Canes Awarded 2011 All Star Game [Archive] - Page 2

nccanes

04-22-2010, 12:42 PM

I have 1 outdated jersey that I don't wear anymore. That's it. I just can't bring myself to spend that kind of money on a single usage item I guess.

But I do chuckle when I see someone with a Pitkanen jersey because he's such....an enigma to me, I'm always like "hmm, I'm not sure about that person". ;) :lol:

ButtersSaysNo

04-22-2010, 01:12 PM

I think we have close to 20. And no I don't know WTF we are thinking every time we buy another one. :crazy::laugh::lol::spin::D

The Rock

04-22-2010, 01:22 PM

I've only got 6, I still need to add to collection.

nccanes

04-22-2010, 01:57 PM

I think we have close to 20. And no I don't know WTF we are thinking every time we buy another one. :crazy::laugh::lol::spin::D

Love the honesty Butters! :lol: :kiss:

KaniacFever

04-22-2010, 01:59 PM

I'm an amateur, I've only got 7.

But add in the boyfriends and i've reached 2 digits, 10.

Which means I 100% have to get an ASG jersey :lol:

Deke

04-22-2010, 02:07 PM

But I do chuckle when I see someone with a Pitkanen jersey because he's such....an enigma to me, I'm always like "hmm, I'm not sure about that person". ;) :lol:

You can tell a lot about a person by what jersey they choose to invest their hard earned money in ;)

Left Wing Lock

04-22-2010, 02:26 PM

So what does it mean when you have over 100 jerseys?

And only 9 of them are Hurricanes jerseys...

nccanes

04-22-2010, 02:46 PM

So what does it mean when you have over 100 jerseys?

You are really rich or really stupid? ;)

livinthedream

04-22-2010, 02:51 PM

Mr. LTD is a jersey collector and enjoys the variety. I'm just the opposite, I'm very stingy about selecting jerseys, so I only have a few, but I'm deeply attached to the few I have.

KaniacFever

04-22-2010, 03:13 PM

Mr. LTD is a jersey collector and enjoys the variety. I'm just the opposite, I'm very stingy about selecting jerseys, so I only have a few, but I'm deeply attached to the few I have.

I wonder who those jersey's are of :lol:

You can tell a lot about a person by what jersey they choose to invest their hard earned money in ;)

Alright, Deke, dish what's it say about me ;)

ButtersSaysNo

04-22-2010, 03:22 PM

Changing ASG subject for a second, did anyone else make reservations at the Comfort Suites beside Backyard Bistro for the Fri and Sat nights of ASG weekend?

Left Wing Lock

04-22-2010, 03:38 PM

You are really rich or really stupid? ;)

Or really smart with my purchases. I usually don't pay more than $30-40 for a jersey. And probably 50% of my collection are player jerseys.

The most I've ever paid for a jersey (other than game-used) was $80 for a Crosby jersey (which was only because I was getting it signed later that week).

Picked up a Staal jersey for $40 a few years back, and a Whitney 3rd for $25 last month.

It's all about where you look, not how much you spend...

Jay

04-22-2010, 03:42 PM

Or really smart with my purchases. I usually don't pay more than $30-40 for a jersey. And probably 50% of my collection are player jerseys.

The most I've ever paid for a jersey (other than game-used) was $80 for a Crosby jersey (which was only because I was getting it signed later that week).

Picked up a Staal jersey for $40 a few years back, and a Whitney 3rd for $25 last month.

It's all about where you look, not how much you spend...

I want to look where you're looking. I can haz a McBain or Sutter jersey in 3x for cheapytimes?

SouthernHockeyChick

04-22-2010, 04:47 PM

Mr. LTD is a jersey collector and enjoys the variety. I'm just the opposite, I'm very stingy about selecting jerseys, so I only have a few, but I'm deeply attached to the few I have.

Same here. I only have jerseys of my favorite players. I had an O'Neill. When he left I wore it or a practice jersey until I developed a new favorite....Cullen. Mine are well-loved and well-worn. And still CCM.

Mr SHC has Markov....got it the day he was traded. :mad: And now Sutter.

I had planned to get a new one this summer but....with Finland, ASG AND Mr SHC becoming un-employed again....maybe not.

