IowaSioux24 Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 Just thought I would start a thread to discuss the Frozen Faceoff, discuss best places to stay, eat and hangout before and after games. We skipped last year but decided to give it a go again this year. We are staying at the Marriott City Center again as we enjoyed it being close enough to the rink that we could park for the weekend and not have to worry about driving. Favorite pregame is definitely Kieran's Bar, looking forward to a big ginger before the first game. We haven't bought any tickets yet, does anyone recall if their are many scalpers outside of Target Center ? Thinking about just not buying tickets ahead of time to avoid the fees. Quote
bigskyvikes Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 I didn't renew my tickets this year, first time in many many many years! Not sure if we are even going. May just watch it on the big TV. 1 Quote
ringneck28 Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 I am having a tough time making a decision on going also. One reason may be the inconsistency of the team. The main reason is that the Target center sucks for hockey. They treat fans horribly. I get the whole seat argument, which I do stand by if I pay a higher price to not let people who pay low and want to sneak in. But I don't get how rude the ushers are for once you establish that you are in that section. The ice is always bad, the boards are horrible and the atmosphere is even worse. The place stinks, literally and tournament suffers because of all of the stated. 3 Quote
I Ranger Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 10 minutes ago, ringneck28 said: I am having a tough time making a decision on going also. One reason may be the inconsistency of the team. The main reason is that the Target center sucks for hockey. They treat fans horribly. I get the whole seat argument, which I do stand by if I pay a higher price to not let people who pay low and want to sneak in. But I don't get how rude the ushers are for once you establish that you are in that section. The ice is always bad, the boards are horrible and the atmosphere is even worse. The place stinks, literally and tournament suffers because of all of the stated. Unfortunately I totally agree. We are not going this year for the first time since 2005. I think there needs to be a mass email chain started to Josh Fenton and the NCHC to get the tourney moved to the X. I get the reasons why the Target Center was the best option at the time of the creation of the NCHC but now that the X is available it should be a no brainer to make the move. Yes I know the costs would be higher and there are far less hotel/restaurant options but St. Paul is a hockey city and Minneapolis is not. I know I would gladly pay more for tickets and hotel to get back to the X. Let's make it happen! 1 Quote
CMSioux Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 Plenty of tickets and scalpers just depends on how choosy you are about location. Quote
SiouxForever Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 I have friends down there and a free place to stay, unfortunately your best seat for this tournament is on the couch these days. Saving my money and supporting my team for west regional. I've gone to this tournament twice in the last 3 years or so. It's dead to me (coming from a die hard WCHA Final Five fan). Last few years you could get cheap tickets off Groupon too I'll pass this year and going forward and save my $$$ 1 Quote
siouxforcefans Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 Sad trend in this thread of people not going. Unfortunately, it continues with us. We've decided not to go and didn't renew our seats. No hotel is even booked "just in case we decide to go". It's just not happening. 1 Quote
rhenry8439 Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 I will not be going this year. the whole tournament leaves a bad taste in my mouth. i have gone the last 3 years and have seen the boys win one game. 1 Quote
bigskyvikes Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 Someone should email Fenton and include a link to this topic! Quote
thUNDer Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 After 10 years, we too did not renew our 6 seats. Went to the WCHA FF's and then the Frozen Faceoffs to watch quality college hockey. The Target Center is not 'quality hockey friendly.' Teams likely already in the NCAA Tourney according to pairwise also do not appear to put forth their best effort. Due to parity, seeding is not that big of deal in a one and done and they want to go in healthy. Last year the highlights of our trip were Hell's Kitchen, FireLake Grill and The Shouthouse, not watching hockey. Make reservations ahead of time! The Pourhouse is fun but packed pre-games so arrive early. Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 This the last year the BTHC will have a post season tournament at 1 venue over a weekend. Moving to on campus sites next year. Anyone know how long a contract the NCHC signed with the Target Center? I get their reasoning for initially doing it, but now that the X is available, I think that the NCHC needs to jump at the opportunity to move the Frozen Faceoff to the X. Preaching to the choir here, but it just seems ridiculous promoting the NCHC as the premier comference in college hocky and then playing their premier conference tournament at a terrible venue. 1 Quote
hky Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 Passing on hockey at the Target Center. None of the people we used to go with are going either. I understand the NCHC made the best decision they could at the time going with the Target Center. But now it's a no brainer. Gotta move it back to the X. Quote
cberkas Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 17 minutes ago, Siouxperfan7 said: This the last year the BTHC will have a post season tournament at 1 venue over a weekend. Moving to on campus sites next year. Anyone know how long a contract the NCHC signed with the Target Center? I get their reasoning for initially doing it, but now that the X is available, I think that the NCHC needs to jump at the opportunity to move the Frozen Faceoff to the X. Preaching to the choir here, but it just seems ridiculous promoting the NCHC as the premier comference in college hocky and then playing their premier conference tournament at a terrible venue. 2018 I think. Quote
Popular Post runaroundsioux Posted February 10, 2017 Popular Post Posted February 10, 2017 Does the Target Center suck? Yes. Is St. Paul a better hockey town? Yes. Do I wish the Frozen Faceoff was at the X? Yes Is the team we love going to be playing at Target Center in March? Yes Am I going to be there to support them? Yes. 11 1 Quote
snova4 Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 47 minutes ago, runaroundsioux said: Does the Target Center suck? Yes. Is St. Paul a better hockey town? Yes. Do I wish the Frozen Faceoff was at the X? Yes Is the team we love going to be playing at Target Center in March? Maybe Am I going to be there to support them? If they make it. FYP. 3 1 Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 I am not going either and I never thought I would type that. I am sick of the Target Center and how this tournament is run. As long as things are run by these keystone cops, I will not waste anymore time and/or money on it. Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 1 hour ago, runaroundsioux said: Does the Target Center suck? Yes. Is St. Paul a better hockey town? Yes. Do I wish the Frozen Faceoff was at the X? Yes Is the team we love going to be playing at Target Center in March? Yes Am I going to be there to support them? Yes. I hope you are not questioning the loyalty of fans who choose not to go to this tournament. It's more about prioritizing financial resources and leisure time than not supporting the team. 4 1 Quote
petey23 Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 2 hours ago, gfhockey said: My crew and I aren't going either Have you let the Augies management know about this? I am sure it affects their budgeting for March. 3 Quote
petey23 Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 I will be a gametime decision. No need to buy tickets in advance and hotels shouldn't be an issue. One factor pushing me to go is that Tim Mahoney and his band are doing their U2 show at O'Gara's on Saturday night! Quote
iluvdebbies Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 I will be there again....have a good time every year. But then again I've never been very good at "prioritizing financial resources and leisure time" 5 1 Quote
thUNDer Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 Have stayed at The Loews, Radisson Blu and Marriot City Center. It is not likely we will return unless the FF moves back to St Paul, but if we were, we probably would choose the Marriot to get the best deal within walking distance. They each have their perks and/or negatives. Quote
franchise Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 Didn't renew after year 2. Pourhouse was a lot of fun pre-game. Nothing special about the outside activities, target center sucks, the seats are gross. The most fun I had was awaiting the UW outcome to see if we snuck into the tourney, and the ensuing Lets Go Sioux chant during the DU vs Miami game. 3 Quote
brianvf Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 We'll be flying in once again from AZ, assuming UND makes it. Quote
Hardcore Hawk Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 I went for the first time last year after going to several Final Fives at the X, and like people have mentioned already, the atmosphere is just miserable. Saving my money and my energy for Fargo. Quote
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