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Post by lirette on Sept 27, 2018 10:26:01 GMT -4
Well SMG is managing our new facility and they do indeed have the authority to set the standards and procedures on entrance security and they have. Correct me if I am wrong here but I am not aware of other venues in the Q league that has metal detection and screening upon entering QMJHL games so perhaps this is a first. I am not gonna debate the issue for and against because SMG has set their policy. It is like all other noted issues on Wildcat games( parking,concession price, security lineups etc. ), people will vote with their feet if it affects them negatively, that’s human nature. There will come a point where the downtown centre will just be tagged as it is - The Centre in that the hype and newness will wear off. It will just be the place to go to see Wildcat hockey(I am speaking for Wildcat hockey here, nothing else). I believe the attendance and STH levels will go back to traditional levels and support as it has over the past 14 yrs that we have been STH. Just my views! Both Halifax & Quebec have similar security procedures as what SMG has implemented. |
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Post by npsh on Sept 27, 2018 11:06:12 GMT -4
Well SMG is managing our new facility and they do indeed have the authority to set the standards and procedures on entrance security and they have. Correct me if I am wrong here but I am not aware of other venues in the Q league that has metal detection and screening upon entering QMJHL games so perhaps this is a first. I am not gonna debate the issue for and against because SMG has set their policy. It is like all other noted issues on Wildcat games( parking,concession price, security lineups etc. ), people will vote with their feet if it affects them negatively, that’s human nature. There will come a point where the downtown centre will just be tagged as it is - The Centre in that the hype and newness will wear off. It will just be the place to go to see Wildcat hockey(I am speaking for Wildcat hockey here, nothing else). I believe the attendance and STH levels will go back to traditional levels and support as it has over the past 14 yrs that we have been STH. Just my views! Both Halifax & Quebec have similar security procedures as what SMG has implemented. Ok, thanks for the correction. Last time I was in Halifax for a wildcats game was four years ago and I don’t remember at that time if there was screening for metal items but there certainly could have been. |
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Post by WHEELsnipePARTY on Sept 27, 2018 12:05:25 GMT -4
Both Halifax & Quebec have similar security procedures as what SMG has implemented. Ok, thanks for the correction. Last time I was in Halifax for a wildcats game was four years ago and I don’t remember at that time if there was screening for metal items but there certainly could have been. There wouldn’t of been, I believe they only started it last season in Halifax |
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Post by lirette on Sept 27, 2018 12:20:28 GMT -4
Most reports that I've seen from the show last night were that having 4 gates open instead of 1 was a huge improvement and the lines were moving very fast to get in. If they do the same Friday and going forward there should be no big concerns around wait times and this will blow over just like the parking fiasco. Although in all honesty there was mixed reports from Keith Urban, some found the lines moved pretty fast and others complained. Likely opinions are going to be mixed depending what experience you have getting into other venues.
This is why the city paid SMG to run the building. They've made adjustments at nearly every event so far. Wildcat fans are definitely benefitting from having several events before the home opener to work out the kinks.
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Post by npsh on Sept 27, 2018 12:32:13 GMT -4
Like the vast majority, I am very much looking forward to home opener tomorrow night.
