Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 I know the Stars are playing the Yotes but how sad is this attendance - 6,036. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidstromIsASuperhero 29 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Wow... well texas is in the alcs so i would imagine people are watching that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 I know the Stars are playing the Yotes but how sad is this attendance - 6,036. I was gonna start a thread on this, beat me to it. I watched the game and it was dead. It looked pretty full in their home opener against Chicago the other night. I'm not sure if they sold that one out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim.D 176 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 They were all at the Tigers-Rangers game, I bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 They were all at the Tigers-Rangers game, I bet. I sure hope so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 ESPN reporting the Rangers' attendance tonight: 51,227 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 I don't think the fans in Dallas are at the baseball game... but I do think the product in Dallas has suffered, with the funding issues they have - and no franchise players anymore. It's also extremely expensive in Dallas for good seats. Minimum of $180.00 per ticket for lower bowl, not on an angle and with good line of sight. Double that for better seats. Uh. Nope. People have cut back on season tickets there, too, according to some I know in Dallas. Making the playoffs for a change might help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 If it's still like that in December, then I'd worry... or furthermore, in Feb after football season, but considering that the Rangers are in the ALCS (as already touched on) AND the fact it's a Monday, AND the fact they're playing the Yotes... I wouldn't read too much into it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) As Puckloo mentioned, a lot of the recognizable names in Dallas are gone. Mike Modano, Sergei Zubov, Jere Lehtinen, and Marty Turco were the more popular guys among the fans. Sort of similar to our situation in the first couple years after the lockout. Our fan-favorites (Yzerman, Shanahan) parted ways with the team, and the interest went down a bit. Difference between their situation and ours: We remained competitive. Edited October 11, 2011 by Bring Back The Bruise Bros Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 If it's still like that in December, then I'd worry... or furthermore, in Feb after football season, but considering that the Rangers are in the ALCS (as already touched on) AND the fact it's a Monday, AND the fact they're playing the Yotes... I wouldn't read too much into it... Well, I don't believe attendance was good last year either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Well, I don't believe attendance was good last year either. They weren't fantastic, but they averaged over 15000 a game for the year, that's hardly bad either... http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2011/04/12/Research-and-Ratings/NHL-attendance.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 The Wings were the Stars' home opener last year and it was full. You can get lower bowl tickets for $70 and you can even use a coupon for 50% off. Highly likely everyone was at or watching the ALCS game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Saskatoon, here they come! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Tonight's attendance at Nationwide Arena for the Canucks/ Blue Jackets contest: 9,187 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Might have something to do with the ALCS. Not surprised, however. The AAC's lower bowl is always seemingly half-empty during non Wings-Stars games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Might have something to do with the ALCS. Not surprised, however. The AAC's lower bowl is always seemingly half-empty during non Wings-Stars games. Remember Morrow's 4-OT goal in '08 against San Jose? The place was really rockin' back then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Tonight's attendance at Nationwide Arena for the Canucks/ Blue Jackets contest: 9,187 ALCS? NLCS? Ohio State? MNF? Pretty sad when Columbus can't sell out on Columbus Day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legaleaglewingsfan 75 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) A guy working in the CBJ Tix sales called me as "my personal ticket representative" and was trying to sell me on seats. (I was tempted just to have great seats for the three games a year when the Wings are in town) but I had some fun with him asking if they would give me my money back on nights when the team didn't show up (as was the case for a few games last year) and he just stammered for a second and then reattempted his pitch. I may looking into it next year if I have a client base built up, sounds like with so few people there we can actually talk business I will be taking my Brother in law (Jackets fan) on the 25th where it will be a home game for us Im sure. Edited October 11, 2011 by legaleaglewingsfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Attendance in Dallas will improve greatly once there's snow on the ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 My fiancé and I went to their preseason opener vs the Avs. The tickets normally were $150 (lower bowl), but thankfully I got the tickets free through work. Granted, it was a preseason game, but I would be shocked if there were more than 2,000 people there. The official boxscore for that game shows just under 6500, but I don't believe that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Get an Entertainment Book, they have 50% off coupons. Lower bowl tickets in the corners are about $75, with coupon they're under $40 a piece. Or, use the coupon for better tickets and get them for $75. I'm not 100% they have the coupon this year, but they have the last few years, no idea why they would change it now. You don't even need the coupon, just call and tell them you have it, that's what I do. 6000 people sounds like a lot more than it looks like. Our AHL team (Rampage) have attendances ranging from 6-10,000 and the place looks empty when there are 6000 there. Besides the other big names they lost, they also let Richard's walk this offseason, too. I think their attendance will pick up though, maybe not sellouts, but wait until MLB is over and then we'll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
95MadeMeCry 11 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 that blows my mind that you could get ticket discounts in the entertainment book..... damn...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 It's football season in Texas. Nothing else exists. Check back in February, though, I feel their days of constant sellouts are over for now. At least until they get a serious ownership group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drwscc 212 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 It's football season in Texas. Nothing else exists. Check back in February, though, I feel their days of constant sellouts are over for now. At least until they get a serious ownership group. ..and some marquis talent that fans can rally around. Turco, Modano, Hull, Richards have all left, and the group of guys they have now don't include any "franchise" players. Benn might be someday, but he's still too young and untested to really pick up the mantle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Finacially troubled franchises can be a tough sell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