Kat

04-22-2010, 05:05 PM

Mr Kat and I each have red, white, and black. None are personalized and the blacks were xmas gifts. I got my red and white for less than $35 each. No plans to personalize any of them.

I also have 4 Pgh jerseys, 1 from 1991 (Paul Coffey, signed), 1 vintage blue (actual vintage, not remake), and 2 blacks (that came in the auction with the vintage). Oh, and Mr Kat has a Team Canada, and I have a Paul Kariya Ducks jersey ($15 on ebay).

So that's... 12? Oh, and more practice and adult league jerseys and socks than I want to count (40+).

livinthedream

04-22-2010, 05:11 PM

I wonder who those jersey's are of :lol:

In retrospect, had I known I'd be lucky enough to get one of Tuomo's game-worn jerseys, I'd have probably picked a different player for my black alternate jersey. But at the time I just had to have a black jersey and I just had to have a Ruutu jersey, so there was no other option. Wouldn't trade anything for my Suomi jersey or my 05-06 Brindy jersey though.

I'll probably get an ASG jersey just because of the specialness of the event. And if it so happens that either Cam or Jussi is chosen to be in that game, all the better! :D

KaniacFever

04-22-2010, 08:15 PM

In retrospect, had I known I'd be lucky enough to get one of Tuomo's game-worn jerseys, I'd have probably picked a different player for my black alternate jersey. But at the time I just had to have a black jersey and I just had to have a Ruutu jersey, so there was no other option. Wouldn't trade anything for my Suomi jersey or my 05-06 Brindy jersey though.

I'll probably get an ASG jersey just because of the specialness of the event. And if it so happens that either Cam or Jussi is chosen to be in that game, all the better! :D

Me either, on that Suomi jersey :D

I can't really talk cause I have 2 Timmy's. :lol:

Shell

04-22-2010, 08:48 PM

I have a few blank jerseys since I quit personalizing them too. My O'Neill jersey does me no good. I can kind of get away with my Adams jersey since Thamthanov wears the same number and my hair covers the name, but, well, I don't really need a Thamthanov jersey :evil:

Left Wing Lock

04-23-2010, 08:14 AM

I want to look where you're looking. I can haz a McBain or Sutter jersey in 3x for cheapytimes?

Well, the easiest way to get it on the cheap would be to hunt around and find a blank jersey for a good price. Then contact one of the MANY people on ebay that sell lettering kits. They can probably custom make a kit for whoever you want. Then, either attach the kit to the jersey yourself, or make friends with someone who does alterations, and they can usually do it for you.

All in all, you should be able to get a jersey done up for around $80 or less. ($30 jersey, $25 letter kit, $25 install)

ButtersSaysNo

04-23-2010, 08:39 AM

We ponied up and bought authentic 3rd jerseys because I just do not like the replicas in the new generation of jerseys. With the old style of jersey, replicas were fine with me, but do not like replicas in new style jerseys.

rosey12

04-23-2010, 02:16 PM

I have 3 Chad's. :lol: I was lucky enough to win a Rats jersey so that was the most recent addition.

It takes a while for a player to get on the jersey list for me, but I've got 2 or 3 that are next in line. You know, when I have an extra $170. ;)

puckin_A

04-23-2010, 05:58 PM

I had planned to get a new one this summer but....with Finland, ASG AND Mr SHC becoming un-employed again....maybe not.

sorry to hear that SHC.

livinthedream

05-05-2010, 09:36 PM

Canes Announce All-Star Organizing Committee (http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=528090&navid=DL|CAR|home)

RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced the formation of the 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend Local Organizing Committee. The group of 27 civic and business leaders will work to put together the events surrounding the 58th NHL All-Star Game, to be held at the RBC Center on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011.

Scott Dupree, Vice President for Sports Marketing for the Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Alison Barnwell, Executive Director of the Greater Raleigh Sports Council, will serve as co-chairs for the committee.

The 2011 All-Star Game will mark the fourth time that the Hurricanes have hosted a major NHL event, as the team hosted the Stanley Cup Final in 2002 and 2006, as well as the NHL Entry Draft in 2004. It marks just the second major-league All-Star Game to take place in North Carolina, as Charlotte hosted the 1991 NBA All-Star Game.

