simplyputsi 0 #151 November 9, 2006 Yeah tell me about it. I don't know how many people I had to convince to go to a game, then spend all game splaining it to them. However I have converted at least 3 or 4 people to fans of hockey. Hartley is staying!!! We like him very much.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #152 November 9, 2006 Just as long as you're doing your civic duty and getting people out there! What was the team before? I think it was the Flames--or am I confused? Anyway, the good part about having a luke-warm fan base is that you can usually get decent seats. Maybe that's changing by now, though.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #153 November 9, 2006 Yup, when I find out people have not been to a live hockey game, I'm like oh you are going with me next time and you will like it. I hope I have this right, but I think Atlanta was an expansion team, not a moved team. I could be wrong. You can almost always get good seats at phillips, but they can be spensive. I get the college 15 dollar tickets which are upper level. You can see everything from up there though so it's not bad. We usually move down to the ledge seats after we see no one is sitting there. Why waste the goods seats.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #154 November 9, 2006 No, you're correct. They were an expansion team. But years before, in another era, there actually was another team down there. That's why it could've been the Flames (now Calgary)--but I'm not sure if that's right. Anybody know? $15 means you can go to a lot of games. Sweet!TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #155 November 9, 2006 We used to have a team called the Knights. I don't think that was a pro team though. Yup, I went to I believe 20 something games last year and the year before that I think even more. I don't know how much longer my college id will work though. Not exactly in college anymoreSkymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #156 November 9, 2006 The Knights--maybe that's it. I knew there was a team there once upon a time. Keep up the good work. Just tell them you're an "alternative student," which is what they called me when I went back to law school. That's just a euphemism for "old." It's either something like that, or you're just very indecisive and can't choose a major. The $15 seat is sacred and should not be willingly sacrificed.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #157 November 9, 2006 Quote The $15 seat is sacred and should not be willingly sacrificed. It was $10 2 years back, before the lockout. The seats you get are $24, or $36 seats. They also have deal for military people. They sometimes give them the $55 seats for 15. Just so happens I have a military i.d. as well. Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #158 November 9, 2006 Quote It was $10 2 years back, before the lockout. The seats you get are $24, or $36 seats. They also have deal for military people. They sometimes give them the $55 seats for 15. Just so happens I have a military i.d. as well. Those are good prices. I think our cheapest seats are $46 and if there are any deals going, I apparently don't qualify for any of them. I'm afraid to ask about this military I.D. of yours, so I won't.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #159 November 9, 2006 QuoteNo, you're correct. They were an expansion team. But years before, in another era, there actually was another team down there. That's why it could've been the Flames (now Calgary)--but I'm not sure if that's right. Anybody know? Calgary Flames History 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #160 November 9, 2006 QuoteQuoteNo, you're correct. They were an expansion team. But years before, in another era, there actually was another team down there. That's why it could've been the Flames (now Calgary)--but I'm not sure if that's right. Anybody know? Calgary Flames History 'Shell Wahoooo!!! Leave it to Shell to dig up the real thing. Thanks! (And I feel better to know that I wasn't going crazy--at least, not about this!)TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #161 November 9, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteNo, you're correct. They were an expansion team. But years before, in another era, there actually was another team down there. That's why it could've been the Flames (now Calgary)--but I'm not sure if that's right. Anybody know? Calgary Flames History 'Shell Wahoooo!!! Leave it to Shell to dig up the real thing. Thanks! (And I feel better to know that I wasn't going crazy--at least, not about this!) Glad to help! And to help assure you that you're not totally crazy! 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #162 November 10, 2006 That's reassuring! TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmilingPhoenix 0 #163 November 16, 2006 I get to go to my first hockey game Friday night in Seattle! After having read this thread earlier this month, I'm all psyched up! Plus I get to sit in the box seats which sounds cool- but I do wonder if it will be as much fun as the cheap seats? Any advice for a virgin? Because life is an adventure - it may not be the one you planned, but then it wouldn't be an adventure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #164 November 16, 2006 My advice: HAVE FUN! TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmilingPhoenix 0 #165 November 16, 2006 What's a hat trick? Because life is an adventure - it may not be the one you planned, but then it wouldn't be an adventure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #166 November 16, 2006 It's when the same player scores three goals in a game. It's tradition that the fans throw their caps on the ice when that happens. A natural hat trick is when the same player scores those three goals consecutively. Just wait until you try to follow the puck. It moves FAST.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #167 November 16, 2006 QuoteI get to go to my first hockey game Friday night in Seattle! After having read this thread earlier this month, I'm all psyched up! Plus I get to sit in the box seats which sounds cool- but I do wonder if it will be as much fun as the cheap seats? Any advice for a virgin? Drink beer ... yell at the refs ... have fun. While the cheap seats may be more fun, the box seats are much more comfy! Enjoy!!! You're gonna LOVE it!!! 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #168 November 16, 2006 I like watching hockey games from higher up as I find it easier to see the plays developing. I was fortunate to see Wayne Gretzky play a couple of times from the cheap seats (Winnipeg Arena and the old Montreal Forum) and it was fascinating to watch him and realize what an amazing playmaker he was. It's easier to see when people are open and get an idea of the positional aspects of the game. You don't get that watching on tv as they usually follow the puck and you don't get an overall view of the ice. Down close is good too, don't get me wrong! Have fun!-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #169 November 16, 2006 QuoteI like watching hockey games from higher up as I find it easier to see the plays developing. I was fortunate to see Wayne Gretzky play a couple of times from the cheap seats (Winnipeg Arena and the old Montreal Forum) and it was fascinating to watch him and realize what an amazing playmaker he was. It's easier to see when people are open and get an idea of the positional aspects of the game. You don't get that watching on tv as they usually follow the puck and you don't get an overall view of the ice. Down close is good too, don't get me wrong! Have fun! I miss the Jets. 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmilingPhoenix 0 #170 November 16, 2006 Quote Drink beer ... beer light - check Quote yell at the refs ... pretend they are turtle - check Quote have fun. act like I'm jumping out of a plane - check Because life is an adventure - it may not be the one you planned, but then it wouldn't be an adventure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #171 November 16, 2006 Quotecheck - check - check You'll do just fine! 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carpediem 0 #172 November 16, 2006 I pop my cherry too friday night at a flames vs red wings game, fuck ya! Those who do, can't explain. Those who don't, can't understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #173 November 16, 2006 QuoteI pop my cherry too friday night at a flames vs red wings game, fuck ya! GO CALGARY!!! (You are planning to cheer for the right team, aren't you?)TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carpediem 0 #174 November 16, 2006 You know it. My roommate is a wings fan too. The loser buys the beer for the night Those who do, can't explain. Those who don't, can't understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #175 November 16, 2006 Hope your roommate knows what kind of beer you like! (What's wrong with them?!)TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
