Schedule

[Jeff O Rocks]

I know this is a little early..but thought I would share some dates for the Canes to make us happy with appearances!! FYI..

August 2003

8/22-24 - Fri./Sun.
Time TBD Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic:
Prestonwood Country Club, Cary

If you have never attended, great opportunity to help a great cause and meet some celebrities...including many of our Canes...last year the list included: Ronnie, Rod, O, Sean, Glen, Bates, Coach Mo and Shane Willis too.


September 2003

9/28 - Sun. 3rd Annual Caniac Carnival
9/30 - Tues. Kids N' Community Charity Golf Tournament:
Prestonwood Country Club, Cary

[Stormbringer]

Thanks Mona...definitely going to try to go to the Caniac Carnival. Any word on when tickets for that are sold? Not sure about the golf tournaments...if I could, I would attend them. And I *really* wish I could attend, with the tourneys being for great causes. :sad: (sighs) Decisions, decisions...oh well, there's still plenty of time to make those. :)

[nccanes]

Thanks Mona...definitely going to try to go to the Caniac Carnival. Any word on when tickets for that are sold? Not sure about the golf tournaments...if I could, I would attend them. And I *really* wish I could attend, with the tourneys being for great causes. :sad: (sighs) Decisions, decisions...oh well, there's still plenty of time to make those. :)

Caniac Carnival is totally free. TONS of people (and I mean TONS), but totally free. The autograph portion is done with wristbands - last year they gave some out ahead of time and some that day. We didn't even bother to try, but even if you have one, it's no guarantee to get very many. Maybe someone else can comment on that part.

They usually have a practice and locker room tour. I think there was a chalk talk/Q&A or something with Coach Mo. Plus carnival style games outside.

Anyway thanks for the dates Mona!!

[hyena]

i went to the carnival last year and it was pretty fun. it was the same day that tickets for october and november games went on sale so there were a ton of people there early in the morning. they started giving out wristbands then, but later in the day after the carnival actually started, they were STILL giving them out.

the way the autographs were handled was pretty crappy, IMHO. they basically spread the players out in groups of 4 around the arena. the sucky thing was, the lines were so long that you had to choose a line to stand in without knowing which players' table you were in line for. but if you were fast and made it through a line, it was possible to get into another one if you wanted.

i definitely plan on attending again. :spin:

[Stormbringer]

Thanks Mona...definitely going to try to go to the Caniac Carnival. Any word on when tickets for that are sold? Not sure about the golf tournaments...if I could, I would attend them. And I *really* wish I could attend, with the tourneys being for great causes. :sad: (sighs) Decisions, decisions...oh well, there's still plenty of time to make those. :)

Caniac Carnival is totally free. TONS of people (and I mean TONS), but totally free. The autograph portion is done with wristbands - last year they gave some out ahead of time and some that day. We didn't even bother to try, but even if you have one, it's no guarantee to get very many. Maybe someone else can comment on that part.

Ah..."I see." said the blind man. Thanks for the info Eileen. One more question: I know you have to get tickets for Jimmy V, but what about the Kids 'N Community tourney? Again, thanks... :spin:

[nccanes]

I know you have to get tickets for Jimmy V, but what about the Kids 'N Community tourney? Again, thanks... :spin:

Maybe someone else knows more, but I think this is one of those where the money is raised by corporations/individuals donating money in exchange for playing in a grouping with the Canes. Don't know if there are specatators invited. Anyone know?

From the Canes website:

Kids 'N Community Charity Golf Classic

You don't have to play golf to enjoy the annual Kids 'N Community Charity Golf Classic, which took place on Sept. 30, 2002 at Raleigh Country Club. This popular tournament, sponsored by Touchstone Energy and Outback Steakhouse, attracts hundreds of community and business leaders each year. Foursomes are grouped with players, coaches, broadcasters and front office executives for a day of fun and competition.
The tournament was sold out this year with 163 golfers competing in a modified scramble format. Players teed off at 11 a.m., shotgun style, with teams captained by Canes' players Aaron Ward and Craig MacDonald taking home the top prize.

