Fedorov Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 It looks like I will be able to attend my first home game in 10 years. I know some of the Sioux stuff has been removed, and now it sounds like it is harder to park than it used to be. I was curious what else is different with the REA? Do you like or dislike the changes? Is it pretty much the same? I hope it works out to get to a game...and to get tickets! Happy New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Beer size went down from 32 And prices went up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Red Pepper in the house 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 It looks like I will be able to attend my first home game in 10 years. I know some of the Sioux stuff has been removed, and now it sounds like it is harder to park than it used to be. I was curious what else is different with the REA? Do you like or dislike the changes? Is it pretty much the same? I hope it works out to get to a game...and to get tickets! Happy New Year! Atmosphere has changed a bit as students don't seem as engaged as they once were. I think it's more of a commentary on kids these days more than anything to do with the REA or hockey in general. With all that being said, when it's a tight battle and the game is on the line, there's still no better place to watch a college hockey game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Atmosphere has changed a bit as students don't seem as engaged as they once were. I think it's more of a commentary on kids these days more than anything to do with the REA or hockey in general. With all that being said, when it's a tight battle and the game is on the line, there's still no better place to watch a college hockey game. No students this weekend, still off. Back for Niagara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 No students this weekend, still off. Back for Niagara That's lame. Oh well. Still gonna be a great atmosphere with Duluth in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprig Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 It looks like I will be able to attend my first home game in 10 years. I know some of the Sioux stuff has been removed, and now it sounds like it is harder to park than it used to be. I was curious what else is different with the REA? Do you like or dislike the changes? Is it pretty much the same? I hope it works out to get to a game...and to get tickets! Happy New Year! Not sure parking was ever easy, but go to Speedway, take the bus. Much faster than parking and walking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 No students this weekend, still off. Back for Niagara WHAT? Back in my day, we would be starting classes today. Are ya kidding me? Do they get two weeks off for Spring Break and paid-for trips to Cancun these days now too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozen4sioux Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Changed in ten years, New retired jersey on wall. #12 Casey Red pepper Tim Hortons Did they have the bucket-o-nachos 10 yrs ago?....kinda like the bucket-o-nachos. New locker room and team facilities. Some new interactive display stuff in the great hall entry. 50/50 drawing...just hope the men's swim team isn't selling.....you'll see... The flags around the lower concourse with sioux greats name an numbers on them. The world and/or olympic display is updated....very cool. I'm sure there's more.... Oh and yes Yoga pants.......yoga pants everywhere... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Changed in ten years, New retired jersey on wall. #12 Casey Red pepper Tim Hortons Did they have the bucket-o-nachos 10 yrs ago?....kinda like the bucket-o-nachos. New locker room and team facilities. Some new interactive display stuff in the great hall entry. 50/50 drawing...just hope the men's swim team isn't selling.....you'll see... The flags around the lower concourse with sioux greats name an numbers on them. The world and/or olympic display is updated....very cool. I'm sure there's more.... Oh and yes Yoga pants.......yoga pants everywhere... Went from tube tvs to flat screens throughout the councourse as well. Also, I believe the resolution of the jumbotron screen was improved but someone correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Been a while since I've been there as well...tell me, do the ushers now make people wait to get back to their seats until a whistle stops play? Big difference between watching a Final Five game at the X as opposed to the stand up-sit down-stand up-sit down routine at REA thanks to the guys to your left who can't go more than 45 seconds without having to jump around you for yet another beer run... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Been a while since I've been there as well...tell me, do the ushers now make people wait to get back to their seats until a whistle stops play? Big difference between watching a Final Five game at the X as opposed to the stand up-sit down-stand up-sit down routine at REA thanks to the guys to your left who can't go more than 45 seconds without having to jump around you for yet another beer run... Yes, ushers make people wait until the whistle to go back to their seats. I don't remember this not being the case so that must've a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Since the REA added the Red Pepper, I have ate there more than I had the last 15 years. The Tostados are my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforcefans Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Been a while since I've been there as well...tell me, do the ushers now make people wait to get back to their seats until a whistle stops play? Big difference between watching a Final Five game at the X as opposed to the stand up-sit down-stand up-sit down routine at REA thanks to the guys to your left who can't go more than 45 seconds without having to jump around you for yet another