A full list of the committee members is available at the web link.

Wonder if they'll be looking for volunteers for some of the events around town?

caneshockeychick

05-05-2010, 10:13 PM

I may have to have a talk with one of my HT Customers. If I hear anything, I'll let you know.

nccanes

05-06-2010, 06:09 AM

Wonder if they'll be looking for volunteers for some of the events around town?

Unless they do it differently than all the prior ones, I expect this will have a big volunteer component.

We're still on the fence about the 12/26 game plan decision. I'm really leaning toward doing the 12, taking my chances on whatever AS event the 12 gamers might get and then just volunteering as my 'experience'.

SoCalcaniac

05-06-2010, 07:20 AM

Wonder if they'll be looking for volunteers for some of the events around town?

OH they'll be looking big time for volunteers- similar to what they do for the Draft.

When we were in ATL, we met several Thrashers STHers/fans who decided they'd volunteer for the various events- We met a guy at the Hyatt Regency who was driving various NHL players (He had Rick Nash and Joe Thornton duty at the airport) and then the rest of his weekend was going to be spent with various media -- he told me he was taking CBC people to the airport at the end of the event; One lady we chatted with was an "All Star Ambassador" her gig would be dealing with the families and "guests of the NHL" for the whole weekend. They both explained that they were given a list/choice of what they could do- Some people could only work an "event" i.e. the skills competition and not the game itself- or the autograph event with the "young stars" or the Red Carpet event or the luncheon with the coaches, etc. etc. Whatever you could do, they'd utilize you. From what we gathered, there was alot of good opptys for volunteers to work the ASG itself, because they have so many needs for people not familiar with the building, and because it's a "corporate" type of event, where they'd need people who are familiar and can help play host.

I'd be truly surprised too, if they didn't use volunteers since this event is ripe with opportunity for it.

livinthedream

05-06-2010, 07:27 AM

Unless they do it differently than all the prior ones, I expect this will have a big volunteer component.

We're still on the fence about the 12/26 game plan decision. I'm really leaning toward doing the 12, taking my chances on whatever AS event the 12 gamers might get and then just volunteering as my 'experience'.

I'm probably going to try to do some of both. We'll renew 26 so we'll be in the building for the big events, but I suspect some of these other opportunities might be interesting to participate in.

nccanes

05-06-2010, 08:23 AM

livinthedream

05-06-2010, 08:43 AM

I really hope you told him/her sure and that it would be ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEM at all.

SoCalcaniac

05-06-2010, 09:06 AM

On a different topic. I had my first encounter with a friend (who does not have a plan, I think they've had 1 mini plan once, but they do enjoy getting to a game or 2 a season) who asked a) if as a plan holder I got tickets to the ASG and b) can I get extras. :lol:

We've had several "just wondering" types of calls . All of a sudden people are wondering about the "extras" we might have since we still own those seats in 304. Answer: Yes, still have them and they're already spoken for. I was a little shocked it happened so quick. :crazy:

People we have literally not really talked to in "awhile" called starting the day of the announcement. matter of fact, just after I left LTD at the big cookout/Bettman appearance, I had a text that I hadn't checked -someone asking if "you have the all star tickets" - and as I got in my car, the phone was ringing, unfamiliar looking number, and the guy calling was someone we used to see all the time at games were pretty friendly with as "Canes fans" but not BFF's by any stretch, he dropped off after the Cup, and he didn't renew the following year because we missed the playoffs- and I seriously had to dig deep to recall him because we'd just not seen him much; His call was to ask about the tix, and then in the same breath "can you cut us a deal". :laugh::lol: Dude... If I'm cutting any deals, It'd be for us to try and lobby the Canes for a "break" (which we won't get, lol) and the $200+ per ticket I'm expecting to pay for all this. :crazy::crazy:

Really funny how people come out of the woodwork for these "Events" LOL.

KaniacFever

05-06-2010, 09:20 AM

I renewed for full (my credit card not happy with hit it took last week :lol: ), but I would be interested in seeing about volunteering as well. That would be pretty cool.

kermelbar

05-06-2010, 09:43 AM

My neighbor hit me up a day or two after the announcement. :lol: I explained that, no, there aren't extras, and as a 12-gamer, there's no guarantee I get in, anyway.