After participants finished up their round of golf, they gathered for cocktails and compared scores before heading to the banquet facility for dinner, a silent auction, and the awards presentation. Auction items included sports memorabilia, golf getaways, and Hurricanes fan packages.

For more information on next year's tournament to be held on Sept. 30, 2003 at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, please contact Bill Corcoran at 919-861-6231, or via email at billc@carolinahurricanes.com

[Jeff O Rocks]

the way the autographs were handled was pretty crappy, IMHO. they basically spread the players out in groups of 4 around the arena. the sucky thing was, the lines were so long that you had to choose a line to stand in without knowing which players' table you were in line for. but if you were fast and made it through a line, it was possible to get into another one if you wanted.

i definitely plan on attending again. :spin:

I totally agree hyena....the lines were horrendous..and to make it worse, you had no idea who was at what table....I had to go to the beginning of the line to make sure who I was looking for was at that table.. I was fortunate enough to make it to his table at least!! :roll: The key is to line up early if you get an armband...if not you will miss out..

...and this is towards the end of the season but the Skate With The Canes was the best event I went to....very small crowd and got to meet most of the players..it was $50 but the money goes to charity..what a great time!...and even though I can't skate...they let me go out on the "sacred" ice with the Canes in my boots..and Mr. O'Neill happened to be out there at the same time I was!! :crazy:

[nccanes]

...and this is towards the end of the season but the Skate With The Canes was the best event I went to....very small crowd and got to meet most of the players..it was $50 but the money goes to charity..what a great time!...and even though I can't skate...they let me go out on the "sacred" ice with the Canes in my boots..and Mr. O'Neill happened to be out there at the same time I was!! :crazy:

I was thinking the Skate with the Canes was in November?

Anyway, we must have been in the same group - I was skating with O too, lol!! Did you see Sean Hill skating with his son? Put him in the penalty box when he wouldn't stop crying!? :beatup:

[Jeff O Rocks]

...and this is towards the end of the season but the Skate With The Canes was the best event I went to....very small crowd and got to meet most of the players..it was $50 but the money goes to charity..what a great time!...and even though I can't skate...they let me go out on the "sacred" ice with the Canes in my boots..and Mr. O'Neill happened to be out there at the same time I was!! :crazy:

I was thinking the Skate with the Canes was in November?

Anyway, we must have been in the same group - I was skating with O too, lol!! Did you see Sean Hill skating with his son? Put him in the penalty box when he wouldn't stop crying!? :beatup:

Is it November?? Maybe it was...seemed closer to the end of the season.... :roll: Yes I did see Sean out there with his baby...and when we were in line for the Locker Room tour, we saw Kevin A. with his baby girl..she was on pink skates and was having a great time with dad!! :D

[Stormbringer]

...and this is towards the end of the season but the Skate With The Canes was the best event I went to....very small crowd and got to meet most of the players..it was $50 but the money goes to charity..what a great time!...and even though I can't skate...they let me go out on the "sacred" ice with the Canes in my boots..and Mr. O'Neill happened to be out there at the same time I was!! :crazy:

I was thinking the Skate with the Canes was in November?

Anyway, we must have been in the same group - I was skating with O too, lol!! Did you see Sean Hill skating with his son? Put him in the penalty box when he wouldn't stop crying!? :beatup:

Is it November?? Maybe it was...seemed closer to the end of the season.... :roll: Yes I did see Sean out there with his baby...and when we were in line for the Locker Room tour, we saw Kevin A. with his baby girl..she was on pink skates and was having a great time with dad!! :D

Yes, it was in November...I didn't get to go to Skate With the Canes, but I remember the ads for it. Anyway, I was confusing the Caniac Carnival with SWtC, since you pay for SWtC. Now that I've found out that you don't have to know how to skate to attend SWtC (I cannot skate for beans!), I'm going to definitely try to go to that too. :)

[MCAngel]

:angel:

[Kat]

I would like to know more about how to sign up for Skate with the Canes, as well.

