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Fuck that idea then. Fuck the NHL too for that matter.BurningBeard wrote:Are you joking? The cheapest seat for the 2011 Heritage Classic in Calgary was $100.Cornuck wrote:If it's cheap enough for a dad to take his kids to their first NHL game, then it will have some use.
If the team is smart, they'll create a 'hockey carnival' atmosphere and give the fans something to get excited about, because the game isn't going to be that good.
But they had another lockout ...... yknow to keep costs down ...... cause the league wasn't making enough money.Cornuck wrote:Fuck that idea then. Fuck the NHL too for that matter.BurningBeard wrote:Are you joking? The cheapest seat for the 2011 Heritage Classic in Calgary was $100.Cornuck wrote:If it's cheap enough for a dad to take his kids to their first NHL game, then it will have some use.
If the team is smart, they'll create a 'hockey carnival' atmosphere and give the fans something to get excited about, because the game isn't going to be that good.
Blob Mckenzie wrote:I guess I'm the only one who thinks havinga hockey game in that shitty, greasy bubble is a bad idea.
That's calgary they got nothing better to do in the winter anyway. They will have to give away tickets to fill lower seats where you cant see shit. bet they paper the place by the school bus load and play road hockey too.BurningBeard wrote:Are you joking? The cheapest seat for the 2011 Heritage Classic in Calgary was $100. Hopefully there will be a 'hockey carnival' atmosphere as you've said, and something for families to do outside the stadium for cheap, because no family is going to be able to afford seats.Cornuck wrote:If it's cheap enough for a dad to take his kids to their first NHL game, then it will have some use.
If the team is smart, they'll create a 'hockey carnival' atmosphere and give the fans something to get excited about, because the game isn't going to be that good.
If the tickets aren't already included in the season ticket holder's package, why would they have to purchase them? Couldn't they just decline like playoff tickets?Hockey Widow wrote:What a great opportunity for the fans to send a message. Don't buy tickets, well other than those that hold seasons tickets and will be required to purchase these tickets, if not included in the seasons ticket price already.
If the fans stay away it will be a huge embarrassment to not only the Canucks but the NHL. The City that put on the best yet winter Olympics boycotts the so called NHL Classic. Let the water boy know how you feel about the direction of the team, let the NHL know how you feel about the lockout, just don't go!
Sheeple.....SKYO wrote:It'll be sold out.
I really don't think it's cynical. It's an outdoor event that makes the NHL a lot of money. If it wasn't making the NHL money, they wouldn't be doing it, and I really don't have a problem with that. That said, unless they're giving away tickets, seeing a game in BC Place doesn't appeal to me. In fact, seeing a game at McMahon or Michigan Stadium appeals to me even less. I have no desire to freeze my ass off. I think it'll be a fun event to watch on TV though.sagebrush wrote:It's a money grab.
This view may be considered cynical, or realistic, based upon the history of Bettman, the NHL & it's officials.
Indeed. They'll fill the place up with casual fans and kids. Those folks will have a good time. They'll have lot's of additional entertainment going on. Almost like a mini all-star weekend. Lighten up everyone. You are perfectly welcome not to attend, but no reason to be bitter and angst ridden about it.ORCA wrote:Everyone's so goddamn emo here.
