franchise Posted December 9, 2016 Author Posted December 9, 2016 40 minutes ago, jdub27 said: . And again, other than being able to offer more tickets (which UND gets little to none of the proceeds), are there any other advantages for UND to hosting in Sioux Falls vs. Fargo? No. 1 Quote
tnt Posted December 9, 2016 Posted December 9, 2016 58 minutes ago, jdub27 said: The date of the Winnipeg game was announced a year ahead of time (though the opponent changed), so there was more than enough lead time to get a passport. The schedule with the actual opponent was announced 5-6 months ahead of time, so even then, there was more than enough time. My point was that a destination game, played in an NHL arena, 3-4 hours from the main part of UND's fan base barely drew 7,000 and that number actually includes a fair amount of fans that weren't necessarily supporters of either team because Canadians love hockey (unlike MSG which appeared to have very few neutral observers). But your point about passports is what I was alluding to, obstacles lessen demand. For Winnipeg, it was a passport. For Sioux Falls vs. Fargo it is having to commit a whole weekend (including travel/lodging/etc) instead of a just an afternoon or evening for people. I'm sure it would still be successful and probably the best attended regional. I just doubt you'd sell out the place because the overall demand would be lower than Fargo is due to proximity and convenience. And again, other than being able to offer more tickets (which UND gets little to none of the proceeds), are there any other advantages for UND to hosting in Sioux Falls vs. Fargo? I'm guessing that UND must see some benefit if they are bidding Sioux Falls. Perhaps the benefit is that they think the NCAA won't put a regional in the same place two years in a row, so they can bid on a different place every year. Quote
Cratter Posted December 10, 2016 Posted December 10, 2016 2 hours ago, keikla said: This is a great reason to try bidding with Sioux Falls on an alternate year. Even the NCAA darlings of Worcester, Providence, and Manchester only host every other year. Sioux Falls or Fargo every year! No more Xcel Energy Center! Who couldnt want that. 2 1 Quote
Pump It Up Posted December 10, 2016 Posted December 10, 2016 17 minutes ago, Cratter said: Sioux Falls or Fargo every year! No more Xcel Energy Center! Who couldnt want that. Maybe it's spreading the fan bases too thin, but having the "Midwest" regional at the X and the "West" regional in Fargo or Sioux Falls would be ideal. UND as host saves whichever location they bid, Minnesota as host won't make the tournament, but they can always throw some combination of Duluth, SCSU, Mankato to the Xcel and it won't be as bad as the typical Midwest regional. Doesn't matter where they put that Midwest regional, it's always abysmal attendance wise. Cinci, Toledo, Grand Rapids, it matters not which teams qualify, no one goes. The committee has bent over backwards to make sure Notre Dame, Miami, or Michigan is placed in those cities and attendance is only nominally up in those years. 1 1 Quote
CMSioux Posted December 10, 2016 Posted December 10, 2016 On 12/8/2016 at 4:46 PM, Siouxman said: Need to think outside the box a bit. It would be a great marketing opportunity for NCAA hockey. Better than just a single game exhibition match. It would feature some of the best 16 teams in college hockey. I know it is a tremendous stretch for the NCAA to consider it, but it would be a bigger arena, draw a good UND crowd, plus draw some Canadian fans and players to watch. And, it should earn the NCAA more money. Canadians would go that is for sure. Quote
Siouxman Posted December 10, 2016 Posted December 10, 2016 21 hours ago, jdub27 said: The date of the Winnipeg game was announced a year ahead of time (though the opponent changed), so there was more than enough lead time to get a passport. The schedule with the actual opponent was announced 5-6 months ahead of time, so even then, there was more than enough time. My point was that a destination game, played in an NHL arena, 3-4 hours from the main part of UND's fan base barely drew 7,000 and that number actually includes a fair amount of fans that weren't necessarily supporters of either team because Canadians love hockey (unlike MSG which appeared to have very few neutral observers). But your point about passports is what I was alluding to, obstacles lessen demand. For Winnipeg, it was a passport. For Sioux Falls vs. Fargo it is having to commit a whole weekend (including travel/lodging/etc) instead of a just an afternoon or evening for people. I'm sure it would still be successful and probably the best attended regional. I just doubt you'd sell out the place because the overall demand would be lower than Fargo is due to proximity and convenience. And again, other than being able to offer more tickets (which UND gets little to none of the proceeds), are there any other advantages for UND to hosting in Sioux Falls vs. Fargo? I just realized the biggest negative about Winnipeg. Canada does not tolerate people with DWI or other alcohol related offenses crossing their border. That might eliminate quite a few UND hockey fans. 1 1 Quote
SiouxSherm94 Posted December 10, 2016 Posted December 10, 2016 50 minutes ago, Siouxman said: I just realized the biggest negative about Winnipeg. Canada does not tolerate people with DWI or other alcohol related offenses crossing their border. That might eliminate quite a few UND hockey fans. FYP 1 Quote
UNDBIZ Posted December 10, 2016 Posted December 10, 2016 8 minutes ago, keikla said: I've literally looked at this word for word three times and don't see what you changed haha I did the same. Did we just get slow trolled? Quote
