Canes Awarded 2011 All Star Game

[KaniacFever]

per Chip

ATLANTA -- The Hurricanes will officially enter a bid next week to host the 2011 NHL All-Star Game, general manager Jim Rutherford said Wednesday.

Rutherford said the bid would be made to the league next week in New York. There will be applications from other teams, he said.

The Phoenix Coyotes were to host the February 2011 game in Glendale, Ariz., but because of the unsettled financial situation surrounding the franchise, bids are being accepted for the game.

It's estimated the All-Star Game, if held in Raleigh, could have an economic impact of $10 million for the area.

http://blogs.newsobserver.com/canes/...-star-game-bid

[SC06]

We fricking deserve it.

[kermelbar]

F*ckin' right!

[SC06]

I hope JR included a letter that said, "Hey commish, remember when you made the comment regarding the Canes and an all-star game? Time to ante up b*t(h."

[SoCalcaniac]

Well now that we have actual infrastructure in Raleigh (i.e. a real convention center and some high end hotels) Bettman should make due on his promise. He talked about it on 99.9 the last time he was here and took that tour around the city, so surely we are up on the list.

It blows for PHX to have the bid to go back out to all the other teams, but I guess that's the way it goes, considering their situation.

[livinthedream]

Yeah baby. :smoke:

[andyt]

Well now that we have actual infrastructure in Raleigh (i.e. a real convention center and some high end hotels) Bettman should make due on his promise. He talked about it on 99.9 the last time he was here and took that tour around the city, so surely we are up on the list.

It blows for PHX to have the bid to go back out to all the other teams, but I guess that's the way it goes, considering their situation.

The infrastructure was the biggest missing piece. Now, with the downtown Marriott, Renaissance, Umstead and Washington Duke, there are enough high end hotels.

[IceSun]

This would be incredibly awesome. Time to see if the promises mean anything...

[caniac369]

PLANE TRIP!! I am so there!!

[ncsu1]

I was thinking it would be more like 2013... there's plans for new hotel Trinity and Westchase that should be pretty nice... would be cool if it could be open in time for tihs.

[nccanes]

Perhaps this is the carrot that the org wants to entice folks to renew their ticket plans.

Anyone know when they'll announce the host team?

[Darkwing]

How do tickets work for the allstar game anyway? STHs would get dibs on tickets perchance?

[Convert]

Perhaps this is the carrot that the org wants to entice folks to renew their ticket plans.

Anyone know when they'll announce the host team?

I was thinking the exact same thing......

[ButtersSaysNo]

Perhaps this is the carrot that the org wants to entice folks to renew their ticket plans.

Anyone know when they'll announce the host team?

I would imagine if we are submitting a bid for 2011, that it would not be too long before it is announced. Maybe April?

I think opening in Finland and hosting all-star game in same season would be awesome. One can dream, correct?

[SoCalcaniac]

How do tickets work for the allstar game anyway? STHs would get dibs on tickets perchance?

Yes- the "carrot" here is you would have to be a ticket/plan holder. When we went to the Atlanta/Eric Staal All Star MVP ASG, hub ended up buying a "5 game weekend plan" so that we could secure tickets to go to the game. We have friends who live down there, they took the 3 games that we wouldn't be going to and since the Thrash allowed you to "make your plan" we picked two games that Atlanta would be playing the Canes. Totally worked out well, and we were set. Atlanta's rules were pretty loose as far who qualified as a "STHer", but I'd imagine, since our pool of STHer/mini plan people is now dwindling, this would definitely be be a carrot to dangle for the in for the ASG. The tickets are a little pricey-- and the thing for STHers is you "likely" won't be in your exact same seat (remember this is a sponsor event too, and if you're a Snoovie dweller normally, your seats are likely going to some NHL sponsor league type)

Since we had a blast in ATL and that whole thing was so well done, I expect that we'd do an even better job, and I'll be there. We met a couple of locals who were Thrashers fans and decided to volunteer so they'd have an in and they were escorting and driving players and their families all over ATL. One of the people we met approached us because I was wearing a Staal jersey and he wanted me to know how nice Eric was to him when he shuttled him to a photo shoot and then to a breakfast that was hosted by a few churches in the area. So for those who don't want to fork out the $$$ to go to the event- there will be TONS of inside the RBC Center volunteer opportunities, so there's that route too.

Butters- I think an ASG and Finland would help to erase this nightmarish season. I think it'd be perfect!

[KaniacFever]

I heard on XM that Pittsburgh put in a bid for the 2011 All Star game to show off their new building.

Guess we can forget about it.

[nccanes]

PK was asked about that (again, couldn't hear the question but had to deduce from the answer).

[ButtersSaysNo]

PK was asked about that (again, couldn't hear the question but had to deduce from the answer).

Yeah, he joked that the Penguins new arena may not even be ready.

[ButtersSaysNo]

I heard on XM that Pittsburgh put in a bid for the 2011 All Star game to show off their new building.

Guess we can forget about it.

One would think so

[SoCalcaniac]

I heard about it yesterday from the in-law home front; as the nephews know that we put in our bid. I told all of them, "Get in line".

Good for them if they want it, just because they're opening an arena should not put them in the front of the damn line. Anointed players, chosen players or whatever, I really don't care. PHX got this ASG taken from them and they've got a nice pretty building and not a lot of stability. I say you don't get an automatic in just because you are about to open up a bldg; get in line. They have plenty of years to get one. Let the teams who have been angling for it, a fair chance.

[caneshockeychick]

But its the Pens...and Sid....and well, the Pens and Sid.

Of course they should get it SoCal ;)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

It should really be a simple rule: if your team has declared bankruptcy or had to be "saved" by a former star player in the past 10 years....no All Star game for you.

[SoCalcaniac]

For those not on Twitter, The Canes find out this week on the All Star Game Bid. (http://www.wralsportsfan.com/hurricanes/story/7139470/)

[ButtersSaysNo]

I am sure after the god like Crosby won the gold for his team, that Pitt will get the all-star game, I mean it is closer to the holy land of Canada then Raleigh after all.

[caneshockeychick]

I don't get how Florida is bidding again, I know they've had one in the past 10 years. I applied for a job with them during that time ;)

Oh and yeah..I don't see how we'll get it ahead of Pittsburgh and Canada's Golden Boy, Sid...

[c-girl]

So we're supposed to hear this week, right? Should be any time now . . .

[c-girl]

According to Chip in today's blog, the decision won't be made until towards the end of March.

[FinFan]

My guess is they aren't going to make a decision until they know for sure that Pittsburgh's new arena will be ready in time.

[KaniacFever]

My guess is they aren't going to make a decision until they know for sure that Pittsburgh's new arena will be ready in time.

That was my exact thought when I saw Chips tweet.

[ButtersSaysNo]

My guess is they aren't going to make a decision until they know for sure that Pittsburgh's new arena will be ready in time.

So it sounds like if their new arena will be ready, it will be in Pitt, otherwise there is no reason to delay the announcement.

Would make sense to help a team in a non-traditional market like Carolina before helping a team like Pitt which has a waiting list for season tix. Of course GB is not the brightest light bulb either, so I expect him to award the game to the team with the golden child.

[nccanes]

I realize slamming GB is a past-time, but you could also look at as making a more "sexy" pick that will have the interest of NBC and the Corporate bigwigs that make the event a success on a large scale.

Pittsburgh may not be a destination for February, but a bright shiny new arena that Mario built for Sid and his successful team is a helluva lot more "sexy" to NBC than the RBC and the Canes.

I also have great trepidation about our market hosting the ASG because it simply is NOT a good location due to the arena site.

This year's "break" was a hands down win for the league at the Olympics. I wouldn't blame them for picking a location/team other than Raleigh/Hurricanes as the followup.

[ButtersSaysNo]

I realize slamming GB is a past-time, but you could also look at as making a more "sexy" pick that will have the interest of NBC and the Corporate bigwigs that make the event a success on a large scale.

Pittsburgh may not be a destination for February, but a bright shiny new arena that Mario built for Sid and his successful team is a helluva lot more "sexy" to NBC than the RBC and the Canes.

I also have great trepidation about our market hosting the ASG because it simply is NOT a good location due to the arena site.

This year's "break" was a hands down win for the league at the Olympics. I wouldn't blame them for picking a location/team other than Raleigh/Hurricanes as the followup.

To NBC it should not matter. People either watch the game or they don't. It is not like the viewership will be 3x higher because it is in Pitt. Crosby, Ovie, etc will all be in the game so to them it will all be the same.

Game will sell out no matter where it is. I am more concerned with the $ it will bring to this area then that $ going somewhere else.

I concur many that will come for the game, if we ever get it, will not have positive things to say because they cannot go the game, eat, drink, shop, etc. just by walking around. However, by that point the money will have been spent and Raleigh is only ever going to get one all-star game in our lifetime anyways, so GB needs to own up to his promise and award a game to the Canes.

[nccanes]

The local community getting the revenue is a great biproduct of the ASG, but the purpose is to pimp the league. If corporate big shots are more interested in going to City A because Star X plays there and it'll being in shiny new arena Z - then that's where they have every right to go.

Having the rink that Mario built as the host site is more exciting (in general) than the RBC center.

[ButtersSaysNo]

The local community getting the revenue is a great biproduct of the ASG, but the purpose is to pimp the league. If corporate big shots are more interested in going to City A because Star X plays there and it'll being in shiny new arena Z - then that's where they have every right to go.

Having the rink that Mario built as the host site is more exciting (in general) than the RBC center.

I understand that, but Pitt doesn't need pimping.

[caveman]

Well the thought might be:

1. we can try to promote a middle market team
2. we can really try to push on some star power and elevate the image of the entire league, helping in theory all of the teams

[FinFan]

Raleigh deserves an ASG. The Hurricanes have won Lord Stanley's Cup. We've even hosted the draft. (How'd we get that, anyway?) We've been in the playoffs and scared the bigs more times than I can remember. Yes, we're the crap of the league and they dump on us all they can because we aren't a "hockey market". Excuse me, but is Florida a hockey market? Or Texas? Or even Arizona? Oh wait... we know that last one isn't... :lol: But TB, Florida AND Dallas have hosted within the last 11 years (TB in '99). So seriously, why can't we have it?

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Excuse me, but is Florida a hockey market? Or Texas? Or even Arizona? Oh wait... we know that last one isn't... :lol:

Hmmm...I don't know. Seems like bad karma/ju-ju for us to be slamming other markets.

I have friends in Phoenix who are HUGE hockey fans. I hazard a guess that it might be difficult to even joke about Raleigh as a hockey market had the Hurricanes had no more success than the Coyotes have.

