Winnipeg Jets sellout streak ends at 332

[Jets4Life]

I guess it was inevitable, but for the first time since the NHL returned to Winnipeg, they did not sellout:



An incredible feat, considering this is the start of the 9th season on the Jets 2.0

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[LeHab]

Is State of Emergency still in effect after the storm?

 

[Jets4Life]

Is State of Emergency still in effect after the storm?

Not sure.

 

[Henkka]

The Byfuglien effect.

 

[MAHJ71]

I'm sure they'll start a new streak soon

 

[TheLegend]

Was reading about that Nor-Easter that plowed through that side of the continent. Have to imagine that was a factor.

The off season events around Buff and two of their other top Dmen leaving, and the Laine holdout hasn’t helped either.

Still the arena was 96% full. That’s a great turnout and if they get their D-Corp sorted out they’ll be packed in again for many more games.

 

[Yukon Joe]

Remember that's # of tickets sold, not number attending. So I have my doubt the snow storm had much of an effect.

 

[tarheelhockey]

The Byfuglien effect.

Pretty sure the Byfuglien Effect is gravity.

 

[HisIceness]

The Charlotte Hornets sold out their first 330-ish games as well, it was all downhill from there.

For real though thats impressive.

 

[TheLegend]

Fans are speaking out on it.....

FRIESEN: Jets fans still fueled by passion, not fooled by prices

 

[cbcwpg]

Bigger concern...

The same night the Jets didn't sell out, there were 5 games in Canada... Vancouver, Montreal, Winnipeg, Toronto, Calgary... Only Toronto was considered a sellout. Ticket prices are just becoming too high for the average fan.

 

[End on a Hinote]

That Ken Campbell just loves pointing out the flaws of the Canadian teams, doesnt he?

 

[Kamaya Painters]

Fans are speaking out on it.....

FRIESEN: Jets fans still fueled by passion, not fooled by prices

You need a side hobby if you're spending $9,000-11,000 per season on hockey tickets alone.

No wonder North American have so many bandwagoon fans in major sports. A normal person couldn't afford being loyal.

 

[End on a Hinote]

You need a side hobby if you're spending $9,000-11,000 per season on hockey tickets alone.

No wonder North American have so many bandwagoon fans in major sports. A normal person couldn't afford being loyal.

Keep in mind the internet is a haven for thinly veiled baggers.

 

[Spartachat]

Why didn't they just give away tickets to keep the streak going? Melnyk gives away thousands of tickets to each Sens game.

 

[SabresSharks]

Bigger concern...

The same night the Jets didn't sell out, there were 5 games in Canada... Vancouver, Montreal, Winnipeg, Toronto, Calgary... Only Toronto was considered a sellout. Ticket prices are just becoming too high for the average fan.

Can't speak to the other markets, but Toronto is ridiculous.

Saw the Sabres-Habs game last week in Buffalo. 2 tickets 18 rows up, directly behind the net, were $90 US each. I looked at equivalent seats for the upcoming San Jose at Toronto game ... $370 Canadian each. That converts to about $282 US, or more than triple the price in Buffalo.

Like I said. Ridiculous. No wonder the QEW is packed before and after Leafs-at-Sabres games.

 

[civic204]

Nothing to see here unless this keeps happening.

-There was a snow storm that left thousands without power for days
-Electricians and hydro workers are working 18 hour days
-Buff is not playing
-Tuesday night against Arizona

 

[LadyStanley]

Bigger concern...

The same night the Jets didn't sell out, there were 5 games in Canada... Vancouver, Montreal, Winnipeg, Toronto, Calgary... Only Toronto was considered a sellout. Ticket prices are just becoming too high for the average fan.

Campbell with article on Canadian attendance.

 

[TheLegend]

Nothing to see here unless this keeps happening.

-There was a snow storm that left thousands without power for days
-Electricians and hydro workers are working 18 hour days
-Buff is not playing
-Tuesday night against Arizona

Seriously????

We sent a predominantly AHL roster up there the last two years and nobody seemed to mind.

 

[civic204]

Seriously????

We sent a predominantly AHL roster up there the last two years and nobody seemed to mind.

No disrespect, just not a team that gets people excited around here.

 

[TheLegend]

No disrespect, just not a team that gets people excited around here.

None taken... even though there‘s been enough people from there who get excited over the Coyotes for a different reason.

Still doesn’t explain why it’s suddenly a factor.

 

[GindyDraws]

Why didn't they just give away tickets to keep the streak going? Melnyk gives away thousands of tickets to each Sens game.

I think you'd have to pay people to see the Senators play.

Oh, wait. Eugene hates paying for things as it is.

 

[Pilky01]

An incredible feat, considering this is the start of the 9th season on the Jets 2.0

Still feels like yesterday.

 

[Fenway]

A lot of factors at play here.

Fans today have more options than ever to buy tickets on the secondary market and if the price is cheaper fans will buy there instead of at the box office of the team. Montreal is a prime example of this.

In Alberta, the economy is not great right now.

Since the NHL is a gate driven league, ticket prices in Canada will be adjusted to really represent US dollars so today a seat worth $100 in the US will be $131 in Canada.

 

[Claypool]

Bettman said in order for Winnipeg to work the building needs to be sold out every game.