And McAngel, I will be right there with you on Tuesday. :beatup:

-Kat

[Canesluver]

For last year's Caniac Carnival, I got up really early to get in line at the RBCC to get a wristband. After getting that, I went home for awhile, then drove back over.

I watched the practice and listened to Mo talk to the crowd, then watched the preview of the Raisin' Cane video. Then I walked out onto the concourse thinking I'd get in line for autographs. Well. . . . while I was watching practice, people had been lining up for autographs the entire time, so when I got to the concourse and saw how long the lines were, I knew the autograph session would end before I'd even get close, so I didn't bother even getting in line.

My point is, you need to decide before going to the Caniac Carnival if you're there to get autographs or watch the practice. You can't do both. If autographs are your thing, I'd recommend the RecZone, especially during a mid-week practice. . . . . so much easier to get close to the players, and you don't feel assembly-lined.

But I was such an autograph whore during March, I don't have too many left!! :roll:

[talkingcanes]

You definitely have to decide if you want autographs or do other a available activities at most events. Setting up autograph tables and making it reasonably efficient is not the Canes' best thing as an organization. I did think it was better this year at the STH Party than in other years, but still difficult to get through more than one line depending on the autograph(s) you're seeking.

I had a conflict with the Skate thing last year, but it is on my "to do" list this year.

[tommy]

I remember the first and second skate with the Canes... Still have the little pictures with autographs... have most of the team then... Manderville, Burt, Kron, Gelinas, etc...

I did think it was better this year at the STH Party than in other years, but still difficult to get through more than one line depending on the autograph(s) you're seeking.

That's true... this year's STH party was pretty well done... I got to one table, and would have gotten to another table if I didn't have a conflicting place I had to be at... plus we got free dinner... so yeah, STH party was the best organized.

[Kat]

If autographs are your thing, I'd recommend the RecZone, especially during a mid-week practice. . . . . so much easier to get close to the players, and you don't feel assembly-lined.


This is actually going to change for next year. I was talking to someone at the RecZone, and they are going to be using the former bar area as new dressing rooms and showers. That way they can enter, exit, etc. from over there and not have to walk through the crowds. Just an FYI.

-Kat

[craigadamstheman]

Hey everyone!!! I will try to be there also for Caniac Carnival with Jeff O Rocks!!!! I heard about it last year and I really hate that I missed it!!!!

[nccanes]

I would like to know more about how to sign up for Skate with the Canes, as well.

And McAngel, I will be right there with you on Tuesday. :beatup:

-Kat

Skate with the Canes was a ticketed event, the on-sale date was announced and you bought them just like you would a game ticket - last year's price was $50. I don't believe it sold out, but not sure.

I think there was a thread about it pre-lgc.com crash, but basically, there were 3 groups that rotated thru 3 "stations". You got

-a locker room tour with 2 photos ops (3 or 4 players/coaches at each one).
-a stop at 2 autograph tables (again with 4 players/coaches at each one).
-a skate session with a final group of players/coaches

I think each "stop" was 40 minutes long, so you did have a chance to have a brief chat with the players while you were taking a photo or getting a signature or skating with them.

Proceeds go to the Kids N Community foundation.

I think we'll probably try to do it again this year - I think. Our first stop was the locker room - the kids posed with Hedican, Brindy, Weekes, and Randy. I'll never forget after we walked away the boys were so excited/nervous - they said "Brind'Amour put his hands on my shoulders and squeezed them". They still mention it if we talk about the event. Cool that they'll probably remember that forever. :)

Oh, wanted to mention that every single player was there.

[Jeff O Rocks]

Our first stop was the locker room - the kids posed with Hedican, Brindy, Weekes, and Randy. I'll never forget after we walked away the boys were so excited/nervous - they said "Brind'Amour put his hands on my shoulders and squeezed them". They still mention it if we talk about the event. Cool that they'll probably remember that forever. :)

Oh, wanted to mention that every single player was there.

