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Post by berner on Oct 22, 2022 23:43:58 GMT -4
So? Any post-game thoughts?
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Post by killer on Oct 23, 2022 7:59:33 GMT -4
So? Any post-game thoughts? Decent 1st period and then it fell apart after that. Hurtubise looked a bit rusty, letting a couple easy ones in, however he did make a few beauty saves that should have been goals. |
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Post by dogshockeyfan on Oct 24, 2022 7:00:42 GMT -4
It was a great first period vs Moncton then the wheels fell off. Like killer said Hurtubise made some amazing saves. But then on the other side of the coin had some very weak goals on him. They really have to stay out of the box as our pen kill is not working at all.
They looked better on Sunday, Other then those couple weak goals at the start I thought they played well. Did manage to kill off a few penalitys. Id love to see some more hits. And some more people in the seats!
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Post by frogmorton2 on Oct 24, 2022 7:21:49 GMT -4
More people in the crowd would be great. But with the memorial cup win back in June and from January onwards watching the team dominate nearly every game to a rebuild effort where inflation is still killing families. You can see why it's emptier than one would expect.
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Post by dogshockeyfan on Oct 24, 2022 7:34:45 GMT -4
I understand the inflation hurting everyone. But does anyone else think that if they lowered ticket prices just a little they could see a big impact.
I think that by lowering ticket prices you would get more butts in the seats, going to make the place more fun and more money off of the treats, parking, and merch ect. Just my thoughts
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Post by Jack Bauer on Oct 24, 2022 7:46:02 GMT -4
I understand the inflation hurting everyone. But does anyone else think that if they lowered ticket prices just a little they could see a big impact. I think that by lowering ticket prices you would get more butts in the seats, going to make the place more fun and more money off of the treats, parking, and merch ect. Just my thoughts Problem is it becomes a chicken vs the egg kind of thing with lots of opinion but little proof. CB's attendance was double what it is now 20 years ago. Was it because tickets were cheaper? Or was it because the league had more entertainment factor? We've increased the price but decreased the entertainment for all but 4-5 teams every season. If you're one of those few you probably don't mind prices but for the other 14 its a hard sell. Are people not going because its say $23 instead of $16? A few are, for sure. But I think its the entertainment factor loss that has people completely shut out who used to be regulars and the solution has nothing to do with pricing or what the entertainment factor was....it is finding a way to create new fans who don't have past knowledge to pull from. |
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Post by briansjnb on Oct 24, 2022 7:47:42 GMT -4
Agree that the prices could use some adjustment as $24 for an upper bowl seat seems inflated. Out of curiosity, I looked up all the other Maritime team prices and the Sea Dogs are the highest. Additionally, most teams have different prices for upper and lower bowl, which Saint John did away with a couple years ago. Always seemed like an odd decision.
Cape Breton: $20
Acadie-Bathurst: $20
Moncton: $21
Halifax: $21
Charlottetown: $22
Saint John: $24
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Post by Jack Bauer on Oct 24, 2022 7:48:24 GMT -4
More people in the crowd would be great. But with the memorial cup win back in June and from January onwards watching the team dominate nearly every game to a rebuild effort where inflation is still killing families. You can see why it's emptier than one would expect. Look at the financial dedication last season for your fans...season tickets plus a playoff bundle plus Memorial Cup. It takes a dedicated fan to come back and pay for the rebuild after that success. Sitting through a rebuild is tough when you know its likely going to be a long one. |
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Post by Jack Bauer on Oct 24, 2022 7:49:46 GMT -4
Agree that the prices could use some adjustment as $24 for an upper bowl seat seems inflated. Out of curiosity, I looked up all the other Maritime team prices and the Sea Dogs are the highest. Additionally, most teams have different prices for upper and lower bowl, which Saint John did away with a couple years ago. Always seemed like an odd decision. Cape Breton: $20 Acadie-Bathurst: $20 Moncton: $21 Halifax: $21 Charlottetown: $22 Saint John: $24 We've always had the same pricing for upper and lower bowl here. To me its always made sense to charge less for the worse seats but I don't think it matters much for what our issues are. |
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Post by dogshockeyfan on Oct 24, 2022 8:50:36 GMT -4
I feel that $20 is reasonable, and I agree I think they should bring back the different level pricing and make the lower bowl a little less expensive.
As for the entertainment value, does anyone have ideas of how they could bring that back?
I remember a few years ago (when we had pre season games here) the last pre season game was free. The place was full. I think people have the interest in it its just the cost. For a family of 4 to go to a game with ticket prices, parking ect its easy a $100 night, and they expect people to go each night.
I feel that things like the minor hockey nights and girl guide nights ect are good. It brings groups together and its gets butts in the seats but I think they need a little more planing a head of the event.
I heard that minor hockey teams the other night didnt find out about it until just before. Maybe they could spread the word, have a best jersey contest or dress up as your fav player of all time.
