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Post by Briwhel on Jan 11, 2019 9:14:59 GMT -4
The Dogs travel to Bathurst for the first 2 straight in Bathurst i can remember.
The games will be huge as both teams are close to Shawinigan for 16th.
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Post by SteveUL on Jan 11, 2019 9:22:02 GMT -4
The Dogs travel to Bathurst for the first 2 straight in Bathurst i can remember. The games will be huge as both teams are close to Shawinigan for 16th. That is odd. I know teams like Cape Breton will play double-headers because they have further to travel (approx 7.5 hrs), but Saint John is only 4 hours away. Will both games be well attended or will fans pick one or the other to go to? Both games should be very competitive as they are very meaningful games to both teams. I'm calling a split. SJ will win tonight, and relax a little for Saturday (pressure will be off), but Bathurst will play a higher pressure game on Saturday and win. |
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Post by Jack Bauer on Jan 11, 2019 9:26:37 GMT -4
Will both games be well attended or will fans pick one or the other to go to? Both games should be very competitive as they are very meaningful games to both teams. I'd say any casual fan looking at those games is picking 1 of the 2 as 2 straight can get pricey which is possibly/likely a reason they're a casual fan. Especially this time of year post Christmas and peak "heat your home" season. |
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Post by bois on Jan 11, 2019 12:54:38 GMT -4
Will both games be well attended or will fans pick one or the other to go to? Both games should be very competitive as they are very meaningful games to both teams. I'd say any casual fan looking at those games is picking 1 of the 2 as 2 straight can get pricey which is possibly/likely a reason they're a casual fan. Especially this time of year post Christmas and peak "heat your home" season. I don't think either team has an abundance of casual fans who will bother to attend at all right now |
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Post by Jack Bauer on Jan 11, 2019 13:56:37 GMT -4
I'd say any casual fan looking at those games is picking 1 of the 2 as 2 straight can get pricey which is possibly/likely a reason they're a casual fan. Especially this time of year post Christmas and peak "heat your home" season. I don't think either team has an abundance of casual fans who will bother to attend at all right now Oh for sure. But i'd say any who are will pick between 1 or the other. Walk up ticket prices for 2 games can get pricey for 2 adults. |
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Post by bois on Jan 11, 2019 14:01:23 GMT -4
I don't think either team has an abundance of casual fans who will bother to attend at all right now Oh for sure. But i'd say any who are will pick between 1 or the other. Walk up ticket prices for 2 games can get pricey for 2 adults. if i'm a casual hockey fan in SJ or Bathurst this year..... i'm only going to a game if there's a special talent on the other team I want to see.... ie Lafrenniere.. or a powerhouse team (DRummondville)... i'm not paying to watch the worst teams in the league do battle with each other obviously if you're a fan of the titan or dogs in particular... that is different |
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Post by Slap Shooter on Jan 11, 2019 14:02:02 GMT -4
The entertainment value is starting to come back in the Dogs games. Even when they lose the game they haven't been getting blown out every night like they were. The team is starting to look much better. The start of the season was awful. They would be down by a few goals early with no hope in coming back.
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Post by downthemiddle on Jan 11, 2019 14:24:21 GMT -4
Some casual fans might be more apt to take in a game against a fellow bad team seeing it as a chance to win.
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Post by SteveUL on Jan 11, 2019 15:11:18 GMT -4
Oh for sure. But i'd say any who are will pick between 1 or the other. Walk up ticket prices for 2 games can get pricey for 2 adults. if i'm a casual hockey fan in SJ or Bathurst this year..... i'm only going to a game if there's a special talent on the other team I want to see.... ie Lafrenniere.. or a powerhouse team (DRummondville)... i'm not paying to watch the worst teams in the league do battle with each other obviously if you're a fan of the titan or dogs in particular... that is different If I was in SJ, I would not be interested in watching Drummondville plow through their young team. I'd expect an 8-2 type game and that's not interesting for anybody. This game is probably going to be 5-4 or in that area, back and forth, and a fairly interesting game since the outcome is not so easy to decide. You also have a provincial rival, so that adds a little to it. But this game is probably on Rogers also (or at least it should be) and so that will keep many home to watch in the warmth of their home. |
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Post by berner on Jan 11, 2019 15:19:04 GMT -4
if i'm a casual hockey fan in SJ or Bathurst this year..... i'm only going to a game if there's a special talent on the other team I want to see.... ie Lafrenniere.. or a powerhouse team (DRummondville)... i'm not paying to watch the worst teams in the league do battle with each other obviously if you're a fan of the titan or dogs in particular... that is different If I was in SJ, I would not be interested in watching Drummondville plow through their young team. I'd expect an 8-2 type game and that's not interesting for anybody. This game is probably going to be 5-4 or in that area, back and forth, and a fairly interesting game since the outcome is not so easy to decide. You also have a provincial rival, so that adds a little to it. But this game is probably on Rogers also (or at least it should be) and so that will keep many home to watch in the warmth of their home. I’m in SJ and I’d love to see Drummondville come to town! Not only to see our boy Joe Veleno, but also all the talent they have amassed. I realize the game will be one-sided, but as a hockey fan it’s really cool to see a stacked team perform. I also wish I could see the double header this weekend but can’t make it to Bathurst. Nice rink tho, was there for a game a few years ago. |
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Post by juliansteed on Jan 11, 2019 16:23:54 GMT -4
I doubt attendance will be much different than if Bathurst were to play at home back to back nights against 2 different opponents, which would be fairly common. Most casual fans would still choose one or the other unless there was something especially intriguing about both opponents, which would be rare. Might get a few move Sea Dogs fans since they could get 2 games in 1 trip, but that still wouldn't be many.
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Post by juliansteed on Jan 11, 2019 16:41:57 GMT -4
Whatever happens, neither team should be accused of tanking since neither own their 1st round pick in 2019.
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Post by Briwhel on Jan 11, 2019 21:28:20 GMT -4
1 down
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Post by juliansteed on Jan 11, 2019 21:30:57 GMT -4
Prikryl with the OT winner after getting the shootout winner the other night. It seems ever since I said he wouldn't be back next year, he's started playing a lot better.
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Post by scotian1 on Jan 11, 2019 23:00:14 GMT -4
With a win tomorrow, a possibility to move into a playoff spot.
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