IMO, the team's success on the ice is what has made us a "better" hockey market, not some innate superiority of the market, certainly. Let's hope it can continue. Even Original Six markets (Boston, Chicago, etc.) can't fill their building when their team perennially sucks. I won't tempt fate on this one.

BTW, we're going to Finland in October. I'd just as soon have the ASG another year.

From everything I've heard, the Pens will be starting the 10-11 season in the new building, right? So why would the hold-up be waiting until they know if that building will be ready in February? Seems like that should be obvious at this point.

[ontheboards]

What is also entering this discussion around the league is where the next WInter classic will be. There is speculation that Pittsburgh is also in the running to host that as well (Washington v Pitt).Thus, the potential is two winter classics now for the Pens and a new arena that could be the host for the ASG. If I were a Canadian hockey team, I'd be gnashing my teeth about the Winter Classic.

[nccanes]

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IMO, the team's success on the ice is what has made us a "better" hockey market, not some innate superiority of the market, certainly. Let's hope it can continue. Even Original Six markets (Boston, Chicago, etc.) can't fill their building when their team perennially sucks. I won't tempt fate on this one.


Exactly.

Which is why I really dislike the negative labels that JR/Mo/PK get at times. PK maybe be an egomaniac, JR may hold a grudge from time to time, Mo might be a forever .500 nice guy/poor coach - but they collectively (along with Peter Laviolette) have been folks who brought a team here, built an org that is respected around the league and by players, and have been to the Eastern Conf Championship 3 times in 8 years, the SCF twice, and won a Cup.

We have THAT set of accomplishments to thank for our market success (which is STILL tenuous from a financial standpoint).

I simply cannot imagine what this market would look like with 8 straight years of not a SINGLE playoff appearance (ala FLA). Or Atlanta with 1 appearance in 10 years that was 4 and out. A team with Dany Heatley and Ilya Kovalchuk should have been the "core" of something more successful than that.

[SoCalcaniac]

Is NBC now covering the ASG? Cause since the lockout, it's been a Versus gig, so I personally could give a hoot what "NBC wants" I've had about enough of their sh** anyway.

I'm not a fan of bashing the other "southern US Markets" only because we will still (in some corners) be lumped in with FLA, ATL, PHX & NSH (depending on the Canadian paper and the writer) as a "bad market". People still grudingly say "EDM was one win away from bringing the Cup "Back to Canada" " if not for us. :crazy:

My problem with this whole situation is PIT was never in this conversation for the ASG until their owners decided to throw their hat in the ring. We have been vying and "promised" an opportunity to host FOR YEARS NOW. I'm going to be real irked if they get to jump the line so to speak.

I'm not gonna be a Bettman basher, I don't have a problem with him; he works for the owners he's seriously not that powerful so I won't pile on him; HOWEVER, he has come around here, dangling carrots, holding court with the media, taking a friggin "tour" to see if we've held up our end of the so-called bargain, etc. etc. I expect that the league/"Gary" would take that into consideration.

Since we share ownership of Penguins season tickets with hub's family, we get all the "updates" on the building. There have been several delays that have put the opening night plan in jeopardy, including a discussion on the Pens "opening night" being a late Oct/Early Nov situation, and they'd start he season on the road. It appears they're closing the gap on the delays, but that might be why there's this discussion on "whether the bldg will be ready or not".

Like I said, I'll be really pissed if this is going the way it appears. I don't care if I'd have tix for PIT I want us to host this thing.

[livinthedream]

BTW, we're going to Finland in October. I'd just as soon have the ASG another year.

This is me. As much as I'd like an ASG in our barn, I'd just as soon spread the excitement out to another year.

[SoCalcaniac]

We just got our passport renewals done last week at AAA; I'm greedy and want to say we're going be doing BOTH. ;)

[puck_it]

I understand that, but Pitt doesn't need pimping.

This isnt the NHL necessarily pimping pittsburgh, it's going to be the other way around.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

This isnt the NHL necessarily pimping pittsburgh, it's going to be the other way around.

As much as that makes me want to vomit everything I've eaten for the past 4 days, it's true.:sick:

[SC06]

Butters here. Not sure how it works in regards to full season tix holders getting the right to buy tix first, but considering Pens have a significantly higher number of full STH, depending on how many Pens fans decide to sell their tix, would be a better chance for non-STH folks to get tix to a game in Raleigh then in Pitt.

I think SoCal hit the nail on the head with my main issue, Pens should not be allowed to jump the line.

So what is better for the NHL, for Pens to pimp the NHL as Puck It says in a city that has a waiting list for season tix or to award it to the Canes and have a chance at the Canes to be able to dangle that carrot to get a huge jump in season tixs sold, even if for one year?

Again, people watching on tv for the most part don't care where the game is being played, you either watch the game to see the stars or you don't. You don't go damn, the game is in Raleigh, I'm not watching, but now if the game was in Philly or Pitt I would watch the game in a heartbeat.

[nccanes]

It's not JUST about tv viewership either. I really have no idea how the insider events work, but it's possible that the Corporate partners would get more charged up about the shiny new arena home to Sid/Mario and whatever makes them happy is a consideration.

It would be interesting to know how the "bids" work as compared to other high profile events that get awarded. Is it just facts and figures and hotel beds or is it marketing schtick too? I mean, do they pitch a Wine Tasting with Mario for the bigshots? :lol:

[puck_it]

its a corporate event. I cant imagine that wouldnt be a consideration.

[KaniacFever]

All I know is that Bettman promised raleigh an all star game. Pitt wasn't even in the damn discussion until a month ago.
I wouldn( care if Bettman and his crew chooses another locale that's been in the discussion, but to pick Pitt over al
These other teams would just piss me off. I'm just tired of Pitt getting everything. And I too heard about Pitt also
Trying hard to get the winter classic at the pirates stadium. Since they were just involved 2 years ago you'd think
They would let other teams and fanbases enjoy that, but nope.

[Jay]

I wonder if JR + PK really want it this year... maybe they want more time to prepart?

[ontheboards]

I wonder if JR + PK really want it this year... maybe they want more time to prepart?

After the crap season the Hurricanes have had after yet another terrific post season playoff run, yep they want it and want it bad-- bad enough that they made a personal plea. As much as Bettman plays stick and carrot, the Hurricanes do it as well and the ASG is that carrot for their underwhelmed fan base.

[puck_it]

sure as sh*t they can use the revenue.

[SoCalcaniac]

I wonder if JR + PK really want it this year... maybe they want more time to prepart?

Since they "hand delivered" the bid/package to the League Offices, I'm expecting that they "want it this year".

I'm sticking with it's poor form for a team to be able to jump the daggone line all in the name of they got this new building and they wanna show off. Well does this new building have a friggin expiration date? does it melt after the first season of being built? Well that dump the Mellon arena stuck around for 40 daggone years, I think they can get in line and bid for the next go round.

Of course, PITT is the sexy pick for this, and they'd have lots to lure sponsors with--- Yeah a wine tasting with Mario and other Penguins legends probably has more allure. But I do know when we went to the ASG in ATL and checked into the hotel, there was a big sign in the lobby touting a "leadership & faith breakfast" to be held on the morning of the ASG with Eric Staal's picture on it. He was the featured guest, and when we asked about it, the concierge apologized and said "it's already sold out". It was sponsored by Coke & UPS and there were supposed to be former Atlanta Flames players there, and "other NHL guests" Clearly these things are a big deal at these types of events but I think in this area, and again, there will be lots of visitors from all over the place-- people will be interested in these types of things regardless of where the venue is. You get to go shoulder to shoulder with league stars. That's the gig at the ASG.

[c-girl]

Hmmm

mirtle (http://twitter.com/mirtle)

Leafs have applied to host all-star game, 2011 entry draft and the 2012 Winter Classic.

[KaniacFever]

Sorry if I got you excited, but no news yet. However, it appears the Pens will be hosting the Caps for the 2011 Winter Classic. That should increase our chances now of hosting the All Star game, so instead of having a 0% chance, we now have a 50% chance.

[caniac97]

Sorry if I got you excited, but no news yet. However, it appears the Pens will be hosting the Caps for the 2011 Winter Classic. That should increase our chances now of hosting the All Star game, so instead of having a 0% chance, we now have a 50% chance.

my thoughts exactly after reading the N&O this morning. It is highly unlikely that Buttman would award them both.

[ButtersSaysNo]

my thoughts exactly after reading the N&O this morning. It is highly unlikely that Buttman would award them both.

Well you never know with him.

[livinthedream]

What is this... a Chip-tease act?

ice_chip: Hearing good things about Raleigh and NHL All-Star Game. Really thinking it's going to happen. Should know soon.

[ncsu1]

i swear to god Chip, don't **** with me

[ButtersSaysNo]

fingers crossed

[ncsu1]

how long is soon anyway?

[livinthedream]

Soon I think. Maniscalco just tweeted something similar (bit.ly link is just to the same words on FB). A cat's out of the bag somewhere.

mikemaniscalco: Sources have told me that the Canes will hold a press conference to announce the upcoming 2011 All-Star Game http://bit.ly/baTRoV

[KaniacFever]

One can assume that STHs will get tickets, hence the delaying of the renewal packages. I wonder if we are able to purchase additional tickets and how many?

[livinthedream]

Soon = this week per this from WRAL (http://www.wralsportsfan.com/hurricanes/story/7367469/):

The Carolina Hurricanes could find out by the end of the week whether they’ll host the 2011 NHL All-Star game, a team source told Mike Maniscalco of 620 the Buzz/99.9 The Fan ESPN Radio on Tuesday.

Canes owner Peter Karmanos has listed an All-Star event among his goals in building a hockey powerhouse in the Carolinas.

An All-Star game at the RBC Center would mean increased publicity league-wide and perhaps more importantly a huge monetary boost for the team and the city.

The Florida Panthers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators are also bidding for the game.

[nccanes]

One can assume that STHs will get tickets, hence the delaying of the renewal packages. I wonder if we are able to purchase additional tickets and how many?

I would think the delay is in the OFFERING of ASG tickets. No way are they going to FORCE STHs to buy tickets, that my recollection is like $300+?

I think everything will be add on --- how many is a good question.

[ButtersSaysNo]

I have an idea for them, if we agree to buy a set number of ASG tix up front, include them in our invoices/pmt plan. Sure they can't/won't do that, but would seriously consider buying more then 2 ASG tix if that was the case.

[caniac97]

I have an idea for them, if we agree to buy a set number of ASG tix up front, include them in our invoices/pmt plan. Sure they can't/won't do that, but would seriously consider buying more then 2 ASG tix if that was the case.

would be easier on most of us cost wise.

[nccanes]

I have an idea for them, if we agree to buy a set number of ASG tix up front, include them in our invoices/pmt plan. Sure they can't/won't do that, but would seriously consider buying more then 2 ASG tix if that was the case.