ButtersSaysNo

05-06-2010, 10:42 AM

Not volunteering for anything, well at least I don't plan on it, as I do not want any volunteering to end up conflicting with events, etc.

livinthedream

05-17-2010, 05:19 PM

Self-explanatory.

Join. Vote. Be counted.

Jussi Jokinen for 2011 NHL All-Star Game (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=114339721940993)

ButtersSaysNo

05-18-2010, 07:24 AM

Vote for Rosey. That video is hilarious.

caneshockeychick

05-18-2010, 10:02 AM

I want that T-shirt!!!!!!! :lol:

SoCalcaniac

05-21-2010, 08:19 AM

Saw this on the news this AM @ the gym, and thought good for us- get this place all spiffied up before the ASG comes calling.

RDU will open Terminal Sooner to coincide with NHL All Star Game (http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/05/21/492788/rdu-will-open-terminal-sooner.html)

Fghtr4jc

07-23-2010, 02:43 PM

According to that site we can't link, all-star logo to be revealed on Monday! Sundheim via Twitter says there are BIG plans. He wrote it in all caps, it must be important! Anyway, I'm excited for it.

ButtersSaysNo

07-23-2010, 02:46 PM

According to that site we can't link, all-star logo to be revealed on Monday! Sundheim via Twitter says there are BIG plans. He wrote it in all caps, it must be important! Anyway, I'm excited for it.

I hope the ASG jerseys look cool because I am getting one no matter what and don't want to have a jersey that looks like crap.

SoCalcaniac

07-23-2010, 03:17 PM

Saw the tweet too. Excited to see what it looks like for sure.

We got the ATL ASG East Jersey which was actually pretty nice, it was nearly Canes red, but more like the old Thrasher color with red in it, and it looked nice, not crazy.

I'm hoping for good looking ASG jerseys for us. Wonder what kind of crazy sh** PK will through out there when he has the media in front of him for the big reveal. :lol:

nccanes

07-23-2010, 03:29 PM

I'm hoping for good looking ASG jerseys for us. Wonder what kind of crazy sh** PK will through out there when he has the media in front of him for the big reveal. :lol:

LOL :lol:

The FIRST thing I did when I saw that tweet was to check the forecast to see if we were still going to be hitting 100. It's "only" 95 forecast for Monday, but what's the over/under on how long it'll take PK to make some remark about the heat! :lol:

KaniacFever

07-23-2010, 04:12 PM

I hope the ASG jerseys look cool because I am getting one no matter what and don't want to have a jersey that looks like crap.

Samehere. I usually have no desire to spend money on an all star jersey, but this one is special. And Staal better not get injured cause yeah i'm gonna get his, just makes sense.

livinthedream

07-24-2010, 07:16 AM

Per Puck Daddy (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Puck-Headlines-Islanders-split-with-TV-voice-M?urn=nhl-257862):

• The Carolina Hurricanes announce that they're unveiling the 2011 NHL All-Star Game logo on Monday. If this thing doesn't include a tobacco-smoking pig being ridden by Ric Flair, there's no hope for humanity.

rosey12

07-25-2010, 02:44 PM

There was an ad in the N&O today about Raleigh Wide Open (next Saturday, the 31st) and the ASG got a mention. Apparently the logo will be on the side of the RBC building and merch will be available, along with the standard Stormy/Storm Squad/promo team appearance.

I'm also in the excited and hope the jerseys don't look like crap category. :lol:

nccanes

07-26-2010, 07:45 AM

I was wondering if they'd announce any musical acts that will part of the weekend. I know the ASG committee was pumped up about the downtown amphitheater, so we started trying to guess who might be signed to appear.

Deke

07-26-2010, 08:05 AM

caniac97

07-26-2010, 08:22 AM

I figured Karmanos might ask his friend Kid Rock to make an appearance.

I don't know, something ain't right with PK hanging with Kid Rock. it is sorta in the same area of hanging with Snoop Dog.

superdave

07-26-2010, 08:31 AM

From Puck Daddy via LTD
• The Carolina Hurricanes announce that they're unveiling the 2011 NHL All-Star Game logo on Monday. If this thing doesn't include a tobacco-smoking pig being ridden by Ric Flair, there's no hope for humanity.

