Violetta Paying Off - Lower PO Tix Prices

[Wings_Dynasty 267]

From Red Wings Corner:

The Detroit Red Wings today announced that the price of every ticket in every round of the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs has been reduced by up to 43% over last year’s playoffs. In addition to the roll back in pricing, the Wings are offering several additional premium benefits for season ticket holders including preferred pricing, a “Pay As The Wings Play” payment plan and a guarantee not to raise prices for the 2008-09 season.

“We asked our season ticket holders what they wanted,” said Red Wings Senior Vice President of Business Operations Steve Violetta. “They spoke. We listened, and acted.

“Our team’s on-ice performance has our fans very excited about the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs,” continued Violetta. “We’re confident they will be equally happy with our new reduced prices, payment option and season ticket holder benefits.”

Everyone is going to save as individual game prices have been reduced between 17% and 37% over 2007 playoff prices for the first round alone, depending upon seat location. And season ticket holders will save even more as they will enjoy preferred pricing that has first round prices reduced 24% to 43%.

Playoff ticket brochures were mailed to season ticket holders today and include all the details on the new pricing and payment plans. The new pricing represents a significant reduction across the board from last year’s playoff pricing. As an example, regular season $44 seats will rise only $10 to $54 per seat.

Another great new offering is a “Pay As The Wings Play” payment plan which eliminates the need to pay for the entire playoffs up front. With this new plan, season ticket holders will only be charged for home games that are guaranteed to be played. For example, fans will initially only be charged for the first two games of the opening round. They won’t be charged for an additional first round game until a third home game is determined necessary. This new billing system will continue throughout all playoff rounds through the Stanley Cup Finals.

As an additional bonus to ticket holders who join in by March 3, the Wings are offering to lock in next year’s regular season tickets at the same price as this year – guaranteeing a league-best seventh consecutive year without an increase in ticket prices. To take advantage of the preferred pricing and “Pay As The Wings Play” offers and reserve their season tickets, fans need only place a $250 deposit for upper bowl seats and a $500 deposit on lower bowl locations.

Regular Season $22

1st round $36-$40 ($63)

2nd round $50-$55 ($72)

2rd round $70-$75 ($99)

SC final $90-$95 ($135)

Regular Season $44

1st round $54-$60 ($81)

2nd round $60-$70 ($90)

3rd round $90-$100 ($135)

SC final $170-$190 ($203)

Regular Season $54

1st round $68-$75 ($99)

2nd round $80-$90 ($108)

3rd round $125-$140 ($158)

SC final $210-$230 ($270)

Regular Season $76

1st round $95-$105 ($126)

2nd round $120-$130 ($135)

3rd round $180-$200 ($225)

SC final $300-$350 ($405)

Regular Season $85

1st round $110-$120 ($144)

2nd round $135-$150 ($153)

3rd round $195-$215 ($270)

SC final $315-$395 ($450)

For each Round, the first price listed is the Preferred Season Ticket Holder Pricing; The second price listed is the individual game gate pricing. Last year’s pricing is in parenthesis.

The deadline for current season ticket holders to reserve their playoff tickets is March 3. The general public who wish to become season ticket holders and guarantee this year’s playoff tickets and next year’s regular season pricing can place their order beginning February 25. Individual tickets for the first round of the playoffs will go on sale to the general public March 21.

“The lower pricing, payment plans and guaranteed pricing are all part of our continuing efforts to create value and make this a great time to be a Red Wings season ticket holder,” concluded Violetta. “There’s nothing like being in The Joe for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.”

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

OsGod is going to go apesh*t!

[Hockeytown Red Wings 245]

THANK YOU MIKE! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

What a glorious day!

[Yemack 1]

This is a great news

I think Violetta has been great ever since hes been with us. We all know it is not easy to cut ticket price that much but I'm sure he had his calculator out before making this decision. Amazing move by Wings

[Wings_Dynasty 267]

I am excited. I may actaully be able to buy tix to a couple post season games this year.

[jim3033 1]

I am totally going to the playoffs this year.

[Viperar 16]

this is going to make my trip to watch 2 playoff games so much easier!

[Herr Hockey 0]

If the wings make it to the finals, will it even be possible for a non season ticket holder to get a hold of some single game ticks? Or do they usually all get taken.

[Rice 42]

Good news.

[Elshupacabra 0]

Well I'll be! They actually lowered the prices! what the hell is going on!?

Edited February 14, 2008 by Elshupacabra

[Drake_Marcus 890]

Looks like the outcry wasn't in vain. Awesome!

[Majsheppard 203]

Those prices are still absurdly high, but better is better.

Now get those regular season tickets down!

[IceMunkee 15]

This makes me so happy!!! Maybe my RWW thing will finally pay off!!!!

[SouthernWingsFan 854]

Hell yeah, and I have been contemplating going to an early round playoff game if scheduling works out and I can fly up just for a weekend. This helps the cause.

[kylee 727]

bring on t3h sellouts (hopefully!)

[tiff_luvs_homer 5]

I wish the avs would lower their ticket prices on EVERY game....

I was surprised that the wings tickets were cheaper when I bought them for our trip in April... the way things are now, we can only go to about 5-6 games a year. Nosebleed season tix for the avs are almost $1k right now...

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

This is GREAT news!!

Playoff tickets here I come!

[HenrikRules40 14]

This is GREAT news!!

Playoff tickets here I come!

I'll see you there Reem!

[Kp-Wings 3]

It's about time! Wow, I can't tell you how happy I am. Finally, an incentive to go to a Red Wings game again live. This is great news! I'm looking even more forward to the playoffs now.

[JayUp88 1]

Oh this is going to be great!!!

[OsGOD 3]

Pretty cool they are figureing it out... Hopefully that will be enough to get people to stop bitching about the joe being empty now.

I still don't feel comfortable paying that much more for the same team, playoffs or not... but i am glad they made it more affordable so the "middle-upper class" can now afford to see the finals.

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

Pretty cool they are figureing it out... Hopefully that will be enough to get people to stop bitching about the joe being empty now.

I still don't feel comfortable paying that much more for the same team, playoffs or not... but i am glad they made it more affordable so the "middle-upper class" can now afford to see the finals.

Nothing's good enough for you is it OsGod?

[OsGOD 3]

Nothing's good enough for you is it OsGod?

Eh, prices are still too high, BUT if it shuts people up from bitching about the non-sellouts.. I am all for it!

$200+ for 1 ticket for 2-1/2 hours of hockey???? yeah, no thanks. I know there are lowers prices but anyone is fooling themselves to think they would still be avaialble. The majority of the arena is in the $200+ price range.

Edited February 14, 2008 by OsGOD

[Opie 308]

Lets compare to Boston:

I sat 5th row of the ice, in the corner, on the goaline. I was literally about 30 feet from Z when he scored in the second.

$100 after ticketbastard charge.

I would have to assume that those would be higher priced tickets but not as expensive as center ice seats.

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

Eh, prices are still too high, BUT if it shuts people up from bitching about the non-sellouts.. I am all for it!

$200+ for 1 ticket for 2-1/2 hours of hockey???? yeah, no thanks. I know there are lowers prices but anyone is fooling themselves to think they would still be avaialble. The majority of the arena is in the $200+ price range.

Honesty, for playoff hockey where it's nothing but action, and total excitement PLUS seeing superstars out there, it's so worth the price.