I would hope that would be an option (paying as part of your plan). But I'd be skeptical about the +add'l tickets. The All Star Game is THE INCENTIVE to become a plan holder. If it's as simple as adding ASG seats to an existing plan, then there goes the incentive.

[e2ipiand1]

Actually, the STH renewal has already shown up in my Caniac Account Manager. The first payment (20%) is due by May 14th.

[caniac97]

I would hope that would be an option (paying as part of your plan). But I'd be skeptical about the +add'l tickets. The All Star Game is THE INCENTIVE to become a plan holder. If it's as simple as adding ASG seats to an existing plan, then there goes the incentive.

if it is a matter of us renewing now and making a deposit or renewing in July they may do it. if all plan holders have the option and you can get them by becoming a plan holder then the incentive is still there.

** would have been nice to be notified by the organization that the invoices were out.

[FinFan]

I'm hoping they wait until tomorrow or Thursday to announce, y'know, when we're in town. Wouldn't seem right to announce it down in Tampa.

I'd love to go/get tickets. I hope we'll be able to renew.

[c-girl]

Actually, the STH renewal has already shown up in my Caniac Account Manager. The first payment (20%) is due by May 14th.

Mine too. Apparently there's going to be one pre-season game at home because I'm paying for parking for 42 games.

***

I doubt they announce/have a press conference today. Every sports media outlet in the state is in Durham with the Duke team right now.

[MIKELIUT]

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[MIKELIUT]

Mine too. Apparently there's going to be one pre-season game at home because I'm paying for parking for 42 games.


That would indicate TWO preseason games as there are only 40 regular season home games played in Raleigh (#1 is in Finland)

[c-girl]

Oh yeah. I was thinking the Finland games are pre-season but I guess they're not.

[nccanes]

Would be interesting to know if there was a price hike between those of us who "Iced our Price" and the non-Icers. If there is no hike (which I would certainly be happy about, even as an Icer) I surely hope they kick in SOME kind of something for those of us that dropped 30% that early.

[ncsu1]

I'm hoping they wait until tomorrow or Thursday to announce, y'know, when we're in town. Wouldn't seem right to announce it down in Tampa.

I'd love to go/get tickets. I hope we'll be able to renew.

[The] team has scheduled a news conference about the event Thursday at the RBC Center.

:D :D

[nccanes]

So, the Thurs shindig for fans makes even more sense now.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Maybe I'm alone, but I REALLY hope it's 2012.

[caniac369]

^ I also have to asked for 2012. I may be unable to fully partake in all related activities if it's next year (plus going to the all star game less then 6 months after absorbing the cost of the Finland trip will be a hard sell).

[kermelbar]

^ I would be on board for 2012, too. If tickets are $300 a pop, it would be a hard justification for me in '12, but near impossible in '11.

[nccanes]

I guess I'm a dummy because I just presumed it was 2011 that they were talking about.

But I guess no future game has been awarded yet, didn't realize that.

From wikipedia:

Glendale, Arizona may be next in line to host a game. The Phoenix Coyotes were slated to host the 2006 game that was scheduled before the NHL decided not to hold the game during Olympic years. Amid fears the Coyotes franchise will not right its ship and might not exist come February 2011, Pittsburgh and Raleigh, North Carolina are also emerging as 2011 host cities. The Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers have expressed interest in hosting the 2012 game.[11] The Toronto Maple Leafs have also announced bids to host either the 2012 or 2013 event.[12]

[andyt]

Would be interesting to know if there was a price hike between those of us who "Iced our Price" and the non-Icers. If there is no hike (which I would certainly be happy about, even as an Icer) I surely hope they kick in SOME kind of something for those of us that dropped 30% that early.

I think my invoice is wrong. I am a 3 year icer and it looks like my tickets went up $2.00 from last year. According to my current invoice, my tickets were $35.50 each. Based on the total due for next season, divided by 42 games, my ticket price is $37.50. Now they got my 2009-10 invoice wrong too, so it's not the first time.

And btw, using the same math, premier parking is up to $16 per game.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I don't think the $16 for premier parking is new....pretty sure that was the price for 09-10.

[kermelbar]

So, um, MAY. Hasn't this usually started in June in the past? Even when we didn't make the playoffs?

[Shell]

My invoice is for the exact same amount as it was last year which is good, except that I did sell tickets through the Ticketmaster dealio so I should have a credit with them which isn't reflected.

Curious how the ice your price will work for us since the baby will turn 2 in October so we'll need to add 1 more ticket to the plan. Hopefully you get the same deal on adding a ticket for an immediate family member?

[ButtersSaysNo]

Ours looks correct and is 1 game less in price than last season. I did not expect that we would have the 2 home preseason games, so what I thought the price would be was less than what invoice says.

[SoCalcaniac]

My invoice is for the exact same amount as it was last year which is good, except that I did sell tickets through the Ticketmaster dealio so I should have a credit with them which isn't reflected.



Shell and anyone else who has sold tix on the "TicketXchange/Ticketmaster" site; You have to ASK for the money. It won't reflect on your account with the Canes, you have to ask for the money to be deposited to your bank account (if you set it up that way) or you have to request a check. Hub found this out after selling 2 tix for the CHI/Snowed In game that were to go to our nephews who were coming down for that game til the weather went bonkers and he threw the tickets up at the last minute to see if there would be interest, and someone actually bought them and came to the game.

Anyway, he was expecting the "credit" to show up and it never did, so he inquired, and was told you have to request the money. Which to me is complete and utter bull crap. You sell something - you get paid, why does a person have to ask for their money???

So for anyone else who has sold on TM - just know you need to request the $$.

Our invoices for 304 and 121 appear the same. Nothing funky which is the first in 2 years. :0

[livinthedream]

Perhaps a little bit of a tease from Mr. Sideburns on twitter? He said same on the broadcast last night.

johhnyf: See you at the cookout tomorrow. It will be a great day to be a Caniac.

[nccanes]

So.

Does anyone think that they might be able to PINPOINT (or attempt to pinpoint) the timing of the actually public/fan announcement?

I live about 12 minutes from the RBC and there's a really really slim chance I could plan to be at the RBC for about 20 minutes, but if I even bothered to attempt to go, I'd like to time it (or attempt to time it) for the fan announcement.

edit: I just realized that they'll likely stream this online right? Then I probably wouldn't bother going out there.

[SoCalcaniac]

Yeah, I saw that and heard him say it; and I thought oh, the "Source" Maniscalco had in his tweet yesterday about the ASG was @johhnyf. :lol:

These last couple days have been horrible, so this is going to cheer me up big time.

This has been a LONG time coming. When you really think about all of the ups and downs related to this elusive ASG and what was said/promised then a work stoppage, then the "we need to see more infrastructure" blah, blah---- this will be a crown on top of the org's head. (regardless how big the head is;))

Hosted the Draft (arguably the best hosted/best attended draft) - check- Won a Stanley Cup- check; Going to Europe for the Premiere game; check Hosting an ASG - check, check, check, check.

As the VP sez, "It's a big F'ing deal".

[c-girl]

I can't really figure out my invoice either. We iced our price last year. This year's invoice is $12.00 less than last year. According to the parking charge, we're paying $7.00 less for parking this year which equates to one game. That does make sense since we have one less home game this year due to the Finland trip. The remaining $5.00 difference certainly doesn't take care of two fewer tickets though. There must be something I don't know or that I'm missing. I guess it could have to do with the number of pre-season games because we don't know how many pre-season games there will be, do we? Now that I think about it, my invoice has never made much sense to me.

[KaniacFever]

So, um, MAY. Hasn't this usually started in June in the past? Even when we didn't make the playoffs?

The 20% deposit to renew is due in May. Normally that is done in March, but since they were waiting for the All Star decision, everything go delayed. Although, I'm pretty sure your first official payment will be coming in June, so no 2-3 months leeway from deposit to payments like in years past.


As for the invoices, I've read on the main board that most invoices are not correct. They had to add them to account manager but they aren't finalized.

[Darkwing]

they're going to be severely disappointed if they try to charge my card for $2600 on May 14th, since my summer vacation is going to be charged at roughly the same time. apparently they haven't finished configuring everything for those of us who use the 8 month payment plan.

[ButtersSaysNo]

Be interesting to see the prices to sit in our sec 304 seats for ASG.

[kermelbar]

Either I'm an idiot or the Canes ticket office has confused me. :lol: Has it always been a 20% deposit to renew? I've been a mini-planner since the post-Cup year and it seems that for renewal years (not counting last year's "Ice Your Price" deal), I did not have to do a deposit to renew -- my entire balance was spread out over the 8-month payment plan. Am I wrong or have they changed something?

[caniac97]

Either I'm an idiot or the Canes ticket office has confused me. :lol: Has it always been a 20% deposit to renew? I've been a mini-planner since the post-Cup year and it seems that for renewal years (not counting last year's "Ice Your Price" deal), I did not have to do a deposit to renew -- my entire balance was spread out over the 8-month payment plan. Am I wrong or have they changed something?

I talked to my ticket rep and everything has been mailed out so we should see it soon.

[nccanes]

Either I'm an idiot or the Canes ticket office has confused me. :lol: Has it always been a 20% deposit to renew? I've been a mini-planner since the post-Cup year and it seems that for renewal years (not counting last year's "Ice Your Price" deal), I did not have to do a deposit to renew -- my entire balance was spread out over the 8-month payment plan. Am I wrong or have they changed something?

I don't think the 20% has been a normal thing. Typically there's been an option and/or incentive to put down a deposit or just return it saying you wanted to renew but I don't recall it being a requirement like that.

[Solracer]

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will host a press conference regarding future NHL All-Star Games at the RBC Center Thursday, Carolina Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford said in a phone interview Wednesday.

Good sign?

[ButtersSaysNo]

^ woooooooooooooooooooooo. I guess only question is it 2011 or 2012?

[livinthedream]

N&O link (http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/04/07/425943/rutherford-bettman-to-make-all.html) referenced in Solracer's post.

[FinFan]

JF tweeted this morning saying he was going to be at the cookout and it was "going to be a good day to be a Caniac". Think he was hinting at this news?

[caniac97]

hmm, didn't know it was for the next three.



RALEIGH -- NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will host a press conference regarding future NHL All-Star Games in Raleigh on Thursday, Carolina Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford said in a phone interview Wednesday.

Rutherford would not confirm that the Hurricanes had actually been awarded the 2011 All-Star Game, and noted that the league had opened up the application process for the next three All-Star Games.

But the Hurricanes had bid for the 2011 All-Star Game in January. The application was hand-delivered to league officials by Rutherford while the Hurricanes were in Manhattan to play the New York Rangers in late January.

