, they aren't going to check it out. Last year, the team was drawing 3k fans to Sunday afternoon games, once football season was over, so this was very predictable. I'm just curious if it will happen again when Duluth comes to town again in a few weeks.
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My guess is that they may not have wanted to move any games in this inaugural season at LaBahn no matter the demand . However, the rivalries with Minnesota, UMD and North Dakota (plus throw in Ohio State for good measure) aren't going anywhere and I think there will be external pressure to move a game or two to Kohl Center after this year.

If LaBahn was in the 4,000-5,000 capacity range, I don't think sellouts would be a bad thing. Makes it more of an event.

Now, it's just more of a reminder that corners were cut that negatively affect the women's team. How many more seats could have been sold with 4 more days and gameday walk-up? Who knows?
 
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There are currently ads on Craigslist looking for tickets for the Sunday game. Not sure if that's happened before for a women's sporting event here in Madison.
 
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Question I wanted to ask regarding the Friday / Sunday scheduling. Aren't many teams squeezed per operating costs, including travel budgets which would experience added strain upon those budgets...lodging, meals etc.? Could the practice impact a teams willingness to schedule a NC series in Madison?
 
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From the State Journal:

http://host.madison.com/sports/coll...cle_de273600-65c5-11e2-8ec7-001a4bcf887a.html

Look, it's a nice streak and all, but if Minnesota wins Friday yet Wisconsin comes back and wins on Sunday (in front of a full house), it will be considered a successful weekend at least from my standpoint. It's championship banners that hang from LaBahn Arena, not winning streaks.
 
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Better than average video quality from UW in my past experience. Was once no charge but is no longer. Only beef I've had in the past is a slight reluctance to show replays of opponents goals or close calls while showing replays of rather unspectacular plays of the home team. At least as perceived by this opponent fan.
 
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