So how’s was the arena viewing ?

[sipowicz]

One step below a Moose game. Full-on sweatpants crew, most of whom have never been to the arena before.

LOL!

 

[RyanHockeyVods]

I went, and it was AMAZING! I'd gladly spend $10 to go to each and every single away game. Even though there was not a lot of people there, it was loud and every one was having a GREAT time. Lots of give aways to the people who were there, including shirts and tickets to up coming concerts. Vibe was awesome! Great atmosphere to bring a family who can't afford tickets when the boys are home!

 

[nobody important]

Seems to me they wouldn't configure the arena for small events if they needed a full building to break even. E.g:

One does have to consider that people are attending the viewing parties for well below normal event pricing.

 

[Gm0ney]

One does have to consider that people are attending the viewing parties for well below normal event pricing.

To rent the entire arena probably runs $20,000 - $50,000 - and probably way less than that for the small bowl configurations. It's not that much to make up. 5000 people spending $20 each on concessions is $100,000.

 

[Leafsfan34inthePeg]

I went Friday night and it was a good time. Could have done without the $50 food bill for two people...no alcohol. I would go again, but eat before for sure.

 

[jefferoni]

 

[trebor204]

The viewing party have an issue this Saturday:

Manitoba Moose have a playoff game starting at 4 pm Saturday afternoon. If the game finishes in 3 periods, the game should be over by 6:45 pm, you will then have under 45 minutes to clear everybody out and setup for the viewing party. Checking the official report from the last 2 home playoffs games. (2 pm start time games actually started at 2:06 and 2:07 pm, game ended at 4:49 pm and 4:47 pm.

However, if the game goes into overtime, you will have problems.

 

[SensibleGuy]

Moose fans get to stay for the viewing party for free! If the moose game runs real long, viewing party patrons get to watch bonus moose OT! Profit!