Read more: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/04/07/425943/rutherford-bettman-to-make-all.html#ixzz0kQbp7Vvd

[nccanes]

Maybe it's simply because we asked him to come or something, but does it make any sense that Bettman would come to a location that wasn't hosting the next available date to make his first announcement?

[SouthernHockeyChick]

No. Dammit.

[nccanes]

Maybe there's an announcement taking place in Pittsburgh or TO today? :lol:

[ButtersSaysNo]

Maybe there's an announcement taking place in Pittsburgh or TO today? :lol:

Would Bettman be sitting on Crosby's lap for that or would it be the other way around? LOL

[Darkwing]

Eklund's interpretation:

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman will be holding a joint press conference with the Carolina Hurricanes at the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC on Thursday, April 8th, 2010. A reliable source has informed me Bettman plans to announce that the after much deliberation, the NHL All Star Game will be held in Raleigh indefinitely. The original destination for this change was to be Phoenix, but my other reliable sources tell me that Phoenix will no longer have a hockey team after this season; Phoenix will be relocated to Winnipeg. (e6)

[The Rock]

I will park an RV at or around the RBC Center that entire weekend, and party nonstop.

EPIC.

[Dammit100]

^I like the way you think

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

If 2011 is the case, I'm putting my time out of the office now then. Probably a loan of the 401k as well to ensure I have a good time while there.

:lol:

[ontheboards]

^^^^So the big news is Phoenix is relocating to Winnipeg?

[Convert]

^^^^So the big news is Phoenix is relocating to Winnipeg?

No, Phoenix is relocating to Durham. The NHL looked at the college bb situation here and decided a local rivalry would be ideal for the league and the area.

They will be the Durham Sun Devils (in homage to their new and old homes).

[livinthedream]

But who will Sundevil pull for if that comes true?

Well played. :lol:

Anyhow, here's an article just published in the TBJ.

NHL All-Star Game coming to Raleigh? (http://triangle.bizjournals.com/triangle/stories/2010/04/05/daily32.html)

[e2ipiand1]

Then we'll just need to move a team to Chapel Hill.:lol:

[livinthedream]

Finally a time! 12:30 pm

nhl_canes: The Hurricanes and the NHL will make a major announcement at 12:30 Thurs. Fans invited to attend presser: http://carhur.com/851

RALEIGH, NC—The National Hockey League and the Carolina Hurricanes will make a major announcement at a news conference on Thursday, April 8, at the RBC Center at 12:30 p.m.

WHAT: News conference and media availability
WHEN: Thursday, April 8, 2010 * 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: RBC Center South Lawn
WHO: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, Hurricanes Owner/CEO/Governor Peter Karmanos Jr., Hurricanes President/General Manager Jim Rutherford, others

Hurricanes fans are also invited to come watch the news conference, as it will take place during the “Caniac Cookout” on the South Lawn. Speakers will be set up for fans to hear the announcement, as well as the media question and answer session. For more information on the Caniac Cookout, please visit: http://carhur.com/850.

Thursday’s news conference will also be available on the team’s web site, http://carolinahurricanes.com, streaming live.

[SoCalcaniac]

What a scene this last home game of the season will be!

When I was leaving practice today, they had all the trucks heading to the lawn area with alot of stuff on them- far more than you'd normally see for when they set up the lawn parties- So whatever they're doing over there to set this thing up for the announcement, is gonna be huge.

[ButtersSaysNo]

If we get the ASG, that is something else we can rub in the face of slug fans as they have not hosted since 1978. ;)

[Darkwing]

What a scene this last home game of the season will be!

When I was leaving practice today, they had all the trucks heading to the lawn area with alot of stuff on them- far more than you'd normally see for when they set up the lawn parties- So whatever they're doing over there to set this thing up for the announcement, is gonna be huge.

They're building a giant plaster statue of Crosby crying with a caption saying "BUT *IIIII* WANTED THE ALLSTAR GAME".

[ButtersSaysNo]

Posted 17 mins ago.

Raleigh, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes will host the commissioner of the National Hockey League Thursday when he makes an announcement about the league’s 2011 All-Star game, the team said in a statement Wednesday.

:D

[caniac97]

They're building a giant plaster statue of Crosby crying with a caption saying "BUT *IIIII* WANTED THE ALLSTAR GAME".

they will most likely get the winter classic.

[ButtersSaysNo]

Just on ESPN page


NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will be in Raleigh, N.C., on Thursday to announce the 2010-11 NHL All-Star Game is being awarded to the Carolina Hurricanes, a source told ESPN.com.

The NHL issued a news release Wednesday saying Bettman would be joined for an announcement by Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos, general manager Jim Rutherford and captain Eric Staal.

There was no All-Star Game this season because of the Vancouver Olympics.

[IceSun]

They will be the Durham Sun Devils (in homage to their new and old homes).

But who will Sundevil pull for if that comes true?

Well played. :lol:


ROFL - glad I checked in when I heard this news from
afar :)

I guess I would just have to change my screen name - GO CANES

ALL STAR - WOO HOOOO!

[KaniacFever]

I'll be at the cookout with the sis and nephews so I'll be sure to mosey on over to hear the official announcement.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

They'll probably start selling the tickets right there at the cookout so us STHs who have to work get screwed even further. :lol:

[Dammit100]

nice of Karmanos to show up for something in Raleigh

[WillLikeWhoa091]

And I'm leaving the country next year.

/sigh

That's REALLY exciting though that the NHL sees us as viable. :)

[nccanes]

They'll probably start selling the tickets right there at the cookout so us STHs who have to work get screwed even further. :lol:

Bwahahahahahaha

[SC06]

They'll probably start selling the tickets right there at the cookout so us STHs who have to work get screwed even further. :lol:

they are only going to sell 50 tickets though since there is probably little interest. ;):laugh:

[SoCalcaniac]

Why wouldn't the League think we were "viable"? Is there some news about this team that nobody knows about? Has Gary said something to the media to make anyone believe that we're not "viable"? It's been widely known we've been lobbying for this ASG for years, and it wasn't lip service, it was a matter of local infrastructure for us to host the thing. All well documented. We have enough problems with the outsiders mentioning this market with implied issues... but our own fans? Oy.

nice of Karmanos to show up for something in Raleigh

He was here yukking it up with The Coach on the ice a couple months ago, and for something else after that. He's around when he feels the need to be. Personally the further away he is the better. A distant owner with a crazy gene is fine with me.

They'll probably start selling the tickets right there at the cookout so us STHs who have to work get screwed even further. :lol:

They do that, they'll have trouble- especially with all that media and there will be plenty of it. They don't wanna screw up with cameras rolling. ;)

KF, I'll look for you at the Cookout....

LMAO @ SC. Yeah, that's exactly what they'd do.

I'm looking forward to seeing how many people take long lunches and break away for the Cookout/ Autographs/Announcement.

[DSCanesfan]

I'm looking forward to seeing how many people take long lunches and break away for the Cookout/ Autographs/Announcement.


I'll be there with my crew. But then I usually try to find some reason or another to skip out of work whenever I can. Oh look the sun rose today guess I should skip work.:laugh:

I heard from unnamed sources in the Canes Org. today that this whole cookout deal was always a ruse. The Canes have known about the ASG for two weeks. But didn't tell anyone. Not even Mayor Meeker or Gov. Perdue, until today.


Doug

[livinthedream]

SoCal, regarding viable, I took Will's post to mean that the city was viable, not the organization. I think lots of folks have questioned whether or not Raleigh was ready, so I don't see his post as being out of line.

And Karmanos was also at Casino Night. FWIW.

I heard from unnamed sources in the Canes Org. today that this whole cookout deal was always a ruse.

Hey, they used the right bait to lure me in. Just sayin.

Actually, I came here to post about the autograph session, since I suspect that any folks who are going tomorrow are reading this topic first. After the first announcement about the autographs, the Canes have added Alex Picard to the autograph session, joining Timmy and Tuomo. Just wanted to make sure folks were aware of that, as I'm not sure it's been widely publicized.

[DSCanesfan]

SoCal, regarding viable, I took Will's post to mean that the city was viable, not the organization. I think lots of folks have questioned whether or not Raleigh was ready, so I don't see his post as being out of line.

And Karmanos was also at Casino Night. FWIW.



Hey, they used the right bait to lure me in. Just sayin.

Actually, I came here to post about the autograph session, since I suspect that any folks who are going tomorrow are reading this topic first. After the first announcement about the autographs, the Canes have added Alex Picard to the autograph session, joining Timmy and Tuomo. Just wanted to make sure folks were aware of that, as I'm not sure it's been widely publicized.


They had you hook, line and sinker.:laugh:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

All I got to say is there better be some massive STH sh*t to go with this ASG.

I have ALWAYS wanted an ASG here. I'm so excited to atend I can barely stand it. But my god....in a year where Mr SHC's salary got cut in half we're having two $$$ events that just can't happen and me not be there...Finland and an ASG. We better not make the playoffs because I won't have any money left!! :lol:;)

[kermelbar]

I think I'll be able to swing by the cookout for a bit. I won't bother with autographs because my office prefers we take lunch between 12 and 2 and I'd have to leave too early to get in line. But I'll be wandering around.

[SoCalcaniac]

Yeah, like LTD wasn't going to the Cookout, regardless of the extra festivities.:lol:

SHC, Jonas Brothers performing at the "All Star Skate" and my ears not yet recovered, aside- I had one of the best times of my life in Atlanta for that weekend. It was everything I expected, and more with all the festivities surrounding the game/league. What was even better was meeting all kinds of fans and people from EVERYWHERE in Atlanta. So if the apathetic sports city of Atlanta can throw a shindig that they did--- we can top that. I have no doubt. All that needs to happen to complete the FUN, is a repeat performance like #12's in Atlanta, so I can throw a hat, and it'll be all good.

Plus here's the thing- The league takes over the bulk of the 'festivities' and planning; so you don't have to worry about the Canes messing anything up. ;) In this economy I think we'll all want value for our dollars, and it appears we're all about to go broke with these multiple events. :crazy: HOWEVER, we'll have a lifetime of memories of everything.

[kermelbar]

We better not make the playoffs because I won't have any money left!! :lol:;)

You just watch -- those b*tches'll make it to the SCF next year, and probably take a few 7-game series to do it. ;.)

[livinthedream]

OMG there will be a freaking red carpet!

I can be a real paparazzo!

This is just beginning to sink in.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

OMG there will be a freaking red carpet!

I can be a real paparazzo!

This is just beginning to sink in.

And STHs better get some perks in regards to that!!