beer run... Had the ushers at the Final Five, a few years ago, tell us, "You Sioux fans are so well behaved - always just wait for the whistles instead of trying to push in and whining about waiting." Our response, "We've been well trained at the Ralph." Guess we just sit in a more disciplined section than you used to? Now that I said that, what are the chances on Friday that I won't have new people to my right, and that they won't head out 12 times during the game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodbuster Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Since the REA added the Red Pepper, I have ate there more than I had the last 15 years. The Tostados are my favorite.Last year my buddy and I had prime rib sandwiches at the Ralph before the game. I remember the line was long, but we had heard how good they were. What entity was in charge of those, I don't recall. They were excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Last year my buddy and I had prime rib sandwiches at the Ralph before the game. I remember the line was long, but we had heard how good they were. What entity was in charge of those, I don't recall. They were excellent! Are they still there? I might have to eat one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxczech29 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Changed in ten years, New retired jersey on wall. #12 Casey... I think number 12 was retired for George Pelawa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Red Pepper in the house This...^^^^^^ Hail the White Sauce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Since the REA added the Red Pepper, I have ate there more than I had the last 15 years. The Tostados are my favorite. Alec J, the intern, is considering an intervention for you.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjensen Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 WHAT? Back in my day, we would be starting classes today. Are ya kidding me? Do they get two weeks off for Spring Break and paid-for trips to Cancun these days now too? We students are off but I can tell you there will be alot back for the game. Saturday night is pretty much sold-out already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I think number 12 was retired for George Pelawa Uh ... no. Terry Casey. http://www.undsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=204971645 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northcountry Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I think number 12 was retired for George Pelawa Pelawa never played a game at UND - Terry Casey was an All-American at UND. Why would you retire a number for someone who never played (and what number would you retire if you did)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxrunner Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 A few more things... The logo at center ice is different The cooling coils under the main ice sheet have been replaced The center hung scoreboard was replaced after a fire damaged the old one The NHL team banners representing teams that have had UND players no longer hang in the main bowl, instead they have been moved to the concourse and in their spot a large blue banner with the words "You're in Sioux Country" is there, along with seals or coats of arms of the two ND Sioux tribes The number 12 was retired long before the arena was built, but a banner was hung for Casey on Jan 7, 2011. Engelstad's number 23 was hung in 2002, I believe. There have been more All-American pictures added to the concourse There are more Conference Championship banners in the rafters A banner has been hung on one end of the main bowl showing years that a Conference Tournament Championship has been won The video board along Gateway Drive was replaced this summer A few of the large player pictures around the concourse have changed Seats from the Old Ralph were added along the sides of the hallway at the bottom of the stairs leading from the Olympic rink to the ice level of the main rink. Commemorative jerseys and pictures have been added to the main bowl section entries for concert/performance acts that have been to The Ralph No more goal judge booths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas_Sioux Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 A few more things... The logo at center ice is different The cooling coils under the main ice sheet have been replaced The center hung scoreboard was replaced after a fire damaged the old one The NHL team banners representing teams that have had UND players no longer hang in the main bowl, instead they have been moved to the concourse and in their spot a large blue banner with the words "You're in Sioux Country" is there, along with seals or coats of arms of the two ND Sioux tribes The number 12 was retired long before the arena was built, but a banner was hung for Casey on Jan 7, 2011. Engelstad's number 23 was hung in 2002, I believe. There have been more All-American pictures added to the concourse There are more Conference Championship banners in the rafters A banner has been hung on one end of the main bowl showing years that a Conference Tournament Championship has been won The video board along Gateway Drive was replaced this summer A few of the large player pictures around the concourse have changed Seats from the Old Ralph were added along the sides of the hallway at the bottom of the stairs leading from the Olympic rink to the ice level of the main rink. Commemorative jerseys and pictures have been added to the main bowl section entries for concert/performance acts that have been to The Ralph No more goal judge booths. Display of all the UND Olympians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneksioux Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 You can no longer scan out to smoke and get scanned back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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