Leafs Fans Invading Other Arenas

[smitty10]

I'm in Boston for tonight's game.

Go Leafs Go!

 

[supermann_98]

I'm in Boston for tonight's game.

Go Leafs Go!

I went to Boston to watch the leafs get killed 7-2 so I’ve felt the pain you’re feeling tonight. My buddy and I left when it was 5-0 and we got laughed at all the way from our seats until we got out of the building

 

[smitty10]

I went to Boston to watch the leafs get killed 7-2 so I’ve felt the pain you’re feeling tonight. My buddy and I left when it was 5-0 and we got laughed at all the way from our seats until we got out of the building

Pretty much the case tonight. Brutal game from Sparks. No rebound control, no big saves.

 

[cgarn]

Let's start the invasion. A few of us (8 to be exact) will be attending the Vegas Nov 19th game

 

[kb]

Let's start the invasion. A few of us (8 to be exact) will be attending the Vegas Nov 19th game

Me and my buddies invaded Nashville. Great place.

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

Detroit was always fun when I was in school. Take the tunnel bus over at 5, go for dinner and drinks, watch the game, then take the bus back after.

Was a much better experience at the Joe though.

 

[kb]

Detroit was always fun when I was in school. Take the tunnel bus over at 5, go for dinner and drinks, watch the game, then take the bus back after.

Was a much better experience at the Joe though.

Never did that yet. Only Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. Oh, and the best of all....Nashville.

 

[Metroid]

Let's start the invasion. A few of us (8 to be exact) will be attending the Vegas Nov 19th game

I'll be in Tampa Feb 25th!
Looking forward to the sun and hockey!

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

Never did that yet. Only Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. Oh, and the best of all....Nashville.

It's good if you stay downtown Windsor. If you stay at the casino even better.

Tunnel Bus is $8 round trip but make sure
you go early if its a Leaf game.

Anything after 6 you're missing a part of the first period.

 

[ACC1224]

Highly recommend making the trip to Columbus. Easy drive from the GTA, not overly expensive and the venue and it's surroundings are great.
We were really disappointed when we saw the schedule this year. Other commitments this weekend, couldn't make the repeat trip.

 

[apollo678]

Me and my buddies invaded Nashville. Great place.

6 of us are heading down this year. Really looking forward to it.

 

[kb]

6 of us are heading down this year. Really looking forward to it.

Its an amazing experience. Hard to get tix for. Loved seeing the Leaf Alums out too. Talked to Iafrate and Corson.

 

[Advanced stats]

Semi relevant.. what's the cheaper ticket cost? Detroit or Buffalo? Both are equal distance for me and both have nice arenas. Want to make a road trip this season.

 

[Macallan18]

Panthers games with the Leafs typically have more Leaf sweaters than Panther sweaters.

 

[TheProspector]

We take over every rink I've been to.

 

[93LEAFS]

Semi relevant.. what's the cheaper ticket cost? Detroit or Buffalo? Both are equal distance for me and both have nice arenas. Want to make a road trip this season.

I'd look into hotel prices close to the arena too. Not sure the difference or if you plan on staying. I'd add, Buffalo's arena is alright but nothing special. I've been to Buffalo for the Leafs and Bills and have enjoyed it.

 

[garce]

Never did that yet. Only Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. Oh, and the best of all....Nashville.[/QUOTE

Going to Nashville for the game Jan 27 haven’t booked yet because my wife is waiting for the rubber stamp on her vacation request. Never been, any tips for accommodations etc? It’s on a Monday and we’re thinking of going on the weds or Thursday before to do a little sightseeing and Broadway music.

 

[striker3]

Making the trip to St. Paul is always fun. The arena is usually at least a 50/50 split and the whole game is a back and forth between the fans chants. Always a good time and I’ll be back there for the New Years Eve game this year.

 

[kb]

Going to Nashville for the game Jan 27 haven’t booked yet because my wife is waiting for the rubber stamp on her vacation request. Never been, any tips for accommodations etc? It’s on a Monday and we’re thinking of going on the weds or Thursday before to do a little sightseeing and Broadway music.

Unfortunately I can't help much there. A few of us wanted to go to the Grand Ol Opry, but timing didn't allow for it.. Broadway was fantastic, as expected. Bands playing on each level in some places. We were 6 guys in our 50's, and we got there the day before the game, and left the morning after. That was the game that the Leafs ended the Pred's 15 or 16 game streak without a loss....5-2 win.

We didn't plan the accommodations out well. Spent 2 nights at the Knights Inn, home of the hookers and black mould. Stay far far away. If we do it again, we will spring for an AirBnB. A lot of good choices I've seen.....

And next time we will stay longer.

It was a whirlwind. 14 hour drive, check in at 5pm, head down to Broadway, get back at 3, wake up, lunch, pregame beers with many Leaf fans at the Motel, game, more Broadway, back at 2:30, leave at 9:30 am, 14 hour drive back.

 

[82Ninety42011]

Every Canucks game when Leafs visit is pretty much even for fans and maybe even more Leafs fans. I know all my Leafs buddies always go and pay a premium for sure !!

 

[Morbo]

Unfortunately I can't help much there. A few of us wanted to go to the Grand Ol Opry, but timing didn't allow for it.. Broadway was fantastic, as expected. Bands playing on each level in some places. We were 6 guys in our 50's, and we got there the day before the game, and left the morning after. That was the game that the Leafs ended the Pred's 15 or 16 game streak without a loss....5-2 win.

