Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by Rita
Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Rita (---.hsd1.in.comcast.net)
Date: March 22, 2009 11:48AM
I'm definitely going (and Abby-Bâby is doing her first hockey road trip!)
We have a room at the Days Inn in downtown Grand Rapids, about 8 blocks from the arena.
I left a message with the Cornell ticket office indicating that I wanted tickets and would call back tomorrow. I would rather have tickets that indicate I do indeed belong in the Cornell section, rather than being "smuggled in" like in Green Bay (I got tickets through ticket master that were for another part of the arena).
I'm hoping we do not have to worry about a "badger-like" influx of Irish fans in Grand Rapids.
We have a room at the Days Inn in downtown Grand Rapids, about 8 blocks from the arena.
I left a message with the Cornell ticket office indicating that I wanted tickets and would call back tomorrow. I would rather have tickets that indicate I do indeed belong in the Cornell section, rather than being "smuggled in" like in Green Bay (I got tickets through ticket master that were for another part of the arena).
I'm hoping we do not have to worry about a "badger-like" influx of Irish fans in Grand Rapids.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/22/2009 03:45PM by Rita.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Jeff Hopkins '82 (---.mis.prserv.net)
Date: March 22, 2009 11:59AM
Just bought my ticket.
Edit: And flights: $292 flight (Allentown to Grand Rapids) and car on lastminute.com. Plus it's on United, so I get mileage.
Edit: And flights: $292 flight (Allentown to Grand Rapids) and car on lastminute.com. Plus it's on United, so I get mileage.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/22/2009 12:21PM by Jeff Hopkins '82.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: jkahn (---.hsd1.il.comcast.net)
Date: March 22, 2009 12:08PM
I'm going.
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Jeff Kahn '70 '72
Jeff Kahn '70 '72
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Jim Hyla (---.twcny.res.rr.com)
Date: March 22, 2009 12:44PM
I hope to, but not sure yet. I did get a room at Courtyard Grand Rapids. It's connected to the Arena, next door. They have a enclosed walkway system like downtown Mini. I got senior rate $118 per night. They have reg rate $139. Hopefully I'll get to use it.
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"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: dbilmes (---.adsl.snet.net)
Date: March 22, 2009 12:48PM
You're not old enough for the senior rate yet, are you? Not the way you toss that candy around!Jim Hyla
I got senior rate $118 per night. They have reg rate $139. Hopefully I'll get to use it.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: RedAndBlue'08 (---.hsd1.mi.comcast.net)
Date: March 22, 2009 12:53PM
I'm going. If anyone in Ann Arbor wants to car pool let me know.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: ansky629 (---.wireless.umnet.umich.edu)
Date: March 22, 2009 01:06PM
I'm thinking about going. I'm looking into these "student tickets" though as I'm a grad student at Michigan. Apparently they're half the price, but if I can't get those I guess I'll have to go for the full-price seats. Anybody know if/when regionals usually sell out? Will I be able to wait for tomorrow to call the ticket office?
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: ansky629 (---.wireless.umnet.umich.edu)
Date: March 22, 2009 01:08PM
Hey - I might be interested in carpooling. I would just need to know when you would want to leave/come back as I have class Friday and Monday morning.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Jim Hyla (---.twcny.res.rr.com)
Date: March 22, 2009 02:09PM
Well, I'm officially going. Carpooling with Blair Bacher. Getting up early Sat. AM and driving through.
___________________________
"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Annie (---.twcny.res.rr.com)
Date: March 22, 2009 04:58PM
Ned and I will be there! Got a cheap flight from Rochester--Cleveland-GR from Expedia. Staying at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown. LGR
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: ebilmes (---.nys.biz.rr.com)
Date: March 22, 2009 05:01PM
I'm pretty sure I can't make it, but there's a slight chance I'll be able to work things out. Do I need to worry about the games selling out, or am I okay to wait?
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: judy (---.washdc.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 22, 2009 05:05PM
For anyone in the area, what's the "best" airport to fly into? Does Grand Rapids have a decent sized airport?
I'm an undecided.
I'm an undecided.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: nyc94 (---.cable.mindspring.com)
Date: March 22, 2009 05:45PM
judy
For anyone in the area, what's the "best" airport to fly into? Does Grand Rapids have a decent sized airport?
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is in Grand Rapids. Lansing (LAN) is about 60 miles away and could be a cheaper flight depending on where you're coming from.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Beeeej (Moderator)
Date: March 22, 2009 06:49PM
ebilmes
I'm pretty sure I can't make it, but there's a slight chance I'll be able to work things out. Do I need to worry about the games selling out, or am I okay to wait?
Regionals very rarely sell out, and if they do it's because the host team is playing there. This year I don't think that's a real concern given the draw in Grand Rapids. In any event, I presume you're not waiting until you walk up to the arena to buy tickets - if you find out on Thursday that you can go, I don't think you're at any risk of not being able at least to buy tickets online at full price.