Yes....I am developing a theme.
By god, I'm ready to cash in on my freakin' loyalty!!:lol:

[DSCanesfan]

And STHs better get some perks in regards to that!!


Yes....I am developing a theme.
By god, I'm ready to cash in on my freakin' loyalty!!:lol:


Well any ideas I had of giving up my full season, due to financial concerns not the play of the team, are being thrown out the window.:D

[Kat]

I am considering wandering by (since it looks like I can get away for a lunch hour), but don't want to wander alone. Anyone want to meet up?

[kermelbar]

Kat, I'll probably head out of my office around 12 and get over there around 12:10-12:15. I'll have my cell with me.

[nccanes]

This is the legit, front page, above the fold article (http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/04/08/427089/triangle-nets-nhl-all-star-game.html) in today's paper.

[ButtersSaysNo]

Anyone have a guess on how they will do tix?

I would expect full STH for sure would get priority? I wonder about 26 and down?

Think folks will get tix in a certain price range for ASG they purchase, but not necessarily their normal STH seats?

Will be interesting to see specifics whenever they release that info.

[nccanes]

Depends on what you mean by price range. :lol: because I'm sure it'll be WAY out of any existing prices. ;)

But if you mean you currently have Center Ice Premier seats that you'll be able to buy in that area? Not sure about that due to the league commitments. But I'm sure they'll want to take as much of your money as you are willing to spend.

I presume that the "26 and down" will have some sort of priority, it would suck if they didn't have any better a chance as John Q Bandwagonfan. I believe the SoCals bought the miniest of plans in ATL in order to insure the right purchase seats.

Beyond what the league needs, Caniac money is just as good as anyone else's, so I can't imagine why the wouldn't want as many as they could sell to the locals.

But I would think you'd have the chance to buy at a given "price level". For example. If the SHCs want to be there, but due to the cost of LL Center Ice seats on top of their Finland trip, I would imagine you could opt for UL seats for the ASG in order to save $.

[ButtersSaysNo]

I didn't make it too clear in my previous post, sleepy fingers. ;)

For example, we sit in sec 304. We have no desire to sit in LL for ASG. So if tix for sec 304 are $200 per tix for ASG and we purchase 2 seats in that price range, I wonder what the chance is we would be in our normal STH seats for the ASG vs being relocated to other seats in UL sideline seats, but still in $200 price range.

[nccanes]

No clue, but I bet they aren't going to make any promises. However, I presume that UL seats would be less likely to be scooped up for the league (unless they have some travel partner that puts together packages for traveling fans).

It probably depends too on how the do they priority within the STH group. If the SHCs decide to move upstairs and their account creation date is earlier than yours, will they get the better seats? One would think.

[ButtersSaysNo]

No clue, but I bet they aren't going to make any promises. However, I presume that UL seats would be less likely to be scooped up for the league (unless they have some travel partner that puts together packages for traveling fans).

It probably depends too on how the do they priority within the STH group. If the SHCs decide to move upstairs and their account creation date is earlier than yours, will they get the better seats? One would think.

I will beat someone with a puck and hockey stick if they get our normal seats for ASG. sort of like this. ;):deadhorse:

[nccanes]

Another thing to consider is if they force you to buy the full package: Skills + Game. That can get pretty pricey pretty quick. SoCal will be able to let us know what it cost in ATL.

I just looked at an old post at HFboards and it looked like someone was selling 2 seats to both events for just under $1000 for the 2009 game. No clue on what kind of seating level it was.

[livinthedream]

What I am expecting is that a large number of tickets will be earmarked for the NHL and its corporate and event sponsors, and I also think most full season STHs who want tickets will be able to get in the building, but perhaps not at the same seating level they enjoy today. I'm hoping that will trickle to the mini-plans but I think our STH base is a little stronger than Atlanta's was when they made their offer, so I'm not going to be overly optimistic until I hear from my ticket rep.

I'm also expecting them to be really expensive.

[ButtersSaysNo]

SoCal, did events surrounding the ASG start on Thursday or Friday in Atl?

[nccanes]

This page is displaying funky, but here's an idea of the schedule of events in ATL.

http://thrashers.nhl.com/club/page.htm?bcid=19740

As far as the event, I believe I'll go the volunteer route.

[SoCalcaniac]

Another thing to consider is if they force you to buy the full package: Skills + Game. That can get pretty pricey pretty quick. SoCal will be able to let us know what it cost in ATL.



YES. Here's what happened with the Thrash; We went in on their "All Star Package" to be able to secure the ASG tickets- (nobody outside of the fan base in ATL was offered up tickets unless they had a "plan") we purchased and I'll have to clarify with the hubby, an 8-game "plan" which they allowed us to pick games we'd attend- well we weren't attending games in ATL but hub has friends/coworkers in ATL who have attended games in the past, so we sold those to them, kept the 2 games vs the Canes that were in our pack and we'd go to or in one game had friends who went to, and then we were in.

The "Promise" was the tix to the Youngstars Game, the ASG itself, and "NHL Presents: The All Star Practice Experience" (yes that's what it was called) Featuring the JonasBros, Alyssa Milano as hostess and that really cute Canadian guy that stars on Friday Night Lights. (can't remember his name right this second, but SHC will know :) ) There was also a Fan expo where you could purchase tix and meet and greet players (Erik Johnson was at this big signing thing) and there was this "coaches symposium" that they hosted with a bunch of NHL coaches and those things were like $20 bucks; the Practice thing I wanna say was $50 bucks, the tickets for the game (we were upstairs firmly entrenched up, upstairs, lol I'd say they were the equivalent of Section 327 or 328 - we were in Row Q lol) and those seats were a $130 a piece. The Super Skills Competition/Young Stars Game tix were $65.00 a piece. These were all packaged together- you couldn't buy separate; the Practice thing, you purchased on your own, thus the literally thousands of 10-13 year old girls screaming during the practice as the JoBros peeked out to look at some of their favorite hockey players (it was announced that they are hockey fans- decibels through the roof; I remember Joe Thornton covering his ears right in front of me with all that squealing went off the charts :laugh:)

So with everything we did ticket wise for the events that were "must purchase" nearly $400 bucks. The optional side events that weren't packaged - another $150 bucks.

It was an epic situation- all around; not only did our guy get the ASG MVP and the hat trick, etc. They did the red carpet with all these little youth hockey players doing the hockey stick salute as the players arrived- they had a stage and an interviewer and even a video game competition on a big screen set up outside with Jason Spezza taking on two video champs; the two guys then went head to head for $25,000 and a full on video game "suite" in their home. People were all amped up about that, but I was into the fact that Spezza was just chilling on this leather coach playing video games with two guys. :lol:

SHC and Butters - I'm guessing that FULL STHers will get priority on tickets that's how Atlanta did it. We met a few couples who were from ATL who were Full STHers that were able to stay in their regular upstairs seats, and another couple who was LL center but moved to LL end zone because of "league guests and sponsors" .

I'm personally praying we wouldn't get moved from 121, but I have a sinking feeling that it will happen. If it's not to our liking, we still have our 304 seats so we can flip a coin or something. :lol:

Let me know if I missed anything.....

[nccanes]

Great job SoCal! Thanks for the details!

[ButtersSaysNo]

I know a lot of things will take place downtown, but just a reminder that there is the Comfort Suites right by the Backyard Bistro that you all may want to make reservations for the weekend. I am neither confirming nor denying that I made 2 night reservations for every weekend from 7-9 Jan through 4-6 Feb. ;)

Rates are $99/nt

Noticed that Umstead, Renaissance and Marriott Downtown are all unavailable, after I did the above, for the weekend of Fri 28 Jan - Sun 30 Jan, so I am guessing that is the weekend.

[Jay]

You guys are worrying me... I buy a 12gm pack to support the team even though I can't use all the tickets because I live 4 hours away...

If I don't get to go to the ASG in Raleigh, I will weep.

[CC]

I will spend what it takes. I expect Roughly 500 $ per x me and my wife= 1000$. God Help us when we reach the playoffs LOL.

[caniac97]

You guys are worrying me... I buy a 12gm pack to support the team even though I can't use all the tickets because I live 4 hours away...

If I don't get to go to the ASG in Raleigh, I will weep.

PM me, i am a full STH and if it don't break the bank i might be able to hook you up.

[Kat]

Kat, I'll probably head out of my office around 12 and get over there around 12:10-12:15. I'll have my cell with me.

Thanks K, I will definitely try and meet up with you if I get to break free. :)


I went to the practice part of the game when they held it in Pittsburgh in the early 90s. I remember it being quite pricey, but then again, I was like 15-16.

[Jay]

PM me, i am a full STH and if it don't break the bank i might be able to hook you up.

I'll keep that in mind when tickets are announced :-D

[caniac97]

they are saying 2011:

The NHL and the Carolina Hurricanes have called a Thursday press conference where it is expected that the two sides will announce that the city of Raleigh has landed the 2011 NHL All-Star game.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is expected to make the announcement at the RBC Center along with Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos and president and general manager Jim Rutherford along with captain Eric Staal are all expected to attend.

There had been speculation that Phoenix was going to be awarded the game.

The All-Star game was not held this season due to the participation of NHL players in the Olympic Games.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

For example. If the SHCs want to be there,

"If"? Under what possible scenario can you imagine me not being there? :lol:

that really cute Canadian guy that stars on Friday Night Lights. (can't remember his name right this second, but SHC will know :) )
Taylor Kitsch. Man, I wish he'd come to ours, too!!


SHC and Butters - I'm guessing that FULL STHers will get priority on tickets that's how Atlanta did it. We met a few couples who were from ATL who were Full STHers that were able to stay in their regular upstairs seats, and another couple who was LL center but moved to LL end zone because of "league guests and sponsors" .

I'm personally praying we wouldn't get moved from 121, but I have a sinking feeling that it will happen. If it's not to our liking, we still have our 304 seats so we can flip a coin or something. :lol:


I hope so. No offense to anyone, but honestly, I don't think they do quite enough for those of us who make the full STH commitment compared to the minis. But then, I'm obviously just in the mood to ***** this week....mathematical elimination will do that to you. :lol:

But, I want Center Ice. I'll choose 3rd level over LL endzones so.....I hope I don't piss anyone off if I get a mini-plan holder's usual spot!!


The way it's looking, we'll probably be moving upstairs next season anyway.

[caniac97]

"If"? Under what possible scenario can you imagine me not being there? :lol:


Taylor Kitsch. Man, I wish he'd come to ours, too!!


I hope so. No offense to anyone, but honestly, I don't think they do quite enough for those of us who make the full STH commitment compared to the minis. But then, I'm obviously just in the mood to ***** this week....mathematical elimination will do that to you. :lol:

But, I want Center Ice. I'll choose 3rd level over LL endzones so.....I hope I don't piss anyone off if I get a mini-plan holder's usual spot!!


