Winnipeg Jets - Page 144

freeweed · #**2861** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 4:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mininari

I wouldn't worry too much. 2000 leftover for walk-ups, plus I would expect to see a "healthy" resale rate for season ticket holders who maybe want to sell a few, or can't make a game. I expect an official "ticket listing and resale site" will pop up down the road, as they have in other markets.

As already mentioned, it's only 1000. Which I'm pretty sure is the lowest number available in the league by a long shot (someone correct me if I'm wrong - where CAN you find "# of STH" lists anyway?).

But you're right, there will be a goodly amount of resales - I know of several friends who are buying with the specific intention of doing just that for many games. Ticketmaster runs the "official" site for many teams and TNSE has confirmed they will be doing the same for Winnipeg. Plus, Winnipeg stands to have a lot more group purchases than many cities - that helps keep things flowing during lean times. You're less likely to have a STH revolt because fewer people are into it for 5 figures.

I suspect that if you're willing to watch Florida, or Columbus, or another low-drawing team, you'll be able to get tickets if you try hard enough. So hopefully a lot of people get a chance to see games this season. Including me - I'm trying my damndest to get invited to a game!

Mininari · #**2862** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 4:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by freeweed

As already mentioned, it's only 1000.
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Changed. Just read back and saw Rypinion's post. Thanks for the clarity.

Plus I'm sure private resale prices will inflate when certain teams come to town...
Leafs tickets anyone?

freeweed · #**2863** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 5:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mininari

Plus I'm sure private resale prices will inflate when certain teams come to town...
Leafs tickets anyone?

Leafs tickets will be some of, if not the hottest tickets in town. If you think I'm joking, you never saw them visit during the Jets era.

It pains me to say this, too. I'm the last person you'd call a Leaf fan - just ask our resident Torontonians on any other hockey thread.

h0twired · #**2864** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 5:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by freeweed

Leafs tickets will be some of, if not the hottest tickets in town.

That's the case in all Canadian NHL cities.

freeweed · #**2865** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 5:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by h0twired

That's the case in all Canadian NHL cities.

Not here. Vancouver (and when they're good, Edmonton) is by far the most asked for. I suspect that within a few short years Winnipeg will change and the divisional rivalries will heat up again. People care a lot less about the "original" 6 stuff these days, considering more and more hockey fans were born post-expansion.

h0twired · #**2866** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 5:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by freeweed

Not here. Vancouver (and when they're good, Edmonton) is by far the most asked for. I suspect that within a few short years Winnipeg will change and the divisional rivalries will heat up again. People care a lot less about the "original" 6 stuff these days, considering more and more hockey fans were born post-expansion.

Are you kidding me? When I was in Calgary ALL of the maritimers would be trying to get Toronto tickets. The problem is that the Leafs only come to Calgary every other year so the effect is less obvious.

Edmonton and Vancouver are obvious divisional rivalries in Calgary, but Leafs fans are everywhere and covet the ability to see their team play.

freeweed · #**2867** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 5:51 PM**

The fewer Leaf visits certainly help, but trust me - I get 10x the people asking me for Canucks tickets as I do Leafs tickets. Hell, I used to be able to still find Leaf tickets at Sportchek. Habs too, for that matter. And this was back when they didn't even come here every year (they visit annually now, that changed a couple of years ago)!

Maybe it depends on which circles you run in. I know a lot more people here from Edmonton or BC than the Maritimes.

I also base it on how many opposing jerseys are visible. The 'dome is almost half Canucks jerseys these days.

Riverman · #**2868** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 4:03 AM**

The most expensive seats (P1) are sold out for the next 5 years! Amazing.

On Tuesday while listening to the announcements and the need to sell 13K season tickets, I honestly did not think they could do it. Committing almost six grand per seat for 5 years is a big deal.

Glad I was wrong.

rrskylar · #**2869** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 4:31 AM**

^ Was hoping there would be a SSP box at the MTS centre!

1ajs · #**2870** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 4:37 AM**

who would like to be in sat a ssp pool?

rrskylar · #**2871** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 4:41 AM**

^ Sorry Adrian, couple buddies hounding me to join them in sharing tickets.

dennis · #**2872** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 5:52 AM**

Since there is a 3 to 5 year commitment to season tickets, I wonder if there will be a waiting list. If it is relatively large, could it be a guage for the demand for the new winnipeg team. What is the market size for Winnipeg's new NHL team? I know the metropolitain area has greater than 750,000 people by now. What about areas nearby that are not included in the CMA? There are some municipalities that seem to have a burgeoning economy and high population growth nearby such as Steinbach, St. Andrews, Rockwood, Hannover, Stanley, Winkler, Morden etc. Some are even closer to the city of Winnipeg than communities within the CMA. What about North Dakota and Northern Minnesota and Sakatchewan? From what I understand, there are groups of people from Saskatchewan that buy tickets for Oilers and Flames hockey. Will Winnipeg's new team split Saskatchewan's allegiance 3 ways?

sledhead35 · #**2873** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 1:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Riverman

The most expensive seats (P1) are sold out for the next 5 years! Amazing.

On Tuesday while listening to the announcements and the need to sell 13K season tickets, I honestly did not think they could do it. Committing almost six grand per seat for 5 years is a big deal.

Glad I was wrong.

my thoughts exactly, good to hear!

the true test will be weather or not the $200 000 corperate suites will sell.

1ajs · #**2874** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 1:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by sledhead35

my thoughts exactly, good to hear!

the true test will be weather or not the $200 000 corperate suites will sell.

they've prolly allready sold tem

1ajs · #**2875** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 1:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by rrskylar

^ Sorry Adrian, couple buddies hounding me to join them in sharing tickets.

o well

anyone els?

rypinion · #**2876** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 1:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by rypinion

1,000 for walk ups. It goes like this:

13,000 - Season Tickets
1,000 - Number of Seats in Private Suites
1,000 - Walk ups available for single game sales
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15,000

Just to add to this, in the Free Press today it was pointed out that the NHL keeps "a few hundred" seats for "players' families, visiting players availability and for league executives". So those tickets wouldn't be available until game day or just a bit earlier (and obviously only if they aren't accounted for).

Riverman · #**2877** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 1:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by rypinion

Just to add to this, in the Free Press today it was pointed out that the NHL keeps "a few hundred" seats for "players' families, visiting players availability and for league executives". So those tickets wouldn't be available until game day or just a bit earlier (and obviously only if they aren't accounted for).

So there will be the odd good seat available - that's good to hear. I'd like to see a couple of games a year and I'm not fond of sitting in the rafters.

h0twired · #**2878** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 1:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by Riverman

The most expensive seats (P1) are sold out for the next 5 years! Amazing.

Really?

Did they announce that? Or is it as a result of people trying to buy them yesterday?

drew · #**2879** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 2:04 PM**

^ they were unavailable for purchase as of about 2pm yesterday...

1ajs · #**2880** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 9:44 PM**

wow.........

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