That was so cool wasn't it Eileen?? When they said locker room tour, we thought it would be locker room ONLY...imagine our surprise and DELIGHT, when we walked in and the above mentioned players and coach were there waiting for us..with big smiles on their faces....great event!! :spin:

[talkingcanes]

The Caps have posted their pre-season schedule and here's when we see them.

Fri., Oct. 3 Carolina MCI Center 7 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 4 Carolina Raleigh, N.C. 7 p.m.

[rons#1fan]

Oh yeah, Skate With The Canes...we had a GREAT time ! We also got Bret, Weekes, and Brindy in the locker room. My oldest was all excited because Bret had his hands on her shoulders...but the best is getting Rod to dance it up after I ran back and gave Weekesy a light punch in the stomach and Bret and Rod started singing Weekesy, Weekesy...we just cracked up. It was a very fun outing and everyone was great !

[nccanes]

More Preseason Game Announcements....

From ch.com:

HURRICANES ANNOUNCE 2003 PRESEASON SCHEDULE
TERRELL WILLIAMS
Tickets for three RBC Center games on sale Friday, Sept. 5

RALEIGH, N.C. – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League Carolina Hurricanes, today announced the team’s 2003 preseason schedule. The Hurricanes will play eight preseason games, beginning on Sept. 19 against the Florida Panthers at Office Depot Center in Sunrise, Fla., and concluding on Oct. 4 against the Washington Capitals at the RBC Center.

The Hurricanes will begin their exhibition schedule in the Sunshine State for the fifth consecutive season. Following the opener against the Panthers, Carolina will host the Atlanta Thrashers at TECO Arena in Estero on Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Carolina travels to Tampa Bay to take on the defending Southeast Division champion Lightning at the St. Pete Times Forum at 6 p.m. on Sept. 21.

The Hurricanes meet the Thrashers again in a matinee game at Philips Arena in Atlanta on Sept. 23 and return to Raleigh for the preseason home opener against Tampa Bay on Sept. 25 at the RBC Center at 7 p.m. Carolina again hosts the Thrashers the next day at the RBC Center, and the Hurricanes will hold the annual Caniac Carnival on Sept. 28 at the RBC Center.

The preseason concludes with back-to-back games against the Washington Capitals – at the MCI Center in Washington on Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. and at the RBC Center on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m.

Tickets for all preseason games will go on sale on Friday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. Full-season tickets and mini-season tickets are on sale now. For information, please call 1-888-NHL-TIX-1.

HURRICANES 2003 EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Location Time
Sept. 19 Florida Sunrise, Fla. (Office Depot Center) 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 20 Atlanta Estero, Fla. (TECO Arena) 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 21 Tampa Bay Tampa, Fla. (St. Pete Times Forum) 6:00 p.m.
Sept. 23 Atlanta Atlanta, Ga. (Philips Arena) 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 25 Tampa Bay Raleigh, NC (RBC Center 7:00 p.m.
Sept. 26 Atlanta Raleigh, NC (RBC Center) 7:00 p.m.
Sept. 28 Caniac Carnival Raleigh, NC (RBC Center) TBA
Oct. 3 Washington Washington, D.C. (MCI Center 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 4 Washington Raleigh, NC (RBC Center) 7:00 p.m.

[Jeff O Rocks]

Thanks Eileen............ahhhhhhhh..let's see ....how many days til September 25th?????? :crazy: ...and then it will be..Tampa Bay, featuring TLT and Co! ;)

[Stormbringer]

Cool...a second thanks here Eileen. :)

[hyena]

{preseason schedule]

*sigh* thanks for posting that, eileen. :spin:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I wish it were September 25th, I wish it were Spetember 25th, I wish it were September 25th.
;)

[Stormbringer]

I wish it were September 25th, I wish it were Spetember 25th, I wish it were September 25th.
;)

We all do SHC, we all do. :spin:

[nccanes]

Thanks Eileen............ahhhhhhhh..let's see ....how many days til September 25th?????? :crazy: ...and then it will be..Tampa Bay, featuring TLT and Co! ;)

LOL! I suppose the 9/25 game will banish any fond thoughts we have of old TLT (Marty St. Louis for those that don't know) and all his old avatars!! :evil: :angel: ;)

[nccanes]

From today's N&O article:

SCHEDULE SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK: The NHL announced it will release its long-awaited 2003-04 schedule on Wednesday, and there will be a few changes from years past.