I'd have to say that I'd be first in line to buy one.

caniac97

07-26-2010, 08:41 AM

superdave

07-26-2010, 08:54 AM

I would buy two and know someone who could pose for the pig!

I didn't know you smoked.

canesice

07-26-2010, 08:58 AM

Sundheim tweet: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mr. Karmanos will not be able to attend today's festivities at the RBC Plaza downtown.:

the show goes on..

nccanes

07-26-2010, 08:59 AM

Sundheim tweet: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mr. Karmanos will not be able to attend today's festivities at the RBC Plaza downtown.:

the show goes on..

hahahaha

He saw the temps the last few days and bailed out. (though to be fair, when he bailed on the 04 Draft, it was a very legit and sad reason...hopefully it's nothing like that this time)

Wonder who from the Canes is going to be the stand in? Is JR in town?

livinthedream

07-26-2010, 09:09 AM

SoCal tweeted and asked him, he says JR will stand in.

@MikeSundheim The show will go on, with JR revealing logo & other cool news RT @lgc_com Does this mean the event is still going forward?

SoCalcaniac

07-26-2010, 09:11 AM

We're down at the coast and on self imposed technology hiatus so we can enjoy Emerald Isle with the fam and not be all hooked up, (we can only check in the AM and end of day) Just saw the tweet and thought hopefully it's not anything bad like in 2004.

I guess the show still goes on, without him there? it doesn't sound like it was cancelled.

So all ya'll who have my cell -- pls send me a text or email , I told Mr. Socal I would be scouring texts, or emails or maybe a tweet or two to see this new logo. :D;)

livinthedream

07-26-2010, 09:24 AM

Sorry to dredge up old unpleasant topics, but since it's been already mentioned twice, what happened in 2004? I wasn't here at the time...

nccanes

07-26-2010, 09:26 AM

Sorry to dredge up old unpleasant topics, but since it's been already mentioned twice, what happened in 2004? I wasn't here at the time...

I believe his mother died just before the draft, so he wasn't able to attend. I felt so bad for him because it was such a great event with the place filled to the brim. As an owner, it seems like you don't get enough moments like that (particularly in non-trad markets).

superdave

07-26-2010, 10:46 AM

Who wouldn't want one of these?

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/7366/easternallstar2009altbi.jpg

canesice

07-26-2010, 10:49 AM

Who wouldn't want one of these?

Did you forget the cigarette? other than that, I think the canes owe you some design $$$.

superdave

07-26-2010, 10:56 AM

Did you forget the cigarette? other than that, I think the canes owe you some design $$$.

I didn't forget it, just trying to make it "kid friendly".

Here's the adult version if you'd rather...(I didn't like the way the cigarette looked)
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/470/smokingpig.jpg

SoCalcaniac

07-26-2010, 11:29 AM

Uh..... next....:lol:

In the very corner of the WRAL Sports fan site ("Coming up") , is a blurb about them streaming the logo unveiling at 1:30 on the web site (http://www.wralsportsfan.com/). Don't blink or you'll miss it. With all that ACC blather on their front sports page, I nearly did.

Back to the beach. ;)

G-Vegas Caniac

07-26-2010, 12:42 PM

Here's the logo...

http://cdn.nhl.com/hurricanes/images/upload/2010/07/allstarlogo_story.jpg

caniac97

07-26-2010, 12:43 PM

Here's the logo...

http://cdn.nhl.com/hurricanes/images/upload/2010/07/allstarlogo_story.jpg

They should have went with SuperDave's classier more distinguished logo.

e2ipiand1

07-26-2010, 12:43 PM

It's a little too subliminal for me.

ButtersSaysNo

07-26-2010, 12:45 PM

Here's the logo...

http://cdn.nhl.com/hurricanes/images/upload/2010/07/allstarlogo_story.jpg

I like it.

nccanes

07-26-2010, 12:48 PM

So all ya'll who have my cell -- pls send me a text or email , I told Mr. Socal I would be scouring texts, or emails or maybe a tweet or two to see this new logo. :D;)

This post is so funny because despite me sitting in my home in Raleigh, in front of a PC, across from another one, and across from a (turned off) television, I have been relying on Socal's tweets to hear about the press conf today and the logo.

