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[serge]

I thought this would be cool..Every time we go to a game we post it, and report a small trip report..


I know Zach , John and some others go to a ton of games every year....

I think for it to count you have to go as a fan, and not a member of the media....


Ill start it off:

Going to the Leafs game tomorrow night vs Ottawa...Very excited to see the new Leafs play...

Went to an exbition game, but obviously its not the same. I dont recall ever seeing seeing the Sens play here...Did go to a Leafs game in Kanata though.

Go Leafs go

[fryer98]

Great thread idea....for once, haha!

I'm going October 28th to Montreal at Pittsburgh and will take pictures/give a full report. I want to head down early for warm ups, because my special lady friend that got me the tickets for my birthday has never been down early for a game. I also haven't been that early in years, so it will be good for me too.

[Zach6668]

My first game of the year is one week from today, Penguins @ Senators.

I'm also a "season ticket holder" as I got a 20-ticket pack this year, so I'll also be going to the following games:

Oct 12 - Pens @ Sens
Oct 24 - Bruins @ Sens
Nov 10 - Oilers @ Sens
Nov 19 - Pens @ Sens
Nov 23 - Caps @ Sens
Dec 16 - Sabres @ Sens
Jan 19 - Hawks @ Sens
Jan 21 - Blues @ Sens
Mar 2 - Rangers @ Sens
Mar 16 - Leafs @ Sens

And, I also have tickets to two games in Montreal:

Dec 10 - Pens @ Habs
Feb 6 - Pens @ Habs

[fryer98]

My first game of the year is one week from today, Penguins @ Senators.

I've been meaning to ask you: Any "@ Penguins" games planned?

[runthemover]

was at Sharks-Ducks on saturday. lots of sharks fans. more than when I go to Staples where you also see quite a lot of Sharks fans.

the Honda center is quite nice. we sat on row F for the upper level which is fairly high up but still pretty good. $40 per ticket so you can't complain about that.

I don't remember too much about the game since I had a few beers before the game, a few during and another after but I do remember there were maybe 2 offside calls and 1 icing call all game. the ducks didn't seem to show up at all. it felt like 75% of the play was in the Duck's zone.

I found out later that there was a goal where all three rookies got their first point. pretty darn cool I'd say.

[Zach6668]

I've been meaning to ask you: Any "@ Penguins" games planned?

Nothing planned as of yet, but I can always be persuaded to visit one of my favorite cities in America.

[strategy]

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[Belanger25]

looks like zach will be going to more games than the rest of the forum combined

we should rename this to "zach's going to an NHL game! thread"

Been to 4 preseason and 1 regular season game already.

[Zach6668]

Preseason doesn't count. I went to one of those too.

[serge]

Preseason doesn't count. I went to one of those too.

i got you all beat.

I went to a preseason AHL game.

[Speed Limit]

i got you all beat.

I went to a preseason AHL game.

Attended a preseason NCAA game. You've just been story topped!

[Untilted]

Attended a preseason NCAA game. You've just been story topped!

Time to end this right now. I went to my 9 year old nephews game where he did not touch the puck the whole time

[Untilted]

Rangers/Ottawa opening night

Building was loud. I have been to nine straight openers and this was the first time that they did not introduce the players one by one. They all came out together as a team, skated to center ice and saluted the fans. Blue man group came out and performed before the game. Of course they got a "Lets go Rangers " chant going

As far as the game, it was pretty even through a period and a half but Lundqvist was the difference. Dubinsky was the best player on the ice. Gaborik looked fast. Great to see Del Zotto shooting the puck from the point on the PP and he had a screened goal to show for it. With six minutes to go, I said to my buddy, if the game stays 4-1 with four minutes to go, then look out for Brashear. Sure enough he came out and lost his fight. Voros came out with a minute left and pummelled the Ottawa player (not sure who)

[Untilted]

looks like zach will be going to more games than the rest of the forum combined

we should rename this to "zach's going to an NHL game! thread"

NOT

[serge]

I always wonder which is better:

Living in hockey crazed Toronto and not being able to go to too many games due to cost and avalibility or living in a market where they give you 4 tickets , buffet, and a blowjob for $50..

We have had both cases with the Blue Jays here, and while its convenient to go to Jays games now, I was going to way more when it was sold out.


I choose the Leafs scenario, but interesting to see what other think. I know some of you live in markets that allow you to go to more games cheaply...

[SBriand]

I always wonder which is better:

Living in hockey crazed Toronto and not being able to go to too many games due to cost and avalibility or living in a market where they give you 4 tickets , buffet, and a blowjob for $50..

We have had both cases with the Blue Jays here, and while its convenient to go to Jays games now, I was going to way more when it was sold out.


I choose the Leafs scenario, but interesting to see what other think. I know some of you live in markets that allow you to go to more games cheaply...

I wish I lived in a market that game me 4 tickets for $50 and I don't even need the BJ.

But I will take a winning franchise I guess over affordable tickets so I have no reason to complain. I get to around 4 games and year and that is cool with me.

[Untilted]

I always wonder which is better:

Living in hockey crazed Toronto and not being able to go to too many games due to cost and avalibility or living in a market where they give you 4 tickets , buffet, and a blowjob for $50..

We have had both cases with the Blue Jays here, and while its convenient to go to Jays games now, I was going to way more when it was sold out.


I choose the Leafs scenario, but interesting to see what other think. I know some of you live in markets that allow you to go to more games cheaply...

Rangers is not an easy ticket but it is not impossible for the regular season. Post season forget it. You guys in Toronto have it worse.

[serge]

Rangers is not an easy ticket but it is not impossible for the regular season. Post season forget it. You guys in Toronto have it worse.

i am lucky enough to have connections and get a lot of free tickets..But i also pay for nosebleeds..Bought 3 games off a buddy..$75 each...This is like the last row...

I took my son to the AHL exbition...we sat very close to the action and the whole night cost me less than $50 with tickets,food,parking AND we got a puck.

If i take my son and we pay for Platinums, it will cost roughly $600 for the night....For that price I can take my family on a nice weekend getaway..

[PhilBluff]

Going to the Pens and Blues on Oct and then Pens and Ducks in November for FREE!

Plus a few other games with my buddy whenever we really can.

[Zach6668]

I think Ottawa is a pretty perfect compromise. It helps that I don't care about the team, so even if they're mediocre, whatever, but I get to see great hockey and basically have my pick of visiting teams for the season. Tickets are almost always available, yet they sell out a bunch of games still, and the prices, while not cheap, are not costing an arm and a leg. They aren't Tampa cheap or anything, but they aren't Toronto expensive.