Other things like a school night, schools raise money for foodbanks or something and the people with the most get a box for the night but all schools get a deal on tickets. Then on game night do things at intermition that get the schools involved but also show how they helped the community.
what about things like a chase the ace like they have at the Islanders game, maybe a battle of the bands or a idol contest between periods.
I think we have something great in this city and small numbers make me nervous. If we lose this then what?
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Post by dogshockeyfan on Oct 24, 2022 8:54:33 GMT -4
I remember there always being 3 sets of pricing. Lower bowl, Upper Bowl and horseshoe (padded seats upper bowl)
I think it was when Trevor came that it changed. When the he added the icebar pricing changed. There was zones for a while, and games were priced depending on who we were playing and what night of the week it was.
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Post by Jack Bauer on Oct 24, 2022 9:15:15 GMT -4
I feel that $20 is reasonable, and I agree I think they should bring back the different level pricing and make the lower bowl a little less expensive. As for the entertainment value, does anyone have ideas of how they could bring that back? I remember a few years ago (when we had pre season games here) the last pre season game was free. The place was full. I think people have the interest in it its just the cost. For a family of 4 to go to a game with ticket prices, parking ect its easy a $100 night, and they expect people to go each night. I feel that things like the minor hockey nights and girl guide nights ect are good. It brings groups together and its gets butts in the seats but I think they need a little more planing a head of the event. I heard that minor hockey teams the other night didnt find out about it until just before. Maybe they could spread the word, have a best jersey contest or dress up as your fav player of all time. Other things like a school night, schools raise money for foodbanks or something and the people with the most get a box for the night but all schools get a deal on tickets. Then on game night do things at intermition that get the schools involved but also show how they helped the community. what about things like a chase the ace like they have at the Islanders game, maybe a battle of the bands or a idol contest between periods. I think we have something great in this city and small numbers make me nervous. If we lose this then what? IMO every CHL team in this country that feels they need to grow their fan base should be partnering with local school systems to get free tickets in the hands of the kids. They are the future. They don't know what the league "used to be like" before fighting and hitting went away. At the current rate we're a generation away from what we know as a 50+ team nationwide league becoming a regional super league with the biggest markets. Families can't afford it and our growth as a country is thanks to people from countries where hockey isn't being played. We get back to the grass roots or we've peaked as a hockey nation. But it starts with tickets you're already not going to sell into the hands of the future. |
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Post by bois on Oct 24, 2022 10:51:48 GMT -4
I feel like Covid killed it for me.... i was a loyal season ticket holder who almost never missed a game for 15 years..... travelled off island for many games with other friends and fans for a few years as well
when covid hit i found i could use that time and money elsewhere
even tho we had very good teams the past couple years (Charlottetown) I rarely bothered going to the rink.. i did purchase the streaming app and watched most of the games from the comfort of my home
i know most of the fans I sat with and travelled with no longer regularly attend games either.... some still purchase tickets to support the club but rarely use them
i found it harder to go in the middle of winter... and the luxury of watching from home and not having to drive at night in sometimes sketchy weather very appealing.... and this year I find it even more appealing to be able to turn off the TV and go to bed rather than sit and watch my local team get trounced (ie Saturday night)
there really aren't any marquis players left..... teams all play various forms of the same style of hockey.... it's simply become a robotic boring affair and the older teams win..... back in the infancy there was better star players or so it seemed and even the really bad teams were fun to watch because of the chance of some fights or big hits.
Just my opinion.....
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Post by dogshockeyfan on Oct 24, 2022 11:03:06 GMT -4
I think a lot of people are missing the thoughness that we used to have in hockey. In a game like Sunday when the dogs are down early a fight was able to get the fans (and team) back into it. Think back to the Mem Cup. Riley Bezeau and how that one fight got the team and building back into a game that they were losing.
I know we have to look after players saftey but I also think its a part of the game that is important. People want to see hard hitting hockey again!
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Post by frogmorton2 on Oct 24, 2022 14:21:12 GMT -4
Agree that the prices could use some adjustment as $24 for an upper bowl seat seems inflated. Out of curiosity, I looked up all the other Maritime team prices and the Sea Dogs are the highest. Additionally, most teams have different prices for upper and lower bowl, which Saint John did away with a couple years ago. Always seemed like an odd decision. Cape Breton: $20 Acadie-Bathurst: $20 Moncton: $21 Halifax: $21 Charlottetown: $22 Saint John: $24 We've always had the same pricing for upper and lower bowl here. To me its always made sense to charge less for the worse seats but I don't think it matters much for what our issues are. That's where I am at. Season tickets for the Covid and Memorial Cup seasons. (was away during the 3 payoff games) and had the full Memorial Package. I'm taking the year off of commitment games, but will be going to individual games when I can. I'm not too bothered about going to see the team be outplayed most nights when you're watching another good team (Quebec as an example). But I think they should be lowering tickets, working with schools, working with local companies to keep people engaged. |
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