The way it's looking, we'll probably be moving upstairs next season anyway.

us upstairs folks don't bite (ok i do know a couple that do), we are a lot of fun.

[nccanes]

I'm laughing at Luke's tweet about the Hotel Developer that said he'd prefer a soccer tournament. I thought it was kind of unnecessary to include that in this particular article and thought the guy should have just kept his comment on the positive, but I don't doubt that what he said is true - from a hotel perspective. I always love Luke's snark.

The CASL soccer events that are yearly bring in more hotel rooms than the ASG will, I'm sure that's true. They may not drop the high dollar stuff at high end restaurants, but they come and spend money. That's why VisitRaleigh.com is partner. According to CASL website the boys series alone used 9,000 hotel rooms. And that's just 2 weekends in Nov/Dec. Girls have 2 weekends as well.

Why they (N/O) chose to quote him...not sure.

Here's his column (the snark was in a tweet)
http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/04/08/426965/finally-fans-get-reward.html

[ButtersSaysNo]

only work about 3 miles away from RBCC, but I think I am going to eat my lunch at my desk and watch the live video of the announcement.

Would not be fair of me to go when SC06 cannot make it.

[c-girl]

That's what I'm doing. Can't get out of the office to go from downtown to the RBC. I just saw the LGC tweet that the band is Airel Down, who I love and have never seen live. Bummer.

[nccanes]

MM is such a tool. :lol:

And OMG, we have "Salt" asking (stupid) questions? :lol:

edit: MM is such a tool x2. He actually asked the Visitor's Bureau guy what the impact would be to the "RTP". Nothing easier to spot an outsider when they use "RTP" and "Triangle" as interchangeable phrases.

[ButtersSaysNo]

Wish they could have given a specific weekend for the event.

[c-girl]

Tool and blatant suck up. :lol:

I laughed right out loud at the ad for season tickets that popped up right after the presser streaming on ch.com.

Chip and Luke tweeted that it's the weekend of January 29-30.

[nccanes]

Wish they could have given a specific weekend for the event.

They did. The game is on January 30, 2011.


An XM 'friend' forwarded me the release (though it's probably on the site as well)

CAROLINA HURRICANES TO HOST 2011 NHL ALL-STAR FESTIVITIES JAN. 29-30



NEW YORK (April 8, 2010) – The National Hockey League (NHL) today announced the selection of the Carolina Hurricanes and the city of Raleigh as hosts of the 2011 National Hockey League All-Star Celebration. The League’s mid-season spectacular will take place Saturday, January 29 and Sunday, January 30 and will include Honda NHL SuperSkills® and the 58th NHL All-Star Game at RBC Center.

The 2011 All-Star Game will mark the first time Carolina has hosted NHL All-Star activities. It will be the fourth major NHL® event in North Carolina, as the Hurricanes hosted the Stanley Cup® Final in 2002 and 2006, and the NHL Entry Draft in 2004.

"The fact that this event has been awarded to the Hurricanes is a testimony to the strength of the market, the strength of the franchise and, above all, the enthusiastic support the ‘Caniacs’ show for their team,” said Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner. “The Hurricanes will provide the perfect showcase as the eyes of the hockey world focus on the Triangle, its fantastic arena and its truly outstanding hockey fans."

“We are extremely pleased that the NHL has selected the Hurricanes to host the All-Star Game,” added Peter Karmanos Jr., owner of the Hurricanes. “This will be a very exciting event for ‘Caniacs’ to take part in, and I know the Triangle area will be a great host for the NHL and its star players.”

The 2011 NHL All-Star Game will feature various hockey-themed events, entertainment and activities. Further details on the 2011 NHL All-Star Celebration, including ticket and broadcast details, will be released at a later date.

[ButtersSaysNo]

Tool and blatant suck up. :lol:

I laughed right out loud at the ad for season tickets that popped up right after the presser streaming on ch.com.

chip and Luke tweeted that it's the weekend of January 29-30.

so I did guess correctly in my previous post up above. :D

[FinFan]

Wish I could stream here at work. Wish I was THERE since Airel Down is the group playing (and Timmy and Tuomo are signing autographs). Lots of wishes today (including a WIN tonight!).

Oh crap. I didn't even think about the fact they would have broadcast it on XM!

[nccanes]

Tricia over at TSB posted that she got her renewal info in the mail today and said it says the following:

If you put down 20% by May 14th you get priority chance to buy All- Star tickets. And you can only get as many All Star tickets as you have seats during the season.

Interesting that she mentions you get a "priority chance" to buy the tickets, where Bettman said if your are a season ticket holder you'll get them. I believe that Tricia is a FULL STH.

[ButtersSaysNo]

Tricia over at TSB posted that she got her renewal info in the mail today and said it says the following:



Interesting that she mentions you get a "priority chance" to buy the tickets, where Bettman said if your are a season ticket holder you'll get them. I believe that Tricia is a FULL STH.

Guess this would be where it would be interesting to know how many seats in the RBCC are taken for a normal game by full STHs since the organization will never come out and say.

[ButtersSaysNo]

Tricia over at TSB posted that she got her renewal info in the mail today and said it says the following:



Interesting that she mentions you get a "priority chance" to buy the tickets, where Bettman said if your are a season ticket holder you'll get them. I believe that Tricia is a FULL STH.

I think her wording is incorrect. SC06 read it to me over the phone and the word guaranteed is used in some regard for full STH, but did not feel like trying to type word for word what she was telling me.

[nccanes]

Ok good to know. I meant to mention that it's possible she just wrote it a smidge differently than verbatim. I think she was more curious about the 1 per seat aspect as that makes it interesting for plan sharers.

[c-girl]

I think Luke's blog clears it up. And ch.com has an article with a FAQ section that also clears up a lot.



So you want tickets...

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<!-- END tags --><!-- BEGIN content -->With the announcement that the 2011 NHL All-Star Game is indeed coming to the RBC Center on Jan. 29-30, the logical next question is, how do I get tickets?

Only Hurricanes season-ticket holders are guaranteed seats to the game, and with the league claiming between 6,000-8,500 tickets right off the top, there is unlikely to be any general public sale.

Full-season and 26-game season-ticket holders are guaranteed tickets to the All-Star Game and Saturday night skills competition, although not necessarily in their regular season. Holders of 14-game packages can buy tickets to either the game or skills competition.

After NHL commissioner Gary Bettman pointed out that only season-ticket holders would be able to buy tickets, Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos said, "Thank you!" to Bettman just loud enough for the microphones to pick up.

The potential ticket-sales boost is one reason the Hurricanes so avidly pursued this All-Star Game; attendance this season is down about 8 percent from last season and will be the lowest since 2003-04.
"There has never been a time when we didn't need an All-Star Game," Karmanos said. "I think every other owner in professional sports would tell you the same thing. It's important to us to build our season-ticket base, and this will help do it."





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[ButtersSaysNo]

Ok good to know. I meant to mention that it's possible she just wrote it a smidge differently than verbatim. I think she was more curious about the 1 per seat aspect as that makes it interesting for plan sharers.

oh that definitely is going to be interesting for say a few couples that share 2 seats and scenarios like that.

[LeslieK]

This is on the FAQ page...
Q: How many tickets can I purchase?
Full Season and 26-Game Plan Ticket Holders who purchase their ticket plans by the May 14 deadline will be guaranteed the opportunity to purchase tickets (equivalent to their number of plan seats) for the NHL All-Star Game and the NHL All-Star Skills Competition, with Full Season Ticket Holders receiving the greatest priority on seating locations.

12-Game Plan holders who purchase their ticket plans by May 14 will receive priority to purchase tickets (equivalent to their number of plan seats) to one of these events based on availability and account priority.

ETA - you beat me to it with the blog/etc.

[Canesluver]

I just opened my mail. It says:

"Full Season Ticket Holders and 26-Game Plan Holders who renew by the May 14 deadline will be guaranteed the opportunity to purchase tickets (equivalent to their number of plan seats) for the NHL All-Star Game and NHL All-Star Skills Competition, with Full Season Ticket Holders receiving the greatest priority on seating locations. 12-Game Plan Holders who renew by May 14 will receive priority to purchase tickets (equivalent to their number of plan seats) to one of these events based on availability and account priority."

edited:
LOL! We're all eager to get it right!! :lol:

[nccanes]

Wonder how soon the actual pricing for the ASG games will be released.

[nccanes]

LOL! We're all eager to get it right!! :lol:

Indeed. We are nothing if specific (with sources noted) here at LGC. :lol:


edit: and speaking of that, there was a discussion somewhere about the Ticket Exchange sales. My sales are reflected on my invoice as a credit - so that worked properly.

[Canesluver]

Mine were there, too, NCC! :)

[ButtersSaysNo]

Guess that all remains is seeing pricing, when the $ is due and then were we all get seated. :laugh:

[KaniacFever]

The Cookout and Presser was fun. Good seeing you LTD and SoCal :D

Being a Full STH, I hope I can just purchase one of skills or game. With a family vacay in July where we are all pitching in and renting a mansion on the beach, then Finland, then season tickets, I might be broke and only be able to afford one of these events. But if I have to buy 2, I'll do it, cause I'm going to one of these damn it.

[Jay]

Being a Full STH, I hope I can just purchase one of skills or game. With a family vacay in July where we are all pitching in and renting a mansion on the beach, then Finland, then season tickets, I might be broke and only be able to afford one of these events. But if I have to buy 2, I'll do it, cause I'm going to one of these damn it.

As a 14 game holder, I'll take the one from you that you don't want :)

[SoCalcaniac]

OMG ya'll LTD and I had a ball at the "Cookout". :lol: She and I literally closed the picnic area down, it was the two of us and the cleaning crew while we finally decided to sit down and eat lunch.

The autograph session was great- #6, 15 and Picard (forgot his number already oh, 45) anyway, all very sweet chatty and friendly, I'm glad we got there early as we were in the first 30 or so in line; but the line went quickly. LTD's got a boat load of stories surrounding the autographs line, so I'll let her tell and they're a hoot and awesome all in one. Kat, KaniacFever & Kermie, great to see ya'll there and catch up. Lots of fun.

The crowd/turnout for the whole deal was off the charts to me. I know some were there for the autographs and they were there early, but seriously the whole area on the lawn was growing the entire time leading up to 12:30. I carved out a spot along the barricades for me, LTD and our friend and we were up close and enjoyed the entire thing. Lots of flags, hooting and hollering, Ariel Down was entertaining- and after their whole set which included that Hurricanes song of theirs, they came down to the barricade area and high fived all the fans- the laugher of the day was the lead singer saying to the friend that LTD and I were with "High five me Mama" (she: Soccer/hockey mom in a long time corp job and as sweet as she can be) We could not stop laughing. One of those you had to be there moments.