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Post by SteveUL on Sept 27, 2018 15:01:44 GMT -4
To have the opinion of the Metal detectors being overkill is just plain horsesh*t. Sure you're entitled to your opinion but that opinion simply makes you look dumb. You're complaining about the extra security which is present in tens of thousands of private areanas locations around the world? It's a fact of life there, whiners. Maybe try traveling outside of Moncton or NB for once in your life and see the world? Maybe read a book for starters rather than complaining? Fact of life: A determined criminal with a death wish would indeed be able to threaten the arena. This security is for the paying customers inside the BUILDING, not the outside. SMG owns the building and wants all attending events and games there to be safe and secure and to be up to date with security measures. Sure, a determined person could get in, that is a fact. But also another fact is that these security measures are a line of defence against criminals without going overboard (Folks, if you're really inconvenienced by a extra 5 minutes in a line just take a look in the mirror and take a lap, it's just dumb, stop complaining about 5 minutes). This line of defence of security will prevent people from bringing drugs, firearms, and other items which can either be deemed hazardous or negatively affect the experience of good event goers inside the rink. So this security may not stop a determined person one day, but it may indeed delay it from happening or minimize the damage a determined person can inflict First of all calm the fuck down you have no idea who I am or where I've been. Just voicing my opinion. I don't like living in a nanny state where people get patted down because old people like you get scared of their shadow and can't go to a hockey game without pissing themselves in fear. How is a metal detector or patting people down going to stop someone with a gun or a knife? It's stupid and a bit pathetic. As I said before the entire purpose of it is to stop people bringing their own beer/liquor in to the venue. If you believe anything else you're a sucker. Hey, if they were to just admit that I might not really care (I'd still voice my opinion that it's stupid!), but the BS about security is laughable. You're going to have people line up outside like sitting ducks for security reasons? Also if anyone is bringing drugs to the game please share with the rest of us. Some of these games get boring. No one is complaining about five minutes we just think it's over kill. I literally could not care less about waiting to get in. It's about the principal of the matter. Not gonna stop me from going to games but I'll laugh at the thing every time. That said, it's not worth you almost having a heart attack over it so I'll withdraw my comment if it makes you sleep better at night. The Hospital is already over crowded without people like you taking up beds because you got mad on the internet... Actually ... the entire purpose is to show that they are doing something ... for when they get sued by 5000 people when something does actually happen. |
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Post by hfxfan09 on Sept 27, 2018 17:41:35 GMT -4
Ok, thanks for the correction. Last time I was in Halifax for a wildcats game was four years ago and I don’t remember at that time if there was screening for metal items but there certainly could have been. There wouldn’t of been, I believe they only started it last season in Halifax No, it's been the last 3 seasons at least or at least it feels like it. And we don't have metal detectors just to test out at select games. We just have security that can check your bags/Purses if they deem it necessary. |
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Post by wild1 on Sept 28, 2018 22:46:38 GMT -4
Anyone else find it weird that there are no red goal lights in the new arena? Just seems strange without them.
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Post by kuba on Sept 28, 2018 23:40:52 GMT -4
League decision .
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Post by catzfans on Sept 29, 2018 0:11:53 GMT -4
Any idea who controls the lighting? A couple instances tonight on near goals of the lights going down during the play. Of course there are still kinks being worked out but they could have waited a few extra seconds to confirm the puck went in. |
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Post by ghum13wildcats on Sept 29, 2018 0:20:06 GMT -4
I was very disappointed in tonight game, by the fact that if your are waiting in consession line they don’t have play on the TVs while waiting basically, you’d have to be at your seat till periods ends, which could be easily fixed?
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Post by caker on Oct 3, 2018 8:18:12 GMT -4
We will be in Moncton this weekend and are considering taking in the game Saturday night. Any recommendations for parking?
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Post by SteveUL on Oct 3, 2018 10:12:18 GMT -4
We will be in Moncton this weekend and are considering taking in the game Saturday night. Any recommendations for parking? There are a few private lots on Highfield and Weldon that are charging $10 for the night. They are never full so far. I have been parking up on St. George (on street parking) near to the Highfield intersection, and walking down (about 5-6 min walk). The earlier you get there the better choices you have for on-street parking which will be free on weekends and after 6:00 pm on week days. |
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Post by Captain Obvious on Oct 3, 2018 10:25:21 GMT -4
We will be in Moncton this weekend and are considering taking in the game Saturday night. Any recommendations for parking? It depends how close you want to be, there are lots near the building at 10$, or if you don't mind a 5 minute walk, there is on street parking if you get there early. |
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Post by lirette on Oct 3, 2018 10:41:05 GMT -4
We will be in Moncton this weekend and are considering taking in the game Saturday night. Any recommendations for parking? This website isn't perfect but it has a map of where all the on street parking is and where some of the lots are www.mybestoption.ca/moncton-north-park-and-walkThe earlier you get there or farther you are willing to walk the more chance you can get a free spot on the street. I doubt it will be a huge crowd given its the 4th game in 8 days and a Quebec team, so you shouldn't have too much of an issue. If you prefer a garage there's one on church street that should have spots, considering the top level was empty for Keith Urban. |
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