ETA: I loved the regionals experience in Grand Rapids in 1997, but I just can't justify the trip this time. I've got a trial Monday morning, and I certainly can't spend the money to fly out there expecting to leave Sunday whether we win on Saturday or not. Guess I'll be organizing Ship of Fools again.
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Beeeej, Esq.
"Cornell isn't an organization. It's a loose affiliation of independent fiefdoms united by a common hockey team."
- Steve Worona
Beeeej, Esq.
"Cornell isn't an organization. It's a loose affiliation of independent fiefdoms united by a common hockey team."
- Steve Worona
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/22/2009 06:56PM by Beeeej.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Trotsky (---.hsd1.md.comcast.net)
Date: March 22, 2009 07:02PM
I'm not going this time, but if anybody on the fence has not been to Grand Rapids, I recommend it. Very nice city; interesting building.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Robb (---.gradacc.ox.ac.uk)
Date: March 22, 2009 07:36PM
Saddly, during the game I'll be about halfway down Bright Angel Trail headed for the bottom of the Grand Canyon. I probably won't hear the result of Saturday's game (and hopefully Sunday's) until Monday afternoon when we get back to the South Rim...
You'd think that of ANY family out there, mine would be the one who could schedule a trip like this after hockey season!
You'd think that of ANY family out there, mine would be the one who could schedule a trip like this after hockey season!
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Jacob '06 (---.nycmny.east.verizon.net)
Date: March 22, 2009 08:40PM
I can't make it there either, but I'll be down for the Ship of Fools viewing.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Jim Hyla (---.twcny.res.rr.com)
Date: March 22, 2009 09:13PM
I hate to ask, worried about a negative outcome, what about the Pep Band?
___________________________
"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: jkahn (---.hsd1.il.comcast.net)
Date: March 22, 2009 09:23PM
It's a much shorter trip than Minny or GB, and they've been to every regional I know of, including Grand Rapids '97, so I sure hope so.Jim Hyla
I hate to ask, worried about a negative outcome, what about the Pep Band?
___________________________
Jeff Kahn '70 '72
Jeff Kahn '70 '72
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Jim Hyla (---.twcny.res.rr.com)
Date: March 22, 2009 09:25PM
Agreed, but times are tough.jkahnIt's a much shorter trip than Minny or GB, and they've been to every regional I know of, including Grand Rapids '97, so I sure hope so.Jim Hyla
I hate to ask, worried about a negative outcome, what about the Pep Band?
___________________________
"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Lauren '06 (128.189.243.---)
Date: March 22, 2009 09:33PM
It sounds like they'll be sending 25 to GR this year.Jim HylaAgreed, but times are tough.jkahnIt's a much shorter trip than Minny or GB, and they've been to every regional I know of, including Grand Rapids '97, so I sure hope so.Jim Hyla
I hate to ask, worried about a negative outcome, what about the Pep Band?
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: fatchance72 (---.twcny.res.rr.com)
Date: March 22, 2009 09:49PM
Jim Hyla
I hate to ask, worried about a negative outcome, what about the Pep Band?
The pep band will be there.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Flyers1037 (---.hsd1.md.comcast.net)
Date: March 22, 2009 09:50PM
Lauren '06It sounds like they'll be sending 25 to GR this year.Jim HylaAgreed, but times are tough.jkahnIt's a much shorter trip than Minny or GB, and they've been to every regional I know of, including Grand Rapids '97, so I sure hope so.Jim Hyla
I hate to ask, worried about a negative outcome, what about the Pep Band?
The money always appears for the NCAA tournament hockey games.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: jkahn (---.hsd1.il.comcast.net)
Date: March 22, 2009 09:55PM
for Minny, the money only came after a lot of us on this board pitched in, thanks to a campaign started IIRC by Jim, so I understand his concern.Flyers1037Lauren '06It sounds like they'll be sending 25 to GR this year.Jim HylaAgreed, but times are tough.jkahnIt's a much shorter trip than Minny or GB, and they've been to every regional I know of, including Grand Rapids '97, so I sure hope so.Jim Hyla
I hate to ask, worried about a negative outcome, what about the Pep Band?
The money always appears for the NCAA tournament hockey games.
___________________________
Jeff Kahn '70 '72
Jeff Kahn '70 '72
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: David Harding (---.hsd1.il.comcast.net)
Date: March 22, 2009 10:08PM
Presumably Cornell will have some allocation of tickets, but I don't see any discussion of the subject on the Corenll athletics web site story. Would someone please refresh our memories of how it has worked in the past?