Teams will play six divisional games instead of five and only one game against each team in the other conference. They will still play four games against each team in their own conference, with three "wild card" games to fill out the schedule.

One possibility for the Canes: A home opener against the rival New Jersey Devils at the RBC Center. The Canes are expected to open the season on the road against a Southeast Division opponent.

[talkingcanes]

I am so looking forward to the release of the schedule :spin:

I am determined to make some road games this year and I need to start planning :cool: anyone else game for road trips???

[StormShaman]

Thanks Eileen............ahhhhhhhh..let's see ....how many days til September 25th?????? :crazy: ...and then it will be..Tampa Bay, featuring TLT and Co! ;)

LOL! I suppose the 9/25 game will banish any fond thoughts we have of old TLT (Marty St. Louis for those that don't know) and all his old avatars!! :evil: :angel: ;)

Are you kidding?!

I'll hate his guts for about as long as the game lasts. Then I'll go back to gushing over him again. :)

[Jeff O Rocks]

One possibility for the Canes: A home opener against the rival New Jersey Devils at the RBC Center. The Canes are expected to open the season on the road against a Southeast Division opponent.

[/quote]

HOLY FREAKIN' SHI*!!! The RBC CENTER will be rockin'... I am already excited....time for a little Devil hiney spanking!! :spin:

[Stormbringer]

One possibility for the Canes: A home opener against the rival New Jersey Devils at the RBC Center. The Canes are expected to open the season on the road against a Southeast Division opponent.

HOLY FREAKIN' S***!!! The RBC CENTER will be rockin'... I am already excited....time for a little Devil hiney spanking!! :spin:

Oh man...if that is true about the Devils being the home opener, that's not only going to rock, but I'll have to try to get tickets ASAP. Home opener is one of my must-attend games...any word on when individual tickets are first going on sale?

[nccanes]

Oh man...if that is true about the Devils being the home opener, that's not only going to rock, but I'll have to try to get tickets ASAP. Home opener is one of my must-attend games...any word on when individual tickets are first going on sale?

For the general public (non STH or MPH), last year I believe it was the same day as the Caniac Carnival.

[Jeff O Rocks]

Oh man...if that is true about the Devils being the home opener, that's not only going to rock, but I'll have to try to get tickets ASAP. Home opener is one of my must-attend games...any word on when individual tickets are first going on sale?

They usually go on sale the month prior.....I haven't heard anything from John about sales or pre-sale!! :roll: Should be very soon... woo hoo!!

[Shell]

One possibility for the Canes: A home opener against the rival New Jersey Devils at the RBC Center. The Canes are expected to open the season on the road against a Southeast Division opponent.

Bummer! NJD is a great way to open the season, especially when we win.. but I don't want them starting on the road!!! Start here, start here!

[Guyute]

...I haven't heard anything from John about sales or pre-sale!! :roll:

hey... I don't even know who our Rep is!!! :roll:
grrr.

but ot.. yes... love to see a home opener against jersey :D

[Jeff O Rocks]

Bummer! NJD is a great way to open the season, especially when we win.. but I don't want them starting on the road!!! Start here, start here!

I agree Shell........that home opener better be very soon after the season starts..........we ........must...have...hockey!!! Doesn't the NHL know what kind of condition we are all in at this point?? :beatup: :D ;)

[Alicia]

Of course...bring on the schedule while I'm on vacation & have no internet access! But, bring it on just the same...I'm ready!!! :D

[nccanes]

Of course...bring on the schedule while I'm on vacation & have no internet access! But, bring it on just the same...I'm ready!!! :D

LOL BatesB - me too! I've already looked on the N&O website to print off a list of places that sell the N&O at the beach. I'm already looking forward to going to pick it up each morning (and getting some personal time away from the in-laws too ;) :evil: ), hopefully one of the places will be a bike ride away.

