Lunatik
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With their win Wednesday night over the Texas Stars tonight the Abbotsford Heat set a new franchise record for consecutive win with their 8th win in a row.
Canucks almost moved their affiliate there last year, fell through last minute due to time running out. It's pretty much a reality that the Heat won't exist in Abbotsford in 2 years max.
I believe the Utica deal is 2 years only for the Canucks. Not 100% sure, but I see Utica as temporary only, and that Abbotsford will be the home for the Canucks affiliate within two years.
Heat for some reason or another have slashed a large # of their promotions. Last season most Friday games were $2 beer/$1 hot dog games. Don't see any indication of that this year. And trust me, that got a lot of people out to the games.
I don't understand why Utica has to play the Heat 12 times.
Do you have a reference to the 6-year agreement? I've never seen it stated and rumours I had heard was that it was 1-2 years in length only.The Utica agreement with Vancouver is for 6 years but of course there are out clauses where the Canucks would pay a penalty for leaving early.
I don't understand why Utica has to play the Heat 12 times. If they can't support the team without extra games against the baby Canucks just move the team. The Comets play a team on the other side of the continent 12 times but we only play Syracuse just 50 miles away 4 times.
Canucks almost moved their affiliate there last year, fell through last minute due to time running out. It's pretty much a reality that the Heat won't exist in Abbotsford in 2 years max.
I believe the Utica deal is 2 years only for the Canucks. Not 100% sure, but I see Utica as temporary only, and that Abbotsford will be the home for the Canucks affiliate within two years.
Heat for some reason or another have slashed a large # of their promotions. Last season most Friday games were $2 beer/$1 hot dog games. Don't see any indication of that this year. And trust me, that got a lot of people out to the games.
The Utica agreement with Vancouver is for 6 years but of course there are out clauses where the Canucks would pay a penalty for leaving early.
I don't understand why Utica has to play the Heat 12 times. If they can't support the team without extra games against the baby Canucks just move the team. The Comets play a team on the other side of the continent 12 times but we only play Syracuse just 50 miles away 4 times.
Do you have a reference to the 6-year agreement? I've never seen it stated and rumours I had heard was that it was 1-2 years in length only.
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Do you have a reference to the 6-year agreement? I've never seen it stated and rumours I had heard was that it was 1-2 years in length only.
Milwaukee is winning 3-1 near the end of the second period. Looks like the streak is coming to an end.
Except the streak already endedMilwaukee is winning 3-1 near the end of the second period. Looks like the streak is coming to an end.
OK - noted. First time I've seen 6 years referenced. Would have been surprised if Utica agreed to a 2 year deal though - 5 years minimum seems to be on the low end.There have been multiple media reports of the 6 year lease. Here are two of them.
http://wibx950.com/utica-comets-vancouver-canucks-sign-six-year-lease-to-bring-pro-hockey-back-to-utica/
http://canucksarmy.com/2013/6/17/the-utica-comets-a-long-term-fit-or-a-short-term-solution
5th, but that streak includes the years in Quad City and Omaha.Isn't this just their third or fourth season?
Canucks almost moved their affiliate there last year, fell through last minute due to time running out. It's pretty much a reality that the Heat won't exist in Abbotsford in 2 years max.
I believe the Utica deal is 2 years only for the Canucks. Not 100% sure, but I see Utica as temporary only, and that Abbotsford will be the home for the Canucks affiliate within two years.
Heat for some reason or another have slashed a large # of their promotions. Last season most Friday games were $2 beer/$1 hot dog games. Don't see any indication of that this year. And trust me, that got a lot of people out to the games.
I was reading some comments about this and from what I understand it was not the Heat's choice to slash the $2 beer promotion, it was the city.It's gone. Heat representative called me, asked if I had any interest on coming out to any games this year. Said not unless they bring back $2 beer/$1 hot dog games. Rep said that was scrapped this year. She wouldn't elaborate as to why it was gone, but it sounded like I wasn't the first person to complain about it.
With an average of 2191, bringing it back might not be a bad idea in the new year.
I was reading some comments about this and from what I understand it was not the Heat's choice to slash the $2 beer promotion, it was the city.
this is what was said by a Heat employee on another board. I would assume drinking and driving is a big factor.Were they concerned about Policing, drinking & driving etc?
No longer Toonie beers, but occasionally they'll have $1 hot dog nights.
Something about the city *****ing and complaining that $2 beers is unsafe.
this is what was said by a Heat employee on another board. I would assume drinking and driving is a big factor.
Looks like the Loonie/Toonie Hot Dog/Beer promotion is back - based on this photo just posted:Just got confirmation from a ticket rep:
City decided they didn't want to sponsor liquor as they were losing money on it, and the City holds the contract with the concession.
He did state the team is working on getting the promotions back, so who knows if it will come back in the new year.
Sounds more like a $$$ issue than a safety (drinking & driving) issue to me. Also, looks like the increase in ticket sales don't go back to the City for the promotions, although I'd assume it would reduce the total cost of taxpayer money needed to cover team losses.