:lol:

I do like the logo. I'm not sure I get the state flag references, but I didn't think too hard.

caneshockeychick

07-26-2010, 12:49 PM

I like it :D

livinthedream

07-26-2010, 12:52 PM

I tweeted this earlier, I VERY MUCH like how they incorporated the team logo into the background design.

And the banner is awesome too! ETA: from Canes site:

http://cdn.nhl.com/hurricanes/images/upload/2010/07/RBC_Plaza_Signage_story.jpg

So who's going to Raleigh Wide Open this weekend to check out all the swag?

caneshockeychick

07-26-2010, 12:53 PM

I do like the logo. I'm not sure I get the state flag references, but I didn't think to hard.

I'm thinking the state flag reference is not in the logo but in the jersey, per what I read from wral.com.

kinda like our design at the bottom of the jersey http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l83/kellja00/smilies/dunno.gif

KaniacFever

07-26-2010, 12:58 PM

So who's going to Raleigh Wide Open this weekend to check out all the swag?

What time is this event and do you have to have tickets. I figure the boyfriend is going to want to gobble up some swag at the first chance he gets. So I'm thinking we might head down this weekend depending on the time and such.

And I love the logo. As well as that banner, pretty cool.

nccanes

07-26-2010, 12:59 PM

I'm thinking the state flag reference is not in the logo but in the jersey, per what I read from wral.com.

This is from the canes site (haven't looked it up on WRAL yet).

With the 2011 NHL All-Star Game being played in the state capital of North Carolina, Raleigh, and the popularity of the Hurricanes stretching well beyond the Triangle, inspiration for the banners along the top and bottom of the logo is derived from the official flag of the state of North Carolina.

But I get it now. I told you I didn't think too hard. :lol:

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQoqj3PsoG75kkf0TVbZdTlRMScLkMpO zGxIApLGqU4JzCkMqs&t=1&usg=__a1FDEOWjHUIu47upYvqe41fB1nY=

If it's not the temperature of hell this weekend, I might go downtown. The rest of my family will be out of town so my time is my own. Hopefully the photog that has the Raleigh Skyline (http://raleighskyline.com/) photography website will shoot some of the new banner. His images are awesome.

caneshockeychick

07-26-2010, 01:00 PM

This is from the canes site (haven't looked it up on WRAL yet).

But I get it now. I told you I didn't think too hard. :lol:

Nope, its in the actual logo itself. I see the banners now. :lol:

SoCalcaniac

07-26-2010, 01:01 PM

This post is so funny because despite me sitting in my home in Raleigh, in front of a PC, across from another one, and across from a (turned off) television, I have been relying on Socal's tweets to hear about the press conf today and the logo.

:lol:

I KNOW, I'm a trainwreck. Hi, My name is Socal and I'm a Tweetaholic. :lol: Although, I did tell hub that I was breaking our plans for a technical unplug just for today, plus he wanted to see all this stuff too so I have an out, lol.

LTD, we're already making plans to go to Raleigh Wide Open. Gives us an excuse to do something "hockey related". KF- it's a free event, it's been going on every year. Live music, and various entertainment, and things to do for the kids. I went the first year, but these last few have been too daggone hot- it's a neat thing. Started when they re-opened Fayetteville street back up, seems to get bigger each year.

I LOVE the logo. It looks like it was really thought out. But I'm also not getting the NC flag reference. I like the giant window cling, if only it were our #12 and CHI's #88. :sick:;)

JR made me howl when he called over one of the SS girls to unveil the logo. He really does appear to be afraid of heights, heehee. I thought the backdrop was so pretty.

Doug Warf did a nice intro didn't he?? Ok, I gotta do one last scan then back to the beach and the unplug.... seriously.

caneshockeychick

07-26-2010, 01:04 PM

In the Logo: 2011 and Raleigh, NC are on the same type of 'banners' that have the dates on the NC State Flag.

nccanes

07-26-2010, 01:08 PM

I'm watching the video now, it seems Doug Warf has a new title? Did I miss that. He said he was Sr. Director of Marketing.

edit: answering my own question, from the website:

Senior Director of Marketing / Executive Director of Kids 'n Community Foundation Doug Warf

kermelbar

07-26-2010, 01:31 PM

In the Logo: 2011 and Raleigh, NC are on the same type of 'banners' that have the dates on the NC State Flag.