[Alicia]

Of course...bring on the schedule while I'm on vacation & have no internet access! But, bring it on just the same...I'm ready!!! :D

LOL BatesB - me too! I've already looked on the N&O website to print off a list of places that sell the N&O at the beach. I'm already looking forward to going to pick it up each morning (and getting some personal time away from the in-laws too ;) :evil: ), hopefully one of the places will be a bike ride away.

Do they sell it in Emerald Isle? :D

[nccanes]

Do they sell it in Emerald Isle? :D

Why yes they do! :D

EMERALD ISLE
Bogue Pier
Box Office Bagels
Camp Ocean Forest
Coastal Mini Mart
Emerald Isle Bait and Tackle
Emerald Isle Citgo Station
Emerald Isle Mini-Mart
Emerald Post Office
Emerald Isle Surf Shop
Food Lion
Holiday Trav-L-Park
Islander Inn
Jordan's Restaurant
K & V Plaza
Mike's Restaurant
Sip and Surf ( K & V Plaza)


Here's the full list of places at the Beach where the N&O is sold:

http://about.newsobserver.com/circulation/locations.html

[Alicia]

Well how cool is that? Thanks Eileen...I don't have to miss out after all!! ;)

[nccanes]

Well how cool is that? Thanks Eileen...I don't have to miss out after all!! ;)

I just happened to notice the "N&O At the Beach" link when I was doing my vacation stop/start stuff for the paper.

Now if we can just be assured there will be some Canes tidbit each day along with the schedule that I suppose will appear in print on Thursday. ;)

[Jeff O Rocks]

This is the for the "turkeys" that are heading to the beach and leaving the rest of us behind!!! :p :p :p .....and you know WHO you are!!! :D ;)

I can't wait to see that schedule!! :spin:

[Stormbringer]

I can't wait to see that schedule!! :spin:

Nobody in their right mind can wait... :D ;)

[Alicia]

Here's the full list of places at the Beach where the N&O is sold:

http://about.newsobserver.com/circulation/locations.html

After actually looking at this link, I realized where we stay is listed under Indian Beach...so I don't have to go anywhere! ;)

[Jeff O Rocks]

A very knowledgable friend told me the schedule will be out on Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!! :spin:

[Stormbringer]

Thanks Mona, but the N&O beat you and your friend to the hunch... ;)

SCHEDULE SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK: The NHL announced it will release its long-awaited 2003-04 schedule on Wednesday, and there will be a few changes from years past.

Teams will play six divisional games instead of five and only one game against each team in the other conference. They will still play four games against each team in their own conference, with three "wild card" games to fill out the schedule.

One possibility for the Canes: A home opener against the rival New Jersey Devils at the RBC Center. The Canes are expected to open the season on the road against a Southeast Division opponent.

[1Irbegirlforever]

I am going to be livid if I can't get tickets for opening night! :sad: I'm getting kind of worried about it, too. If we are playing the Devs, I wonder if the game will be sold out before I can get two tickets for us...oh well, we'll see.

[Kat]

I am going to be livid if I can't get tickets for opening night! :sad: I'm getting kind of worried about it, too. If we are playing the Devs, I wonder if the game will be sold out before I can get two tickets for us...oh well, we'll see.

We may be able to get you some by ordering extras on our season tickets... let me know sometime in the next couple of weeks, okay? They would be balcony premier, $22 each, and I wouldn't know where until we got them.

-Kat

[Jeff O Rocks]

I am going to be livid if I can't get tickets for opening night! :sad: I'm getting kind of worried about it, too. If we are playing the Devs, I wonder if the game will be sold out before I can get two tickets for us...oh well, we'll see.

Alice, if we do open with the Devils...you can bet the tickets will be gone in a flash... :eek:

[Stormbringer]

I am going to be livid if I can't get tickets for opening night! :sad: I'm getting kind of worried about it, too. If we are playing the Devs, I wonder if the game will be sold out before I can get two tickets for us...oh well, we'll see.

