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MikeWaters · 10-07-2008, 03:40 PM

I have never been to a NHL game. Don't really care for hockey, but I have heard that they are much better in person than on TV.

Should I pay $15 for a nosebleed ticket?

If so, which opponent would be the best to watch, or which two opponents?

vs. Minnesota Wild
vs. Los Angeles Kings
vs. Chicago Blackhawks
vs. Phoenix Coyotes
vs. San Jose Sharks

actually looking at the schedule, I could probably only see the Los Angeles or Chicago games. Which one?

Surfah · 10-07-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

I have never been to a NHL game. Don't really care for hockey, but I have heard that they are much better in person than on TV.

Should I pay $15 for a nosebleed ticket?

If so, which opponent would be the best to watch, or which two opponents?

vs. Minnesota Wild
vs. Los Angeles Kings
vs. Chicago Blackhawks
vs. Phoenix Coyotes
vs. San Jose Sharks

actually looking at the schedule, I could probably only see the Los Angeles or Chicago games. Which one?

N.W.A. were Kings fans.

TripletDaddy · 10-07-2008, 03:47 PM

Hockey games are really fun and the Stars have a rep for bringing in noisy fans, so the environment should be cool.

Although the Kings are awful, so not sure how excited the crowd would be for that.

Surfah · 10-07-2008, 03:47 PM

Hockey is 100x better in person than on the tube. The problem with TV coverage of hockey is that they can't follow the puck so you miss lots of action. For $15 I'd go. I've spent $15 for upper level seats at the E Center to see the Grizzlies. I definitely think it's worth it for the NHL.

landpoke · 10-08-2008, 02:11 PM

I agree. Hockey on TV is soccer with fights and they don't show the fights anymore. Hockey in person is fast, hard hitting and exciting.

I'd suggest you try and overcome your inherent Scottishness and buy some lower bowl seats. You won't be disappointed.

MikeWaters · 10-08-2008, 02:12 PM

lower bowl seats will cost me $70. that's pricey.

YOhio · 10-08-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

lower bowl seats will cost me $70. that's pricey.

I keep telling Triple Father that he does NOT need to show up with a ticket. Scalpers will be unloading them like mad right before the game and the buyer can almost always get a great price. Sadly he doesn't listen.

landpoke · 10-08-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

lower bowl seats will cost me $70. that's pricey.

How often do you plan on attending games? Maybe it's just me, but if I'm only going to attend one game a year or every couple years I'd want it to be an experience. The difference between hockey in the nose bleeds and hockey in the lower bowl is pretty significant.

MikeWaters · 10-08-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by landpoke

How often do you plan on attending games? Maybe it's just me, but if I'm only going to attend one game a year or every couple years I'd want it to be an experience. The difference between hockey in the nose bleeds and hockey in the lower bowl is pretty significant.

Thanks. That helps. I'm not going to go.

TripletDaddy · 10-08-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by YOhio

I keep telling Triple Father that he does NOT need to show up with a ticket. Scalpers will be unloading them like mad right before the game and the buyer can almost always get a great price. Sadly he doesn't listen.

I might try this approach at the New Mexico game.

10-07-2008, 03:40 PM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Is a NHL game worth going to for $15 nosebleeds? I have never been to a NHL game. Don't really care for hockey, but I have heard that they are much better in person than on TV. Should I pay $15 for a nosebleed ticket? If so, which opponent would be the best to watch, or which two opponents? vs. Minnesota Wild vs. Los Angeles Kings vs. Chicago Blackhawks vs. Phoenix Coyotes vs. San Jose Sharks actually looking at the schedule, I could probably only see the Los Angeles or Chicago games. Which one?

10-07-2008, 03:47 PM	#3
TripletDaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 9,483	Hockey games are really fun and the Stars have a rep for bringing in noisy fans, so the environment should be cool. Although the Kings are awful, so not sure how excited the crowd would be for that. __________________ Fitter. Happier. More Productive. "Everyone is against me. Everyone is fawning for 3D's attention and defending him." -- SeattleUte

10-07-2008, 03:47 PM	#4
Surfah Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: F'burg, VA Posts: 3,211	Hockey is 100x better in person than on the tube. The problem with TV coverage of hockey is that they can't follow the puck so you miss lots of action. For $15 I'd go. I've spent $15 for upper level seats at the E Center to see the Grizzlies. I definitely think it's worth it for the NHL. __________________ Ernie Johnson: "Auburn is a pretty good school. To graduate from there I suppose you really need to work hard and put forth maximum effort." Charles Barkley: "20 pts and 10 rebounds will get you through also!"

10-08-2008, 02:11 PM	#5
landpoke Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central God's Country Posts: 1,534	I agree. Hockey on TV is soccer with fights and they don't show the fights anymore. Hockey in person is fast, hard hitting and exciting. I'd suggest you try and overcome your inherent Scottishness and buy some lower bowl seats. You won't be disappointed. __________________ I see a hobo. And when I see the hobo, I think to myself, "This man is poor. His monetary value is low, and my monetary value is high, and it's a shame that he is himself. What can I do?"

10-08-2008, 02:12 PM	#6
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	lower bowl seats will cost me $70. that's pricey.