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Offline pmillen

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« Reply #-1 on: May 31, 2014, 07:10:30 PM »
I haven't been to a Stanley Cup final series since 1991 when the Penguins rather thoroughly thumped the Minnesota Stars.  Free agency has caused so much player movement that players often moved to my favorite team from teams I disliked.  So I feel as though now I'm simply rooting for the sweater (the hockey uniform shirt is not a jersey, it's a sweater).

But this year my favorite team, the New York Rangers, have made the finals.  Games 3, 4 and 6 will be Rangers home games.  I thought, "Gee, I think I'll go."

Then I found out that individual tickets will average $2,500 for each game.  "Gee, I think I'll watch it on TV."
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Re: 2014 Stanley Cup Ticket Prices
« on: May 31, 2014, 07:17:40 PM »
$2500 will buy a lot of BBQ equipment!

You made the right decision Paul ;)
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« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2014, 07:23:08 PM »
That is the Minnesota North Stars :(

My favorite team of my youth. Hockey used to be a very affordable night.......

TV is the right call.
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Re: 2014 Stanley Cup Ticket Prices
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2014, 08:01:50 PM »
Quote from: Pappymn on May 31, 2014, 07:23:08 PM
That is the Minnesota North Stars :(

Yeah, you're right.  It was later that Norm Green dropped the word North from the name. 

One night I had a conversation with him about his trying to pay the high salaries quality players were commanding (he needed them in order to get back to Stanley Cup contention) and balancing that against the ticket prices he had to maintain. 

He had a good grasp of the fans' willingness to pay levels and felt that he couldn't afford the necessary talent because he couldn't raise ticket prices adequately.  He told me that he didn't own the team so he could lose millions of dollars a year and that he thought that it would be impossible for his future teams to make the final round.

Later, I couldn't figure out why he dropped the North from the name.  It was a great name and one of the NHL's best logos (Blackhawks is best).  He soon moved to Dallas.  Oh, that's why they weren't the North Stars.  So he could move them.  Dumb me!
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Re: 2014 Stanley Cup Ticket Prices
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2014, 08:34:27 PM »
Paul,the owners of professional sports teams have steadily (for years) been disenfranchising the fanbase from the team. It has all been for the corporate bucks.
But I will say this, pro hockey was the last of the big pro sports to do this. It is sad. We grew up rooting for "our" team(s), win or lose. With free agency, you are correct, we now root for the jersey/sweater. It was ALL regional, now the majority flip-flop to be fans of whoever wins!  I am still a fan of my regional teams, I just am not as avid as I once was.

By the way, I'd love to see your Rangers face my Blackhawks!  We'll see what tomorrow night brings.  8)
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« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2014, 08:51:19 PM »
Quote from: pmillen on May 31, 2014, 08:01:50 PM
Quote from: Pappymn on May 31, 2014, 07:23:08 PM
That is the Minnesota North Stars :(

Yeah, you're right.  It was later that Norm Green dropped the word North from the name. 

One night I had a conversation with him about his trying to pay the high salaries quality players were commanding (he needed them in order to get back to Stanley Cup contention) and balancing that against the ticket prices he had to maintain. 

He had a good grasp of the fans' willingness to pay levels and felt that he couldn't afford the necessary talent because he couldn't raise ticket prices adequately.  He told me that he didn't own the team so he could lose millions of dollars a year and that he thought that it would be impossible for his future teams to make the final round.

Later, I couldn't figure out why he dropped the North from the name.  It was a great name and one of the NHL's best logos (Blackhawks is best).  He soon moved to Dallas.  Oh, that's why they weren't the North Stars.  So he could move them.  Dumb me!

He got caught diddling at the office and moved the team in a temper tantrum. Still hated in these parts.
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Re: 2014 Stanley Cup Ticket Prices
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2014, 09:52:44 PM »
Quote from: pmillen on May 31, 2014, 07:10:30 PM
Then I found out that individual tickets will average $2,500 for each game.  "Gee, I think I'll watch it on TV."

I don't have any tickets, but I do have a reserved seat at all the Stanley Cup games (from my perspective, hopefully only 4 games) and they actually pay me to sit in it......And I get to watch it on TV. Yippee. I'm on my way to Chicago for tomorrow evening's last conference final. Yippee.
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« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2014, 09:58:54 PM »
Quote from: IR2dum on May 31, 2014, 09:52:44 PM
Quote from: pmillen on May 31, 2014, 07:10:30 PM
Then I found out that individual tickets will average $2,500 for each game.  "Gee, I think I'll watch it on TV."

I don't have any tickets, but I do have a reserved seat at all the Stanley Cup games (from my perspective, hopefully only 4 games) and they actually pay me to sit in it......And I get to watch it on TV. Yippee. I'm on my way to Chicago for tomorrow evening's last conference final. Yippee.
Have fun Don!
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Re: 2014 Stanley Cup Ticket Prices
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2014, 10:46:36 PM »
Is hockey a sport  ::)
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Re: 2014 Stanley Cup Ticket Prices
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2014, 10:57:27 PM »
Quote from: LostArrow on May 31, 2014, 10:46:36 PM
Is hockey a sport  ::)
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Grew up in Lousiana, never heard of hockey, went to my first ever hockey game in Las Vegas, Yeah in the desert.  ::)
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Re: 2014 Stanley Cup Ticket Prices
« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2014, 11:24:35 PM »
Go maple leafs.  My buddy aren loves that team so I cheer them on.  My wife likes the sharks (they are from our home town).   8)
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Re: 2014 Stanley Cup Ticket Prices
« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2014, 11:33:50 PM »
Gosh, I'm glad I am not a major hockey fan... Super Bowl tickets are SOOOOO much cheaper...  ;) ;D
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Re: 2014 Stanley Cup Ticket Prices
« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2014, 11:48:53 PM »
Ticket prices don't matter much while at home watching with cold brew, ABT's, and who knows what else from the grill!  8) :P
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Re: 2014 Stanley Cup Ticket Prices
« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2014, 12:00:24 AM »
Quote from: hikerman on May 31, 2014, 11:48:53 PM
Ticket prices don't matter much while at home watching with cold brew, ABT's, and who knows what else from the grill!  8) :P
Perfect - you are so right, Gene....
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Re: 2014 Stanley Cup Ticket Prices
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2014, 02:54:38 AM »
Quote from: hikerman on May 31, 2014, 11:48:53 PM
Ticket prices don't matter much while at home watching with cold brew, ABT's, and who knows what else from the grill!  8) :P

Not to mention that a hot dog and a cold beer is about 10 times cheaper at home....and you get to see more of the game.
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