I've had tickets in both, and I take the gallery each time. Standing you just kind of... stand there. not even all the rows have a bar to lean on, so if you get one that doesn't, you're ****ed. The view is generally better though.
In the gallery the biggest pro is that you obviously get a seat, but the area in general tends to be more rowdy than lower seated areas. If you sit in the gallery for a Flames or Nucks game, it's guaranteed to be great. Even for regular games it's a pretty good time if you've had some beers.
It's going to be my first Oiler game, and I wont be drinking because i'm underage, so hopefully it will still be great. Is there anyway I could get my jersey signed before the game starts? Thanks