I do remember the last time the NHL went on strike (for half a season that too was already paid) I did get interest and it wasn't bad.
I hope they do this again.
I hope they do this again.
I have some good news to share! As promised, new seats have been installed in the Balcony, Rows 3-15. Through STH feedback, and the recommendations provided by seating consultants, we replaced the balcony seats and armrests. The new seats, similar in size, have a custom, narrower armrest and a non-padded seat base and seat back to improve legroom and comfort.
So NHL is going with a 52 or 56 game schedule starting around January 13th. That would be a max of 28 home games and with games starting in January there is ZERO chance any fans are going to be going to games at least into March at best case scenario. When are refunds coming to STH for this season? Bruins should immediately refund the 16 games (STH pay for 44 games - 28 max = 16) they know wont happen.
Thank you for your continued support of the Boston Bruins as a Season Ticket Holder. While we anticipate receiving further information regarding the 2020-21 NHL season soon, we are pleased to offer you the below options relating to your Season Tickets for the coming season at this time.
Please review the options below and select one by Friday, January 15 at 5 p.m. ET.
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Option 1 - Join the Loyalty Program for 2020-21 Season and Lock In Your Season Tickets for 2021-22 season Please note: To be eligible for Option 1, you must be compliant on your 2020-21 payment plan.
- EARN MONTHLY LOYALTY CREDIT: Earn 5% APR loyalty credit on monthly account total beginning January 2021 through the start of the 2021-22 season.
- EXTEND YOUR STH PACKAGE: Renew your Season Tickets with guaranteed same pricing and same seat location for the 2021-22 season.
- USE 2020-21 GAME CREDIT LATER: Use the existing funds on your account as a ticket bank to pay for any tickets during the 2020-21 season and roll any remaining funds forward to 2021-22.
- GET PREMIERE ACCESS TO TICKETS: Be among the first to receive access and have the ability to use the funds on your account to purchase 2020-21 game tickets when fans are allowed to attend games.
- LOCK IN PLAYOFF PRICING: Receive a price freeze for the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs (same as your 2020 strip pricing).
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Option 2 – May Want to Attend Games in 2020-21, But Not Ready to Commit to 2021-22
- USE 2020-21 GAME CREDIT LATER: Use the existing funds on your account as a ticket bank to pay for any tickets during the 2020-21 season and roll any remaining funds forward to 2021-22.
- GET PREMIERE ACCESS TO TICKETS: Be among the first to receive access and have the ability to use the funds on your account to purchase 2020-21 game tickets when fans are allowed to attend games.
You may otherwise elect to receive a full refund for all payments made toward your 2020-21 Season Ticket package by contacting your Account Executive directly by no later than Friday, January 15 at 5 p.m. ET. All refunds will be processed to the original point of sale. Credit card refunds will take 3-4 weeks and checks will take 8-10 weeks after the January 15 deadline.
As soon as we have more information regarding the Bruins schedule for this upcoming season, we will communicate with you. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly with any questions or concerns.
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So if I request a refund for what I've paid so far, will I lose my season tickets for 2021-2022? Or will payments just resume as normal?
I have the same question so I'll have to email my rep. I have to think that you keep your tickets and monthly payments would just start up again in March or so as if there was going to be a regular renewal process for 2021-22. Doesn't make sense that asking for a refund forces you to give up your seats.
My rep is saying that this does NOT affect your status as a STH, so I am probably going to go for the refund option.
I haven't talked to my rep yet, but everything said above seems to be what I interpret. You can freeze your price by renewing ultra-early, or you can roll the dice and wait for the normal time to renew, which would likely be March, but could be later. Logically, you'd have to think that if they're still doing the SCF in July (which is possible with pandemic delays, and the main big date is to get out of the playoffs by the start of the Olympics, July 23), they might not want to start the next pre-season in September. If the pre-season looks like it's going to be delayed, renewals should be delayed by approximately the same amount.
But I also agree that a price freeze may be irrelevant. I don't see the team getting better. I see perhaps some novelty in the first month or so - "The return to normalcy", "the first game after the pandemic", but after that? And are there that many people who are going to want to go if vaccination rates are in the 30-40% range in October? (Not an actual number I've heard anywhere, just a hypothetical.) And let's not forget that they pissed people off with the seating debacle last year. They've "changed" them, but my row still has the +1 person that they squeezed in. Plus, a great many people will have survived not going to any live NHL games for the past 18 months by the time the 2021-22 season starts. It's possible that they may have found other interests. Demand goes down, thus so should ticket pricing. Theoretically.
Here's a question: for Silver/Gold/Platinum/whatever status that are based upon years of being a STH, I assume we're getting credit for this year, even if 0 games are played? Hell, we should get our "member since" dates pushed back a year or two. Might be irrelevant for me.
Now that I have read over and digested the details I'm finding the loyalty credit option to be underwhelming for me. On a 5 month plan I was fully paid up in November so I did not get the December "pause". The 5% loyalty credit can only be used on 2021-22 renewals which is essentially worthless since I will be fully paid up for 2021-22. So I assume that the 5% loyalty amount will get pushed to 2022 playoffs or 2022-23 renewal.
I might have to go with the refund option and roll the dice on 2021-22 pricing.
Frankly, that's what I'm thinking of doing myself. There's too much uncertainty. How many games will 2021-22 be? Will there be demand for tickets when I can't go to a game? Will 2021-22 be the first post-Chara season?
Plus, what STH amenities are going out the door? Draft party at a local bar in July or August doesn't seem likely. The annual (I think?) outdoor BBQ for tenured STHs in August? Possible. The conga line of thousands of STHs in November/December to shake hands and get pictures with Bruins? I dunno. What do we get in return?
I'll proaby take the refund, and decide on 2021-22 much later. If they press too soon (specifically, before I've been vaccinated), or raise prices AT ALL, I think I'm out for the year. I'll scavenge on StubHub if I feel it's safe to go to games.
the way i read this is that if you choose the refund, you may pay higher prices (e.g. like a first year STH), but that when it comes time to renew, there is no guarantee that you will be offered your same seats back:
- EXTEND YOUR STH PACKAGE: Renew your Season Tickets with guaranteed same pricing and same seat location for the 2021-22 season.
yeah, i agree - it would be some bullshit to pull that on folks seeking a refund
then again, the amount of times i've started a sentence re: the bruins with some form of 'i would think...' and yet been totally wrong..
thanks for the tip on the extended holiday, i had asked for clarification earlier, so may have to wait a bit