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froggy
11-22-2010, 12:05 PM
As the title states trying to gauge interest in a trip down to Buffalo over the break to watch some hockey. As of right now they are not selling individual tickets but they are selling packages. One of the packages is an all day pass that lets you see all the games in that areana for one ticket. Days/prices/number of games are as follows.

Individual day passes will go on sale to the general public starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 26. Day passes can be purchased online at here, by calling 1-888-467-2273, or at the HSBC Arena Box Office. Fans are encouraged to purchase early for best seat selection and game day availability.

Day pass pricing is as follows:

Sunday, December 26 - 3 games - $225-Lower Bowl / $165-Upper Bowl
Tuesday, December 28 - 3 games - $200-Lower Bowl / $150-Upper Bowl
Wednesday, December 29 - 2 games - $110-Lower Bowl / $80-Upper Bowl
Thursday, December 30 - 2 games - $110­-Lower Bowl / $80-Upper Bowl
Friday, December 31 - 3 games - $200-Lower Bowl / $150-Upper Bowl
Sunday, January 2 - 2 quarter final games - $110-Lower Bowl / $80-Upper Bowl
Monday, January 3 - 2 semi final games - $225-Lower Bowl / $165-Upper Bowl
Wednesday, January 5 - Gold/Bronze medal games - $300-Lower Bowl / $200-Upper Bowl
Day passes are not available for December 27 and January 4

Besides the finals/semis/quarters, the day I'm looking at is Dec 26 sunday, there are 3 games going on at the HSBC arena, Germany vs Switzerland (ho hum), Canada vs Russia (woohoo), and Usa vs Finland (could be good). Tickets for these particular ticket packages go on sale on Friday, and will probably go fast for the good days, you can check the schedule here:
http://www.buffaloworldjuniors.com/schedule.asp?round=RR

Again doesn't have to be that date, but for the prelims I think that's the best line up of games. I wouldn't mind also going to the quarters or semi's. the Quarters especially seem to be a really good deal especially for the uppper bowl. If we could get this together I could order all the tickets. All I'd need is a deposit (EMT or meet up) so I know your serious, we can discuss travel arangments closer to the date. There's some time between the games and time after if anyone wants to do some shopping, get some wings/burgers or hit the casino.

S.F.W.
11-22-2010, 12:12 PM
I'm in. 12/26 works for me. Lineup for 12/28 also looks good. I am inclined to go with Upper Bowl.

froggy
11-22-2010, 12:17 PM
same here didn't check out the 28th what games are there? To bad there is not prelim meeting of USA Canada :(

S.F.W.
11-22-2010, 12:42 PM
same here didn't check out the 28th what games are there? To bad there is not prelim meeting of USA Canada :(

Finland vs. Switzerland(not grat)
Canada vs. Czech(good opponent)
Russia vs. Sweden(good matchup)
Slovakia vs. USA

froggy
11-22-2010, 12:50 PM
Finland vs. Switzerland(not grat)
Canada vs. Czech(good opponent)
Russia vs. Sweden(good matchup)
Slovakia vs. USA

russia sweden wouldn't be part of the package only the other 3. The russia sweden game is at the university campus Ice rink

S.F.W.
11-22-2010, 12:58 PM
russia sweden wouldn't be part of the package only the other 3. The russia sweden game is at the university campus Ice rink

in the case 12/26 is pick A, and 12/28 would be pick B

froggy
11-22-2010, 01:04 PM
I think so too anyone up to see 2 quarter final games for $80?? Don't know how good the games will be I'm guessing since there's only 2 quarter final games and 3 semi final games the top seeds get a by.

n00bMeiSter
11-22-2010, 02:02 PM
Hmmm, this is very tempting. Got some friends from the states who might be interested in this too. I'll give them a call and see.

froggy
11-22-2010, 06:30 PM
yeah if that's the case they would know all of the good spots to go, cheap places to park etc

froggy
11-23-2010, 12:28 PM
No one else interested? $165 to see three hockey games involving the superstars of tommorow? Road trip with all of your TM3 cronnies? Cross border shopping and genuine buffalo wings?

froggy
11-25-2010, 10:36 AM
the tickets go on sale tommorrow for the day passes, and I don't want anyone to be disapointed. there might be a chance you can still by tickets after tommorow but no guarantee that we'll be able to get passes that are adjacent.

S.F.W.
11-25-2010, 12:40 PM
I have interest from Broli, with a possible +1. Will confirm numbers tonight.

froggy
11-25-2010, 01:52 PM
ok I'll be sending out a pm to all the people who have signed up with contact info for "good faith" deposits. Does anyone have any prefference as to seating? bench side red line, opposite side, goal line (side), behind either goal?

S.F.W.
11-25-2010, 02:24 PM
ok I'll be sending out a pm to all the people who have signed up with contact info for "good faith" deposits. Does anyone have any prefference as to seating? bench side red line, opposite side, goal line (side), behind either goal?

no preference I'm more inclined for best available.

gretzky
11-25-2010, 03:58 PM
those prices are just for one person? so if i wanted to bring someone else it would be double correct?

S.F.W.
11-25-2010, 04:01 PM
those prices are just for one person? so if i wanted to bring someone else it would be double correct?

that is correct, per person.

froggy
11-25-2010, 04:53 PM
remember it is also for all 3 games, you can't even go to one leafs game for that much

gretzky
11-25-2010, 07:29 PM
i want to...but dont know if i can commit the money....ahhh i want to see canada play!!

froggy
11-26-2010, 09:09 AM
Will be placing the order for tickets within the next 40 minutes if anyone else wants to join in...


**Update** tickets have been purchased, for all those that have confirmed with me. I had to do it over the phone, so couldn't get a confirmation email. but did get a refference # woo hoo. Best available tickets for the upper bowl were section 305 ( centre ice behind the players bench) in case anyone else wants to buy tickets later to join us

Hyperion
12-06-2010, 11:13 AM
I'm heading down with a buddy on the 29th. He's a huge hockey fanatic and he says that the days when there are 3 games and Canada plays the games won't be very good. (Sorry to burst your bubble)

froggy
12-06-2010, 11:17 AM
well with one of the games yeah I agree with you the Germany vs switzerland or whatever, but Canada vs Russia, and USA vs Checz republic seems pretty damn good to me

update the USA Game is vs Finland

Oh and the tickets have arrived, hopefully they can clear the snow out of buffalo by the time we have to get down there! I'll bring them to the christmas dinner if that's chill with everyone?

SilentJay
12-26-2010, 10:49 PM
Bumping thread from grave... Anyone interested in catching another game?

S.F.W.
12-27-2010, 08:08 AM
Bumping thread from grave... Anyone interested in catching another game?

Depending on when, I would be.

SilentJay
12-27-2010, 12:00 PM
Not sure how you guys would react, but how about the Canada Vs. Sweeden game? (Dec. 31)

S.F.W.
12-27-2010, 12:10 PM
Not sure how you guys would react, but how about the Canada Vs. Sweeden game? (Dec. 31)

I'd be interested

SilentJay
12-28-2010, 12:19 AM
Awesome. Anyone else? I'll ask around my friends.