Thank you!!!! I was sitting here all, "Huh?" :lol: But, hell, I didn't notice it was giving a nod to our Eye, either.

I'm planning to head downtown, probably even if it's hotter than hades. I suffered through the (really great) Paramore concert Friday, so I might as well suffer for free. =.) In case it hasn't been linked in this thread, here's the Raleigh Wide Open info (http://www.raleighconvention.com/rwo5/index.html).

Fernando da Silva

07-26-2010, 06:00 PM

Here's the logo...

http://cdn.nhl.com/hurricanes/images/upload/2010/07/allstarlogo_story.jpg

THIS IS EXCELLENT

toastmasterbone

07-26-2010, 06:30 PM

Nice logo.

I especially like how JR did the unveiling, sort of a "and here's the moment you've all been waiting for -- unless you've looked at my shirt which features the very same never-before-seen logo."

rosey12

07-26-2010, 06:44 PM

Love the logo! I'm thinking I'll wander down to Raleigh Wide Open too. I've never been before, but the excuse of ASG swag...that'll work. ;)

superdave

07-27-2010, 09:06 AM

Since they have an official logo now, I've updated mine.
http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/4144/0511081028160613cartoon.png

caniac97

07-27-2010, 09:12 AM

Since they have an official logo now, I've updated mine.
http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/4144/0511081028160613cartoon.png

still missing the smokes or are you trying to clean up the image?

superdave

07-27-2010, 09:17 AM

still missing the smokes or are you trying to clean up the image?

Ya'll are killing me with details.
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/4144/0511081028160613cartoon.png

Canesluver

07-29-2010, 05:12 PM

Can I just say how happy I am that on the big downtown banner, Eric Staal is A LOT bigger than Ovie.

That just makes me smile!

:beatup:

livinthedream

07-29-2010, 05:44 PM

And a lot of Ovie's face is blocked by the mullions LOL.

Hey, I just dispensed with my usual low-res protocol and posted a hi-res version of a close-up of the banner (and a few others) in my ASG flickr album (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbk-ltd/sets/72157624477060983/) if anyone wants to check it out in excruciating detail.

nccanes

08-03-2010, 12:03 PM

So the Caps have released the Winter Classic pricing. Wonder when we'll get the ASG pricing?

ontheboards

08-03-2010, 01:34 PM

I'm curious how they will handle ASG seating. As a STH in Snooterville, I am assuming I'll be displaced by league folks or some sort of corporate contingent and wonder how they'll make tickets available.

nccanes

08-03-2010, 01:40 PM

I can only imagine they'll block off "X" number of seats. Stands to reason they'd all be the "best" seats, but perhaps they'll be scattered about. Maybe the whole club level + some of the LL.

Anyway, once there is "the leftover", I presume they'll use the age old "Fulls by acct creation date, "26ers by acct creation date", "12 gamers by acct creation date"?

Of course, STHs will probably have to indicate what price level they're willing to buy as well.

ButtersSaysNo

08-03-2010, 02:30 PM

nccanes

08-03-2010, 02:40 PM

All of you "unwashed masses" best stay out of our seats for the ASG, that is all I am saying. ;)

"Unwashed masses" is the affectionate term for people with NO plans, not just a smaller plan. So in this case, the Unwashed Masses don't seem to be getting tickets.

Guess it depends on the level of "priority" they use.

Depends on how granular they get beyond the Full/26/12 and creation date.

ButtersSaysNo

08-03-2010, 03:00 PM

"Unwashed masses" is the affectionate term for people with NO plans, not just a smaller plan. So in this case, the Unwashed Masses don't seem to be getting tickets.

Guess it depends on the level of "priority" they use.

Depends on how granular they get beyond the Full/26/12 and creation date.

No, I meant the "unwashed masses" on this board, every single one of ya, full, 26, 12, none, etc. :spin::laugh:;)

SoCalcaniac

08-04-2010, 08:36 AM

So the Caps have released the Winter Classic pricing. Wonder when we'll get the ASG pricing?

