superdeluxe 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 I hope this okay. Me and some of my friends are planning a trip north of the border to Vancouver, to watch the wings play. A couple of questions if its okay I really want a picture or autograph on my stay, Does anyone know what hotel they usually stay at? Also where they usually eat at? (I would never interrupt their meal, I would for them to come out or finish or what not). I know a buddy of mine once meet Chris Chelios and Brendan Shanahan at Gotham Steakhouse in downtown BC, anywhere else? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 I hope this okay. Me and some of my friends are planning a trip north of the border to Vancouver, to watch the wings play. A couple of questions if its okay I really want a picture or autograph on my stay, Does anyone know what hotel they usually stay at? Also where they usually eat at? (I would never interrupt their meal, I would for them to come out or finish or what not). I know a buddy of mine once meet Chris Chelios and Brendan Shanahan at Gotham Steakhouse in downtown BC, anywhere else? Thanks! Try asking on the canucks forum or maybe ask Vancouver's Team 1040 radio station. Incidently, its downtown Vancouver, not downtown British Columbia. Where will you be travelling from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dicksmack 33 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 Try asking on the canucks forum or maybe ask Vancouver's Team 1040 radio station. Incidently, its downtown Vancouver, not downtown British Columbia. Where will you be travelling from? Surrey, most likely... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superdeluxe 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 Great idea on the Vancouver board, completely blew that one I'd be coming in from tacoma, which is about 50-55 minutes south of Seattle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 I study at UBC and I've been attending the last couple of games the Wings have played there. Unfortunately I've never tried getting an autograph or anything - I'd just freeze up anyway. Although I have no idea where the team stays/eats/whatever, I would think the best/least intrusive way to get an autograph or photo would be to wait out at the players' entrance before or after the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 Great idea on the Vancouver board, completely blew that one I'd be coming in from tacoma, which is about 50-55 minutes south of Seattle There are a couple of places that visiting teams stay at when they play the Canucks. One of them is hotel Vancouver and I can't remember what the other one is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRD604 8 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 During the 2002 Cup Run, i was able to get some autographs from a few players. They stayed at the Pan Pacific. Im not sure where they went for dinner. They came back in little groups and then left in seperate taxi's. Im looking for people to goto the vancouver games with, since i dont wanna sit alone with my wings jersey..hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superdeluxe 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 We got a group of about 4-5 that might be making this trip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 During the 2002 Cup Run, i was able to get some autographs from a few players. They stayed at the Pan Pacific. Im not sure where they went for dinner. They came back in little groups and then left in seperate taxi's. Im looking for people to goto the vancouver games with, since i dont wanna sit alone with my wings jersey..hehe I'll be at both Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 apparently you can just mail your favorite players for an autograph Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 May I make a suggestion? Get there early enough to see the pregame skate; not the morning skate, but the pregame, a little before the anthems. Sit behind the wings net, about 6-8 rows up. You will not believe the drills they do. The Canucks will be doing some basic stuff, but the Wings seem like they have 6 different goups doing different drills all on the same ice together and its totally cool how they fly at high speed and and don't crunch each other. It looks best from behind the net. On your way thru Bellingham, wave to your right as you pass the Lakeway exit, I live up on the hill and will be watching the game. About that time, tune your radio to am 1040 for game talk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeothe Kaear 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 I was thinking of making this trip myself this season, but I think both games are in November, when I may not be able to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Sit behind the wings net, about 6-8 rows up. You will not believe the drills they do. The Canucks will be doing some basic stuff, but the Wings seem like they have 6 different goups doing different drills all on the same ice together and its totally cool how they fly at high speed and and don't crunch each other. It looks best from behind the net. From what I can remember hearing, the Canucks have the most expensive tickets in the league, and their prices are jacked up even higher for 'premium' games. I envy anyone who can afford to sit anywhere near that close to the ice, it cost me 110 for an upper-bowl ticket back near a corner both games they played at GM Place. In any case, I noticed the same kind of grouping from back where I was seated. About that time, tune your radio to am 1040 for game talk. They also have an FM broadcast of the same commentary for gametime. I can't remember the frequency but it works a hell of a lot better than 1040, I could barely hear a thing over the noise of the crowd when I tried it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winger19 4 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Yeah, usually they stay at the Pan Pacific, not sure where they eat. They arrive at the rink around 8-9am for the game day skate, you can sometimes get autographs then. I'll be in my companies suite for that one. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim3033 1 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Wow, games against Vancouver this season will be real exciting with Sundin and all. Vancouver is a pretty sweet city too. Yer gonna have an awesome time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Wow, games against Vancouver this season will be real exciting with Sundin and all. I choked on my Coke. You're a riot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superdeluxe 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Sounds like fans can get close to the player's entrance for autographs/pictures? I know for MLB, the players drove past a gate, and there was never really anyway to get a picture/autograph. I can't wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zetterbergfan 23 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 My Dad and I come up from Puyallup for this trip, too. I often wondered about "running into" players. Went to last years Feb 23rd game that about half of the Wings were out of the line-up for, and Jimmy Howard played in. After the Nuck's beat our AHL team, you would have thought they won a playoff series. The fans were ass-clowns. Its usually a real good time though...beautiful city too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRD604 8 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 let me know which games your gonna attend, and maybe we can get a group going to the wings vs nucks game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superdeluxe 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 My Dad and I come up from Puyallup for this trip, too. I often wondered about "running into" players. Went to last years Feb 23rd game that about half of the Wings were out of the line-up for, and Jimmy Howard played in. After the Nuck's beat our AHL team, you would have thought they won a playoff series. The fans were ass-clowns. Its usually a real good time though...beautiful city too. Hey! another south sound redwing fan, where do south sound red wing fans go to catch the game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 (edited) let me know which games your gonna attend, and maybe we can get a group going to the wings vs nucks game. I'd love to have some kind of group game-crash at GM Place organized. Whenever I go it's on my own and I wind up getting surrounded on all sides by Nucksheads. The only issue is, how would things be organized so that everyone is seated together? Edited July 28, 2008 by Cern Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeothe Kaear 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 Dunno, but I'm game if we can make it happen. Didn't realize there were so many of us western WA types... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 Dunno, but I'm game if we can make it happen. Didn't realize there were so many of us western WA types... The best I can think of short of having one person buying all the tickets and then getting paid later (which would be problematic for a whole number of reasons) is somehow having everyone get a seat in the same section; then at least the concentration of Wings fans will be higher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLDOGSbmx 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) My job has me fortunate enough to attend many Canucks practices during the year. I can tell you your best chances of getting a signature would probably outside of gate8(or 9..can't remember the number) after the morning skate. The visiting teams skate after the canucks on gamedays. The nucks are usually off around noon and the visitng teams are on the ice for about an hour after them. So I would say be there around 130pm-230pm. If you see a charter bus that is a good sign. Keep in mind that there is ALWAYS "professional" autograph collecters there. So if you see these guys you are in the right place. The players seem to respond better if you use their first names and are polite from what I have seen. As far as eating I would say Gotham steakhouse and Morton's steakhouse are probably your best bets. Keep in mind both of these places are expensive to eat at. We're talking $50 for a damn steak here. For the nightlife visitng teams tend to hit up a club called the Roxy on Granville street. Pretty good chance of seeing hockey players (retired and current) there. Pavel Bure had his mail sent there when he played here... Be prepared to be hassled by Nucks fans. They are extremely bitter and resentful of the Wings. Especially after 2002... Hope this helps and hope you have a good time. Oh and bring an umbrella. It'll be raining. Edited July 29, 2008 by HELLDOGSbmx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superdeluxe 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2008 Wow Thanks Helldogs! I already knew about gotham, a buddy of mine met shanahan and chelios there a couple years back. Roxy on Granville, I love Granville Share this post Link to post Share on other sites