The noise level when they all came out, was great. The cheering and chanting and flag waving was awesome; and I noticed #12 who was in my direct sight line, shaking his head and looking out at the crowd in amazement and saying something to PK, and PK nodding vigorously. It was nice to see the crowd greet Bettman without the boos and he even mentioned it, lol; and I ran into Mr. Rutherford after the whole thing and congratulated him, and he was beaming.

I thought some of the questions- (MM especially) were a little goofy; and I thought that dude they quoted in the paper from the CVB was dumb. This is a big flippin deal, the tourneys are nice, but this is an event. Like it or not; it is what it is so embrace it. My question is why they would put his quote in the paper. :crazy:

They had stacks of leaflets for the ASG that I planned to go pick up, but they apparently ran out. It was really feverish all around that place and I think the excitement was off the charts.

We're such a unique fan base- I'm so thrilled we are the way we are. If this "cookout" was a cover for the announcement as has been rumored, WELL DONE. They really did it up and it made for a neat backdrop. I wonder if it translated to the stream and on tonight's news broadcasts.

Now I gotta get ready to go to tonight's game, and go get all this green off me. :lol::lol:

[Jay]

Anyone know if a vid is available for the presser? The one on hurricanes.nhl.tv is still just showing an all star game logo and crazy music.

[Guyute]

I've already contacted someone for some more specifics to tickets, likelihood of getting them, etc. Here's the info I got:
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[kermelbar]

Now I gotta get ready to go to tonight's game, and go get all this green off me. :lol::lol:

:lol: I noticed it on the hem of your dark pants when you were going inside and LTD and I were still chatting.

[Jay]

I found a video:

http://www.wralsportsfan.com/rs/video/7383471/

[livinthedream]

That was some fun. The photos I tweeted out were from my Blackberry so they weren't very good, but I hope to have some from the real camera uploaded after tonight's game. SoCal scoped us out a prime spot right behind the media for the press conference.

And let me just state once more, for the record, that Doug Warf and the entire staff of K&C rock off the charts!

The importance of this All-Star event here in Raleigh is still sinking in with me.

Very excited about the unexpected (to me) priority for 26-game plan holders.

[SoCalcaniac]

:lol: I noticed it on the hem of your dark pants when you were going inside and LTD and I were still chatting.

IT WAS HORRIFIC when I got in my car just everywhere! :lol: and I think in the buzz of the moment, I ignored my gawd-awful allergies and everything just exploded when I got home. The shower helped though.

Interesting on the language related to the tickets for 12 gamers and the lack of "guaranteed" seating for the game, but a positive word on the Superskills/Youngstars event.

LTD - that was a blast. Lots of fun eh?

[Guyute]

I thought it was interesting comment on the 12's too. We are among the earliest creation date, so we have high priority... but, we may bounce up to 26, where our early creation date will just about guarantee a shot at all AS events.

Adding a 4th seat for the littlest one, plus adding 14 games will hurt a little, but, I've been watching hockey for almost 35 years and haven't had a shot at an ASG game.

[puck_it]

you guys assume they wont be changing the wording the day before the money is due.

[Shell]

no, they won't change it until after they get the money, just ask NtheI!

[ButtersSaysNo]

I would hate to be someone new that is becoming a 26 or full STH (without some already established priority date) over the next few days in order to get ASG tix. If you take current folks, add new full/26 and it happens to go over the amount of tix that will be available after the league takes theirs, there could be some new folks that sign up only to find out that their priority is too low when it comes down to assigning tix.

I hope this doesn't happen because some people will get screwed, but unfortunately I see this maybe happening to some folks.

[kermelbar]

With that said, I sincerely hope that brand new full and 26 STHs do not bump existing 12-gamers, primarily because I'm an existing 12-gamer :D but I think it's a crappy way to treat someone who's been with you for a while (4 years for me, plus '02-'03 -- I know many of you are much longer) and will continue to be with you versus the people who, IMO, will be one-season deals just to go to the ASG. It's one thing if you're a 12-gamer who bumps up, but if you haven't been any kind of STH and you're suddenly a 26 or full, I'd be willing to bet money I don't have that you won't be back in '11-'12. It's like the wine-and-cheesers who show up for the SC playoffs but rarely darken the door during the regular season.

[nccanes]

With that said, I sincerely hope that brand new full and 26 STHs do not bump existing 12-gamers,

By my understanding that's exactly what they are doing.

I see your point, but they've GOT to use the ASG to drive revenue. If new full/26 plan holders don't get priority, then where is the incentive this year over any other season?

We were planning to drop down to a 12 game plan, and may still. I surely hope that the prices for the ASG are available before the 20% deadline (though I could just put down the 20% and then lower my plan later I suppose, just in case). If we opt to go to a 12 game plan (which would certainly allow us financially to buy ASG tickets) it will be the first time since 2002-2003 that we have not had a 26 or full plan. I'm not bothered by me losing my guarantee. It's just the way it goes.

There has to be a priority order and I believe they have always done it as Full STHs by acct creation date, 26 gamers by creation date, 12 gamers by creation date.

[livinthedream]

Cookout/ASG Press Conference Photos - 4/8/2010 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbk-ltd/sets/72157623688649637/)

SoCal, that's your bobblehead!

And I completely missed Ariel Down, I had something I had to do between the autographs and the press conference. Hate I missed them.

[Guyute]

By my understanding that's exactly what they are doing.

I see your point, but they've GOT to use the ASG to drive revenue. If new full/26 plan holders don't get priority, then where is the incentive this year over any other season?

There has to be a priority order and I believe they have always done it as Full STHs by acct creation date, 26 gamers by creation date, 12 gamers by creation date.
Exactly. We've been plan holders since '01. We have among the best account priority out there in the 12 game crowd. However, with new holders coming in, the chances of us getting AS tix is very low. Does that bother me? Eh, not really. Will we bump to 26 to be a 26-game holder With an '01 creation date? Yeah, almost certainly. That should guarantee our tix.

The reason I don't mind is just as E described above. This is a Huge revenue opportunity. Just like when Bettman first promised the ASG, we had to get to 12k ticketbase I believe it was. We did. That has no doubt dropped some.
If you watched the presser our Raleigh Visitor's Bureau guy said that historically markets have seen between a 10 and 20 MILLION dollar impact from All Star Weekend. The Canes want to tap into that as much as humanly possible.
It is a business. I have a lot of problems with how they run it sometimes, but this isn't one of them.

[nccanes]

And who knows...maybe there will be enough people that pass on it that 12 packers will eventually get an opportunity. Remember that SoCal was a mini plan holder in ATL and got them.

Which reminds me about how JF and Tripp pretty much dogged ATL on that front last night. Not over ticket sales, just that the city was not really in tune with the event and people unaffiliated didn't know it was going on. Tripp went so far as to compare to a typical reg season game. That maybe true, but it seemed a little harsh to pile on. There's a big difference in a city the size of ATL holding an event like this and the Triangle.

I know JF was in ATL because the Jr Hurricanes participated in the youth hockey event, so maybe he got out of the downtown area to get to the rink in the 'burbs and saw more of the non-affected population.

[Guyute]

I was told that 12's should probably at least be ok with securing Skills day tickets, it's the AS Game that might be tricky. And you're right, that's not to say 12's will be entirely shut out. They're just making it so that you spend more money to try and Ensure you get your shot at ASG.
It worked for us, our ticket package will more than double.

[SoCalcaniac]

Which reminds me about how JF and Tripp pretty much dogged ATL on that front last night. Not over ticket sales, just that the city was not really in tune with the event and people unaffiliated didn't know it was going on. Tripp went so far as to compare to a typical reg season game. That maybe true, but it seemed a little harsh to pile on. There's a big difference in a city the size of ATL holding an event like this and the Triangle.

I know JF was in ATL because the Jr Hurricanes participated in the youth hockey event, so maybe he got out of the downtown area to get to the rink in the 'burbs and saw more of the non-affected population.

I haven't watch the TiVo of last night's game, but I did hear Forslund last night on Aftermath talking about it, and while ATL will never be confused with Montreal or EDM in regards to passionate hockey cities, I will say since I attended (and I sure as heck didn't see Tripp anywhere that whole weekend, but did see JF and his son with his team at various teams) I found the whole experience very enjoyable, and every person we ran into at various events that were from everywhere, really were impressed by the whole thing; I know several people (we met a couple from Michigan and two guys traveling from MN) who had "very low" expectations for what they'd get there, and they found ATL to be "cool" the whole set up very impressive, etc. I realize ATL gets knocked around and lumped in all that stuff, and most of it is deserved. I certainly don't deny they have issues. But that All Star Weekend, to me, was impressive and well done. The city center was all about the ASG when we were there, and it appeared to me all the downtowners knew what was going on. But that's just my observation. I'm not sure when folks come here to Raleigh, that if you went further out, if people would be all a gaga about this scene.

I just don't think it's very fair to hurl bombs like that. My thought is, you don't wanna go shooting off until you know that our event is going to be off the chains. You can mess things up for yourself doing that stuff.

[Guyute]

Quite agree about the "spread" of awareness SC. If someone is in downtown Raleigh (which really isn't even that far from RBC), will they be hearing and seeing the AS buzz everywhere? I'm not sure.
I guess as long as the the City of Raleigh latches on properly, they'll market it properly. But indeed, no one can know that until it's done. (or not done.)

[nccanes]

I would hope that all the "ususal suspects" like N Hills, Glenwood South, F'ville Street, Crabtree (I guess) are gonna be on board about the event. Banners, bunting, welcome signs, bus service between those areas and the arena for fans (obviously league folks will have it)...

But in ATL, I could see that the 'burbs might not have had much of an inkling. There's not that much ground to cover here. :lol:

[kermelbar]

I just don't think it's very fair to hurl bombs like that. My thought is, you don't wanna go shooting off until you know that our event is going to be off the chains. You can mess things up for yourself doing that stuff.

Or, to be even safer (and less jinxy!), AFTER you've knocked it out of the ballpark.

ncc, an article at the N&O site (http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/04/09/428790/for-nhl-all-star-game-triangle.html) (I presume it's in the paper paper, but haven't looked yet) indicates they plan to use a lot of those areas.

[nccanes]

Or, to be even safer (and less jinxy!), AFTER you've knocked it out of the ballpark.

ncc, an article at the N&O site (http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/04/09/428790/for-nhl-all-star-game-triangle.html) (I presume it's in the paper paper, but haven't looked yet) indicates they plan to use a lot of those areas.

I swear I didn't read that before I posted, but it makes sense!