We probably can expect the pricing once the WC is completely done; As you know that we are owners of 2 seats with Mr. Socal's family for the Pens- in the Consol Energy Center. (AND HOLY MOLY they ain't cheap- we really are thankful at how much more affordable the Canes tix are. ) We have had many a discussion with our rep up there, and she's indicated to us that the turnaround for all the STHers to PAY for the tix, and say yeah or nay to the seats that they get is on 8/31. So the league knows how many they'll be able to use for themselves, how many they'll make avail to the general public and so on.

The way she presented it to us, is that the league wants each event "complete" before showcasing the next- and since the WC is before our ASG, they'll go first. So Mr. Socal went back through his Quicken spreadsheet to track back when we paid for our ASG tix in Atlanta, and it appears it happened for the Atlanta game around late September (notification) and then we paid for our tickets in October when they sent us the seat location. Then we got another notice for the Skills competition, and then that Jonas Brothers Pre-Skate with the players event (that was late November and completely separate from the ASG itself).

I'm curious on how the seating will be allocated for STHers and plan holders. But it surely has to be by account creation date. I'd be a little heated if Joe Fan buys a full ST plan and gets bumped up because of it. I'm thinking not, but who knows--- these types of things, anything can happen. :lol:

LostTexan

08-05-2010, 07:53 AM

I'm curious on how the seating will be allocated for STHers and plan holders. But it surely has to be by account creation date. I'd be a little heated if Joe Fan buys a full ST plan and gets bumped up because of it. I'm thinking not, but who knows--- these types of things, anything can happen. :lol:

I would assume they would do it as follows:
-Full Season ticket holders by account creation date
-26 Game holders by account creation date
-12 Game holders by account creation date

So a new full STH would have priority over a 10 year miniplan holder. But thats just my guess.

Canesluver

08-05-2010, 06:01 PM

But, if there are people buying plans, just for the ASG tickets, they're probably going to go for the cheaper 26-game plan, because they may be more likely to be more of a casual Canes fan.

The Rock

08-06-2010, 07:01 AM

But, if there are people buying plans, just for the ASG tickets, they're probably going to go for the cheaper 26-game plan, because they may be more likely to be more of a casual Canes fan.

I know of a guy who bought a 26 game plan that has no intention of going to nearly all of them, so that he could get ASG priority. He is a Canes fan, but work will keep him from most of the games.

The biggest issue I see with the new folks jumping on the full and 26 plans (I made the switch from 12 to full this year, btw) is going to be a significant increase in the amount of scalpers who want to make that ASG money. I expect that "re-sell" zone to be chocked full of more sellers this year than any other, and sites like stubhub and ebay littered with Canes tickets. There's almost 2,000 on Ebay alone right now, 2 months away from the season.

As an aside, I've seen that huge guy (fat, not tall) that's out there before EVERY Canes game doing the same thing at Carolina Panthers games, it must be his way of life.

moml111

08-06-2010, 04:11 PM

I have been a full season ticket holder since 2001. I always have games I cannot attend. Not everyone sells for a profit. I list my tickets on craigslist for my cost (or lower for weekday games). Since the difference between the gate price and STH price keeps increasing (especially week of game), I never have a problem selling. I know others who do the same - not everyone is looking to take advantage of others.

08-09-2010, 07:09 AM

Anyone been wondering what the availability of Hotels might be on 1/29? Me in my analness have already reserved a cheapo one.

nccanes

08-09-2010, 07:17 AM

ButtersSaysNo

08-09-2010, 08:32 AM

Somewhere in this thread, Butters posted the hotels that had no rooms available for that weekend (I think that was even before they'd announced the dates, he used that info to figure out the weekend).

I would think for the official hotels, you wouldn't be able to get a room, but I would imagine most would have availability at this point.

There was 4 hotels that most, if not all, of the rooms were set aside.

- Marriott in downtown Raleigh
- Renaissance Hotel at North Hills
- Umstead Hotel in Cary
- Cannot remember the 4th one right now

We made reservations at the Comfort Suites Arena right behind Backyard Bistro. They still have some rooms, but not as cheap as we got it for. We don't know if we will use the room or not. Will decide once we see the schedule for the weekend and if they have anything at the RBCC on Friday and also the cost of parking. I would not be surprised to see them charge $20 each day on Sat and Sun.