We didn't plan the accommodations out well. Spent 2 nights at the Knights Inn, home of the hookers and black mould. Stay far far away. If we do it again, we will spring for an AirBnB. A lot of good choices I've seen.....

And next time we will stay longer.

It was a whirlwind. 14 hour drive, check in at 5pm, head down to Broadway, get back at 3, wake up, lunch, pregame beers with many Leaf fans at the Motel, game, more Broadway, back at 2:30, leave at 9:30 am, 14 hour drive back.

 

[garce]

Unfortunately I can't help much there. A few of us wanted to go to the Grand Ol Opry, but timing didn't allow for it.. Broadway was fantastic, as expected. Bands playing on each level in some places. We were 6 guys in our 50's, and we got there the day before the game, and left the morning after. That was the game that the Leafs ended the Pred's 15 or 16 game streak without a loss....5-2 win.

We didn't plan the accommodations out well. Spent 2 nights at the Knights Inn, home of the hookers and black mould. Stay far far away. If we do it again, we will spring for an AirBnB. A lot of good choices I've seen.....

And next time we will stay longer.

It was a whirlwind. 14 hour drive, check in at 5pm, head down to Broadway, get back at 3, wake up, lunch, pregame beers with many Leaf fans at the Motel, game, more Broadway, back at 2:30, leave at 9:30 am, 14 hour drive back.

Lol thanks, done similar on trips to Cbus, Philly Pitt and the NY area. We are flying from Syracuse and looking to stay somewhere around Bridgestone, all kinds of options on Expedia but just don’t know the city. Mid range is fine just don’t want to pick a Knights Inn and overpay for it . Likely to wind up at a Marriott or Holiday inn. Game tickets look reasonable 150 US will get a pretty good seat low in the end the Leafs shoot at in the 1 st and 3rd

 

[MapleLeafistan]

Nice win yesterday at Scotiabank Arena Pacific.

 

[kevynadams42]

I have seen the Leafs in a number of road arenas - most lopsided crowd for me has been Buffalo, also usually the best experience as far as energy goes. Florida is cool as it's always neat to leave a game in February and walk out into 75 degree weather at 10pm. The most lopsided in favor of the opposition I've ever experienced was Tavares' first game back at the Coliseum last year. I think I saw 10 other Leaf fans, whereas in years past Leaf fans outnumbered Isles fans at the Coliseum, though empty seats outnumbered both of them. St. Louis was a great experience - I went on a Friday night, it was the last game prior to the 2010 Olympic break (Leafs got shut out 3-0 (I think this is the only road shutout I've experienced - not fun to sit in another team's rink without the opportunity to celebrate a goal)) - I was surprised by the amount of Toronto area transplants spread around the Mid-South, way more Leaf fans than I anticipated. I live in Manhattan, so I am partial to the Garden as I think it's the best arena in the league, so that's always a great experience too.

Below is the arenas I have seen the Leafs in, as well as the amount of times I have seen them there.

Buffalo
The Aud - 1 time
KeyBank (or whatever it is called today) - at least a dozen times

Boston - 1 time

Detroit - 2 times

Columbus - 1 time

St. Louis - 1 time

Chicago - 1 time

NY Rangers - at least a dozen times

NY Islanders
Coliseum - 4 times
Barclays - 2 times

New Jersey - 4 times

Philadelphia - 1 time

Florida - 1 time

Washington - 2 times

 

[93LEAFS]

I have seen the Leafs in a number of road arenas - most lopsided crowd for me has been Buffalo, also usually the best experience as far as energy goes. Florida is cool as it's always neat to leave a game in February and walk out into 75 degree weather at 10pm. The most lopsided in favor of the opposition I've ever experienced was Tavares' first game back at the Coliseum last year. I think I saw 10 other Leaf fans, whereas in years past Leaf fans outnumbered Isles fans at the Coliseum, though empty seats outnumbered both of them. St. Louis was a great experience - I went on a Friday night, it was the last game prior to the 2010 Olympic break (Leafs got shut out 3-0 (I think this is the only road shutout I've experienced - not fun to sit in another team's rink without the opportunity to celebrate a goal)) - I was surprised by the amount of Toronto area transplants spread around the Mid-South, way more Leaf fans than I anticipated. I live in Manhattan, so I am partial to the Garden as I think it's the best arena in the league, so that's always a great experience too.

Below is the arenas I have seen the Leafs in, as well as the amount of times I have seen them there.

Buffalo
The Aud - 1 time
KeyBank (or whatever it is called today) - at least a dozen times

Boston - 1 time

Detroit - 2 times

Columbus - 1 time

St. Louis - 1 time

Chicago - 1 time

NY Rangers - at least a dozen times

NY Islanders
Coliseum - 4 times
Barclays - 2 times

New Jersey - 4 times

Philadelphia - 1 time

Florida - 1 time

Washington - 2 times

Going into the Colosseum for the JT return and Philly, in general, makes you a fearless man.

I've only been to Buffalo and it is a good time. Personally, I like arenas that are in vibrant parts of cities to grab food and drinks after. Buffalo really has nothing great that close outside of their Real Sports copy, although Allentown isn't too far of a cab-ride. I've been to a fair amount of stadiums for baseball or NFL in the states. I dislike places like Orchard Park, Citi Field and Ball Park at Arlington that have a very limited amount of places of interest nearby. I've been to the Canucks arena during the 2010 Olympics and some of the areas around it within short walking distance are great.

I'm personally aiming to get to MSG once, but I'd probably rather go for an early season non-Conference college basketball game or Raps.