cberkas Posted December 11, 2016 Posted December 11, 2016 45 minutes ago, keikla said: I've literally looked at this word for word three times and don't see what you changed haha I thought NCAA teams (of all sports) were only allowed to go to a foreign country once every 4 years. I know that was the rule back when Mavi was the coach of the UND S/D team, because they did their winter training in Brazil every 4 years (where Mavi was from). But UND played in Winnipeg in 2012 and again in British Columbia in 2014, so maybe Canada is exempt from the 4 year rule. Either way, there's no chance the NCAA puts a regional in Canada. Can play other NCAA teams in Canada, but if you play Canadian teams in Canada it involves the 4 year rule. Quote
cberkas Posted December 11, 2016 Posted December 11, 2016 1 minute ago, keikla said: Ah, that makes sense. Thank you for clarifying. Same thing if UND went to Europe and played teams there. UND said they want to play in Canada again, so wait and see where that will be. 1 Quote
SiouxSherm94 Posted December 12, 2016 Posted December 12, 2016 On 12/10/2016 at 5:43 PM, keikla said: I've literally looked at this word for word three times and don't see what you changed haha I thought NCAA teams (of all sports) were only allowed to go to a foreign country once every 4 years. I know that was the rule back when Mavi was the coach of the UND S/D team, because they did their winter training in Brazil every 4 years (where Mavi was from). But UND played in Winnipeg in 2012 and again in British Columbia in 2014, so maybe Canada is exempt from the 4 year rule. Either way, there's no chance the NCAA puts a regional in Canada. Call it what you want, this time around the acronym behind it was F**k your post. Quote
Blackheart Posted December 12, 2016 Posted December 12, 2016 1 hour ago, SiouxSherm94 said: Call it what you want, this time around the acronym behind it was F**k your post. Wtf? (Why the face?) Quote
franchise Posted December 12, 2016 Author Posted December 12, 2016 I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one. I scrolled back and forth between the 2 posts, annoyed because I couldn't see what was "fixed" 1 Quote
Goon Posted December 14, 2016 Posted December 14, 2016 I'd be all for a regional in Winnipeg. The MTS Centre is awesome. It's a Tim Horton's five times the size of the one in Grand Forks. Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 On 12/12/2016 at 3:38 PM, SiouxSherm94 said: Call it what you want, this time around the acronym behind it was Fixed your post. FYP Quote
MissSioux85 Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 FYI: Limited West Region SRO tickets go on sale Friday The University of North Dakota announced today that a limited number of 2017 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey West Regional ticket packages will go on sale to the public on Friday, March 10 at 2 p.m. Central. The ticket packages are standing room-only behind the north goal of SCHEELS Arena and are priced at $94. Reserved seats are not assigned to these tickets. Tickets can be purchased online only at the following link. In-person sales will not be conducted. Quote
Kooshnitz Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 1 hour ago, MissSioux85 said: FYI: Limited West Region SRO tickets go on sale Friday Yeah im sure its likely only about 20 tickets which thousands of people will trying for. Vikings have a better shot at winning a super bowl than getting tickets... 2 Quote
ringneck28 Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, Kooshnitz said: Yeah im sure its likely only about 20 tickets which thousands of people will trying for. Vikings have a better shot at winning a super bowl than getting tickets... Its SRO, i'll pass. 1 Quote
Kooshnitz Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 1 minute ago, ringneck28 said: Its SRO, i'll pass. Yeah Ill try for it as well but prob wont have much luck. I find it interesting they just found a way to "release" a few extra the weekend before the sioux play where they might make it and host. GO SIOUX big weekend boys! Quote
Ray77 Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 9 minutes ago, Kooshnitz said: Yeah im sure its likely only about 20 tickets which thousands of people will trying for. Vikings have a better shot at winning a super bowl than getting tickets... And @SWSiouxMN has a better chance landing a date with Scarlett Johansson and Katy Perry in successive nights...however that's just a Tuesday and Wednesday for @The Sicatoka! Quote
Cratter Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 22 minutes ago, Kooshnitz said: Yeah Ill try for it as well but prob wont have much luck. I find it interesting they just found a way to "release" a few extra the weekend before the sioux play where they might make it and host. GO SIOUX big weekend boys! Not sure the time frame, but UND released the same tickets last time too...except it wasn't online only. Sold out in one second. Just like Vegas. Quote
petey23 Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, Cratter said: Not sure the time frame, but UND released the same tickets last time too...except it wasn't online only. Sold out in one second. Just like Vegas. Yeah. I think they sold tickets at the Box Office at Scheels last time and starting selling them about 15 minutes early so that by the time the on-line people got on they were all gone. Looks like on-line only this time. Quote
siouxforcefans Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, petey23 said: Yeah. I think they sold tickets at the Box Office at Scheels last time and starting selling them about 15 minutes early so that by the time the on-line people got on they were all gone. Looks like on-line only this time. Those were the regular seats that were released to the public ^^^. IDK what this special SRO release is about. Quote
petey23 Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 3 minutes ago, siouxforcefans said: Those were the regular seats that were released to the public ^^^. IDK what this special SRO release is about. You are correct. It was the left over seats from the other 3 schools Quote
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