-Great branding by NCHC all over the Target Center and in the downtown area. A+
-I thought it was a great place to watch a game, sightlines were fantastic. The glass and boards need replacing though, as mentioned. The puck was bouncing around on that ice too.
-As far as the downtown experience, at times, it was hard to pick a place to go to, many more options than St Paul of course. Pourhouse did a great job hosting the UND fans. Put a few beer tubs throughout the big open dancefloor area, and they would make a lot more. People didn't want to wait for drinks. Also, put some high-top tables in that open area for people to at least rest their drinks on and stand around.
-Ushers and security staff, didn't care for them, but if the severe patdowns prevent people bringing in a weapon, I'm okay with it. Reminded me of TSA guys at the airport!
-Hotel, we stayed at Crowne Plaza, they weren't letting anyone check in early, so the lobby was full of Sioux fans waiting. 3 pm hit, and they began slowly checking people in. That part really sucked. Walls were thin, rooms were okay. Crowne was a bit of a walk, all enclosed by skyway, but we will stay somewhere else next time. What hotel do people recommend?