Alice, if we do open with the Devils...you can bet the tickets will be gone in a flash... :eek:

Don't remind me...as I said before, season opener's on my list of "must see in person" games. If I can't get tickets, I'm really hoping a friend of mine who usually gets Canes tickets as a bonus at his job will come through...

[MCAngel]

:angel:

[guinevere]

I've gone nowhere and would love to go to DC and Atlanta for a game. Would probably be convinced to going to Philadelphia -(Kat and SHC, no comments necessary :roll: )

Guin

[Captain Slack]

I went to one away game last year in Pittsburgh and I expect I'll go again this season. When the schedule comes out is everyone going to make plans for some other road trips? Where have you guys gone before?:

I saw them play the Lightning at the Ice Palace (I'm sorry, I just can't call it the St. Pete Times Forum) a couple of Christmas' ago. Nice arena they have there. Not as "homey" as the RBC, but nice.

[puckin_A]

I have been to a few other venues and I will say that ATLANTA is the
place to see. That arena rocks! And it's not that far away.

[1Irbegirlforever]

I saw them play the Lightning at the Ice Palace (I'm sorry, I just can't call it the St. Pete Times Forum) a couple of Christmas' ago. Nice arena they have there. Not as "homey" as the RBC, but nice.

I can't call it anything but the Ice Palace either! :D We went to a Lightning/Canucks game there and had a blast...but it still wasn't nearly as loud or fun as our RBC! :)

[Jeff O Rocks]

I was just looking at my calendar and realized two months from today we will have our first pre-season home game!!! People can we hold out..just a little longer?? :crazy: :eek: ;)

[nccanes]

Just FYI, I received the 10 game mini-plan order form in today's mail, so those of you who have put down deposits should be receiving them. I believe the deadline for returning them is 8/27.

We won't doing a 10 gamer this season since we've gone in with others on season tickets, but this does remind me that I need to get my group together and divide up the games for the season so we can order add'l tickets for those games we don't get from the group before they go on sale to the public.

For those STHers out there, when do the actual tickets arrive? I'm thinking it is very close to the home opener.

[talkingcanes]

as I recall the tickets can arrive uncomfortably close to the first preseason game! last year they came earlier than the year before. I've never had them not arrive before the first preseason game (parking pass included if you got that), but it gets a little nerve racking. maybe that's just because by the time they arrive I am bordering on hysteria to get the season started ;) :D

[Lady J]

The only game that I know Rio will absolutely WEEP over if we don't get tickets for is the Detroit game, so I'm really hoping that won't be an issue. Steve coming through raleigh and Rio not getting to watch him play would be pretty tormenting.
http://www.smilies.org/basesmilies3/cepopossible.gif

[lvscolencanes]

I am feeling the sadness for you two, I promise! :evil: :evil: :kiss: ;)

No really, I would hate for both us to see us beating them again...LOL heehee....love ya girlies!! ;)

[Lady J]

I am feeling the sadness for you two, I promise! :evil: :evil: :kiss: ;)

No really, I would hate for both us to see us beating them again...LOL heehee....love ya girlies!! ;)

:vamp: It's all good girlie! I feel the love! :evil:

As much as I respect and love Detroit, w can't have them come here and win ~ gotta have our Carolina boys represent.

[lvscolencanes]

Great to know your hearts still in the right place...You know I was kidding with ya didnt ya!? :cool: ;)

[Lady J]

Great to know your hearts still in the right place...You know I was kidding with ya didnt ya!? :cool: ;)


:kiss: But of COURSE! :evil:

[nccanes]

Revisting the departure of Buzz and John from the sales office....

I still haven't heard from my new rep (or who he/she is for that matter) - has anyone heard from the Canes on who has taken over? (Guy, I know you got that sorted out before select-a-seat). We took care of our season ticket before the June 1 deadline and Buzz leaving, but now I'd like to get an idea of when they'll be allowing STH/MPH to purchase add'l tickets. (I've got to get my group together to divide up the season so I know what I want to buy and do so before 9/28).