From the article:

League officials are also keen on having music at an outdoor amphitheater being built next to the convention center. The amphitheater is to open this summer.

"I think they were a little bit enamored with the possibility of an outdoor concert or concerts," Krupa said.


Did JR trick the league into thinking this event takes place in April? I mean, it does get cold/wet here in the winter sometimes. :lol:

[ButtersSaysNo]

There is NOOOOOOOO WAYYYYYYYYYYY that Tripp was having BS come out of his mouth again, no way, I just don't believe it. :crazy:

[Caniac]

Caniac would desperately like to go to the ASG and/or Skills Competition. If there's a STH out there with the kindness in their heart to discuss with me what it would take/cost for them to get me a ticket or two, I would be willing to put off my plans for ritual suicide.

Thank you. :)

[nccanes]

There is NOOOOOOOO WAYYYYYYYYYYY that Tripp was having BS come out of his mouth again, no way, I just don't believe it. :crazy:

Oh - did I mention the "contusions" Cam had to go thru to make a save on Moen? :lol:

[Guyute]

I'll see if I can hold some $500/ea seats for you. :o
:)

[caniac97]

Was also told that because the league gets all the gate revenue/some concessions/etc. they WILL NOT be able to roll the ASG tickets into our game plans. We will be billed separately for those. The seating assignments for the game will be sent out in December.

[Guyute]

Separate payment is fine, and expected. It's the price tag that intrigues me. :)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I would hope that all the "ususal suspects" like N Hills, Glenwood South, F'ville Street, Crabtree (I guess) are gonna be on board about the event. Banners, bunting, welcome signs, bus service between those areas and the arena for fans (obviously league folks will have it)...

But in ATL, I could see that the 'burbs might not have had much of an inkling. There's not that much ground to cover here. :lol:

Yeah, our Greater RDU Area does not include Charlotte. Atlanta's does. :laugh:

[SoCalcaniac]

Cookout/ASG Press Conference Photos - 4/8/2010 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbk-ltd/sets/72157623688649637/)

SoCal, that's your bobblehead!



Just got a chance to sit down and browse the pics.... WOOT! Love them. thanks for capturing the pic of him signing the bobble. I didn't even notice he was sitting on that pad.... what a fun way to relive the cookout. Great pix as always. ;)

[livinthedream]

Thanks! Yeah, they propped him up with cushions to a height so his arm/elbow could rest on the table (was funny to see him tower over Timmy). But honestly I never saw it rest once. Two weeks post-surgery and he's out there signing for over an hour (and then some ;)).

And for those interested, I guess I'm not divulging any team secrets since they were out there in the public with us fans, but Picard's left ring finger is in a splint. Timmy didn't have any either of his feet wrapped up. Just flip flops.

[jazzowness]

Account Priority Question:

We had a 26 pack for a few years before the lockout (around the 01-02 season through the 03-04 season) and didn't renew after the lockout. We have since had a 12 game pack for the past three seasons. Would our account have only the past three years or would they all be put together? Since we will not be upgrading to a 24 pack I was hoping we would have better account priority than the 07-08 season. Of course I would love to go to both the skill competition and the All Star Game but we will be putting the All Star game as our first choice and hoping for the best. I can not look our account manager since my dad has it.

[MIKELIUT]

Account Priority Question:

We had a 26 pack for a few years before the lockout (around the 01-02 season through the 03-04 season) and didn't renew after the lockout. We have since had a 12 game pack for the past three seasons. Would our account have only the past three years or would they all be put together? Since we will not be upgrading to a 24 pack I was hoping we would have better account priority than the 07-08 season. Of course I would love to go to both the skill competition and the All Star Game but we will be putting the All Star game as our first choice and hoping for the best. I can not look our account manager since my dad has it.

My understanding is that a break in the chain starts you over

[ultrablue55]

My understanding is that a break in the chain starts you over

That's my impression as well. You get an account number whenever you start and that was changed I'm sure. That number is your 'account created date.'

[Kat]

Strangely, we have had a break and our account number has stayed the same?

[Guyute]

I've been told in the past that Any lapse in plans resets your account creation date. Changing plan types does not, but choosing not to renew one season would.
Never tested to see though. /shrug.

[jazzowness]

Ok, thanks everyone. That's unfortunate. Hopefully we will still be able to get in on the actual game instead of the super skills.

[ButtersSaysNo]

I've been told in the past that Any lapse in plans resets your account creation date. Changing plan types does not, but choosing not to renew one season would.
Never tested to see though. /shrug.

you are correct, my original account creation date was from 1997, though I cannot remember when, May or June or so of that yr. Had a few yrs where did not keep a plan because the tix folks ticked me off soooooooooo bad. Now creation date is no where close to that.

[caniac369]

I know this sounds crazy, but I am considering buying a partial package. Got commitments from my brother to buy some of the tickets of the tickets off me (he's likely moving back to Raleigh by the fall if he can sell his house) and I figure I can break even on unloading whichever ones I"m not able to make it back for.

[ButtersSaysNo]

anyone hear any rumors in regards to prices and when they will want us to pay for the tix?

[Left Wing Lock]

Based on the Atlanta game a few years back, and factoring in inflation, expect to pay a minimum of around $200 for the two events.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Based on the Atlanta game a few years back, and factoring in inflation, expect to pay a minimum of around $200 for the two events.

That would be a freaking steal, IMO.

[KaniacFever]

Sent our renewal paperwork in. All-Star weekend here I come.

[Guyute]

Yeah, we upgraded to 26. Just waiting on seeing pricing info for ASG now :)

[ButtersSaysNo]

SoCal or anyone that talks to their reps a lot heard any rumblings or rumors about time frame for $ being due, prices, etc.?

Yeah I know I asked only about a week ago, but obviously not much Canes related going on right now.

[Canesluver]

The deadline for deposits on ticket plans is May 14. I doubt we'll hear anything about All-Star tickets before then.

[The Rock]

I upgraded to a full season this year, and will attend both ASG events. I guess I can go ahead and add a 2011 NHL Eastern Conference All Star jersey to the plan to buy list.

[KaniacFever]

I upgraded to a full season this year, and will attend both ASG events. I guess I can go ahead and add a 2011 NHL Eastern Conference All Star jersey to the plan to buy list.

Thanks for reminding me. Yet another expense to put in the budget.

[ButtersSaysNo]

I upgraded to a full season this year, and will attend both ASG events. I guess I can go ahead and add a 2011 NHL Eastern Conference All Star jersey to the plan to buy list.

For me depends on who from the Canes would be in the game. Would love to see Jussi play in the game. Not sure I would buy a Staal or Ward ASG jersey.

[The Rock]

Normally I wouldn't buy a Ward or Staal ASG jersey either, but I will this year because it'll be the one played in Raleigh.

[KaniacFever]

Normally I wouldn't buy a Ward or Staal ASG jersey either, but I will this year because it'll be the one played in Raleigh.

That's my sentiment. I don't usually buy the ASG jersey's but this one will be special. I'd probably go with Staal.

[SoCalcaniac]

Dang, those two can't do anything right with the fanbase, lol. Nobody wants to wear there jerseys. OY. Well, I have a Staal ASG jersey- from the ASG where he had his hat trick in ATL ;), but I might not be able to resist getting another one if he's voted in; perhaps I'll get to double digits in Staal jerseys yet, heehee.

I'll bookend with Cam or if we can get this campaign to write in the Juice going, I'm in.

Butters- haven't heard anything about tickets $$. When we got ours in ATL, our rep from the Thrashers didn't contact us until sometime in late OCT/mid November if I'm remembering right. The issue with ASG tix, is this is coming from the league. The tickets, the seating, etc. It's not part of the normal ticketing process, so you can't treat it as such; I remember being really irked that we were waiting and waiting to hear about seating and it took awhile.

[nccanes]

It would be nice to know, say, around S-A-S time because that's kinda the last opportunity to upgrade or downgrade (which is what we were considering). A 26 game plan is really not what we need at this point, but maybe we'd do it for the ASG...unless the tickets end up being so astronomical (Pivotal Global Event and all) that it's too rich for my blood (and common sense).

I suppose the ASG tickets will be easily re-sold, so maybe I shouldn't factor that in the decision making.

[Guyute]

You just laid out our position and entire thought process. lol

[The Rock]

Dang, those two can't do anything right with the fanbase, lol. Nobody wants to wear there jerseys. OY.

Haha, it's nothing against Staal or Ward. I already have a Ward jersey, I just generally like to get a player that not everybody else in the building has on the back of their jersey too. :spin:

[Darkwing]

my only issue with staal or ward is that they aren't finnish.

[livinthedream]

:lol:

LOVE IT


(actually for the record I've always wanted a Cam Ward jersey and would love this to be the excuse that gets me one)

[KaniacFever]

I've always wanted a Staal jersey, but jeez #12 jerseys are everywhere :D

I like to grab the ones who people don't readily buy. Unfortuntly I'm starting to see lots of #6 (damn Timmy bandwagoners :lol:).

Hence when I wanted a Finn jersey, I chose the least liked Finn in Pitkanen. Not many of those around ;)

[The Rock]

True, I've seen a few Pitkanen's but not many. I should start a Jersey Fouls thread of just things I've seen at the RBC Center. Leading off the list would be the black (as in the alternate we've had for 2 years, way after --> played) Steve Chiasson #3 jersey misspelled CHAISSON.

[shill22]

you're kidding?? a black Chiasson(and its spelled wrong)?? it must be a 'homemade' one-aka the mispelling and I dont think they will do one for a past player

[The Rock]

I've got a pic of it somewhere, I'll find it.

Here it is:

http://i41.tinypic.com/519gg5.jpg

[nccanes]

you're kidding?? a black Chiasson(and its spelled wrong)?? it must be a 'homemade' one-aka the mispelling and I dont think they will do one for a past player

You can order online with anything you want can't you?

Sometimes I wonder if it's just people using their own last name.

[The Rock]

Back on topic somewhat: I think we're gonna see at least a slight bump in ticket reselling this year (ebay, craigslist, stubhub, etc.) with folks buying a 26 pack just to claim ASG tickets.

[ButtersSaysNo]

Back on topic somewhat: I think we're gonna see at least a slight bump in ticket reselling this year (ebay, craigslist, stubhub, etc.) with folks buying a 26 pack just to claim ASG tickets.

yep, there are some local scalpers that already have a bunch of season tix and will buy a lot more. I think GoTickets is local and they were selling a bunch of tix on ebay last yr.

[The Rock]

There's one really big guy that's always out there near Carter-Finley in the "resell zone" selling tickets before every single game. I've seen the same guy at Panthers games in Charlotte doing the same thing. I assume that's how he makes a living if he gets around that much.