[Jeff O Rocks]

Revisting the departure of Buzz and John from the sales office....

I still haven't heard from my new rep (or who he/she is for that matter) - has anyone heard from the Canes on who has taken over? (Guy, I know you got that sorted out before select-a-seat). We took care of our season ticket before the June 1 deadline and Buzz leaving, but now I'd like to get an idea of when they'll be allowing STH/MPH to purchase add'l tickets. (I've got to get my group together to divide up the season so I know what I want to buy and do so before 9/28).

I haven't heard a word from anyone either Eileen!! I hate that John left!! :cry:

[Shell]

I am already thrilled with our new rep. He answers all of my oddball questions quickly, is very personable, and has set up special things for his people already (i.e., lunch with John Forslund). I think he must have emailed us as soon as he was assigned to us. He may not be good for the casual fan as he always emails us updates such as Jaro and Markov. If I were you, I might call and ask if I could be assigned to Doug Warf.

[nccanes]

Thanks Shell. My only reservation is that I'm adjacent to 3 other STHs that share/split tickets and I'm sure it would make it more simple if we all had the same rep. Of course, if I could remember what exact seats they were (:laugh:) then I could ask them to assign them all to Doug.

[Canesluver]

Hey, Shell --

I lost Buzz, too. Is Doug's email: dougw@caneshockey.com?
I may just Email him and ask him directly if he'll be my rep. :kiss:

[nccanes]

For those interested, here is the TV broadcast schedule:

http://www.caneshockey.com/schedule/tvlisting.asp

[Stormbringer]

Look at all those games...thanks Eileen! :)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Look how many are on Fox DTV. :sad: If I could afford movers I swear I'd move to Wake county.

[Shell]

we'll help ya move Angie! Wouldn't it be nice to not have to drive for hours to come over or meet for ice skating?? ;)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

we'll help ya move Angie! Wouldn't it be nice to not have to drive for hours to come over or meet for ice skating?? ;)

Careful what you offer.....I might take you up on it. :D

[Guyute]

she didn't offer my services!! :p hehehe

seriously, would love to see y'all out Raleighwood way. :)

[nccanes]

FYI concerning the schedule...

The Caps Road Crew has 90 seats in the lower bowl (two buses) for the Saturday, 11/15 game.

[VandyCane]

Question for you... How can a group have bought 90 seats when individual game tickets are not for sale yet? If they indeed pre-sell to them, then that drives me crazy. I sit in the lower bowl in the "visitors" end and I hate when there is a large group of opposing fans together. If these sits haven't been purchased yet then I challenge Canes fans to buy them all up. :D

[nccanes]

Question for you... How can a group have bought 90 seats when individual game tickets are not for sale yet? If they indeed pre-sell to them, then that drives me crazy. I sit in the lower bowl in the "visitors" end and I hate when there is a large group of opposing fans together. If these sits haven't been purchased yet then I challenge Canes fans to buy them all up. :D

Well I guess they don't consider them individual tickets, but rather group tickets. I'm sure if they have a group of 90 tickets to sell - they'll do it. And they have been purchased already.

[Shell]

I agree Vandy.. weren't we told we had to wait before we got our group tickets until they went on sale? Yes, 90 tickets is 90 tickets, but why cater to groups of opposing fans but not Canes fans?

[Jeff O Rocks]

I agree Vandy.. weren't we told we had to wait before we got our group tickets until they went on sale? Yes, 90 tickets is 90 tickets, but why cater to groups of opposing fans but not Canes fans?

I totally agree Shell...that is 90 tickets that COULD have been purchased by Canes fans.......where is it written that you have to sell group tickets to the other team's fans?? :mad:

[talkingcanes]

FYI concerning the schedule...

The Caps Road Crew has 90 seats in the lower bowl (two buses) for the Saturday, 11/15 game.

It will be just my luck that they'll all be sitting in a big clot up by the deck :eek2:

The Caps Road Crew is usually not too bad as a group. The group that was Simon's Soldiers were horrendous, but since Simon is no longer on the team maybe they have disbanded!