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: kfish (---.hsd1.in.comcast.net)
Date: March 22, 2009 10:09PM
One more from the hockey hell-hole of Lafayette, and one from the hockey haven of Sault Ste. Marie.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: bernie (---.echostar.com)
Date: March 22, 2009 10:38PM
flying from denver to chicago-midway very early saturday and then driving with fellow 86er mike. staying at the downtown days inn in grand rapids as well
mike points out that bemidji was also in the green bay regional in '06. a similar observation to marquette being our 2nd round opponent in the ncaa hoops tournament two years in a row
mike points out that bemidji was also in the green bay regional in '06. a similar observation to marquette being our 2nd round opponent in the ncaa hoops tournament two years in a row
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Jordan 04 (---.nyc.res.rr.com)
Date: March 22, 2009 10:46PM
An option for those considering it from NYC: round trip flights early AM Sat into Chicago, and early Mon am out of Chicago are currently $160.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Josh '99 (---.nyc.res.rr.com)
Date: March 23, 2009 12:24AM
Wish I could but it's just not in the cards this year. I hope those who are making the trip make the rest of us proud.
(That sequence of smileys was intended to indicate that you should yell loudly at the games, drink copious amounts of beer afterwards, get some sleep, caffeinate and travel home safely. )
(That sequence of smileys was intended to indicate that you should yell loudly at the games, drink copious amounts of beer afterwards, get some sleep, caffeinate and travel home safely. )
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Jim Hyla (---.twcny.res.rr.com)
Date: March 23, 2009 01:05AM
Thanks for the kind words.Josh '99
Wish I could but it's just not in the cards this year. I hope those who are making the trip make the rest of us proud.
(That sequence of smileys was intended to indicate that you should yell loudly at the games, drink copious amounts of beer afterwards, get some sleep, caffeinate and travel home safely. )
___________________________
"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Tom Pasniewski 98 (---.bos.east.verizon.net)
Date: March 23, 2009 05:58AM
I'll be there via some combination of cities. Grand Rapids was fun in '97 with the pep band and we were not downtown so actually seeing the city would be swell.
Notre Dame's rink is small - smaller than Harvard's - so they naturally have been selling it out. Their winter break tournament in suburban Chicago (about the same distance as it is to Grand Rapids) drew mostly Notre Dame fans with the other schools at quite a distance. There isn't much to go on for Northeastern drawing fans in the NCAA's.
I like the draw. Notre Dame (3-4-0), Northeastern (3-5-3), Cornell (3-5-0) and Bemidji (0-6-0) all have losing records this year against teams in the tournament. I expect mostly Notre Dame and Cornell fans as the two closer schools to GR, with almost no risk of a sellout and probably not even close.
Notre Dame's rink is small - smaller than Harvard's - so they naturally have been selling it out. Their winter break tournament in suburban Chicago (about the same distance as it is to Grand Rapids) drew mostly Notre Dame fans with the other schools at quite a distance. There isn't much to go on for Northeastern drawing fans in the NCAA's.
I like the draw. Notre Dame (3-4-0), Northeastern (3-5-3), Cornell (3-5-0) and Bemidji (0-6-0) all have losing records this year against teams in the tournament. I expect mostly Notre Dame and Cornell fans as the two closer schools to GR, with almost no risk of a sellout and probably not even close.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Jim Hyla (---.nys.biz.rr.com)
Date: March 23, 2009 07:53AM
Well I hope you're right, because late last night Ticketmaster shut down selling series tickets. Single session tickets on sale Wed. Here's hoping for CU ticket office.Tom Pasniewski 98
I'll be there via some combination of cities. Grand Rapids was fun in '97 with the pep band and we were not downtown so actually seeing the city would be swell.
Notre Dame's rink is small - smaller than Harvard's - so they naturally have been selling it out. Their winter break tournament in suburban Chicago (about the same distance as it is to Grand Rapids) drew mostly Notre Dame fans with the other schools at quite a distance. There isn't much to go on for Northeastern drawing fans in the NCAA's.
I like the draw. Notre Dame (3-4-0), Northeastern (3-5-3), Cornell (3-5-0) and Bemidji (0-6-0) all have losing records this year against teams in the tournament. I expect mostly Notre Dame and Cornell fans as the two closer schools to GR, with almost no risk of a sellout and probably not even close.
___________________________
"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: jtwcornell91 (Moderator)
Date: March 23, 2009 08:46AM
Jim Hyla
Well, I'm officially going. Carpooling with Blair Bacher. Getting up early Sat. AM and driving through.
When are you planning to drive back?
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: jtwcornell91 (Moderator)
Date: March 23, 2009 08:47AM
nyc94
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is in Grand Rapids.
Tom Brokaw
Stunning news from Michigan today, as former President Gerald Ford was chopped into little bits by the propeller of a commuter plane.
Re: Grand Rapids ticket info
Posted by: Rita (---.hsd1.in.comcast.net)
Date: March 23, 2009 10:08AM
Cornell is getting 400 tickets.
They do not have a lot of info yet about price (they think ~ $65).
However, they did take my name, credit card info etc.
They do not have a lot of info yet about price (they think ~ $65).
However, they did take my name, credit card info etc.
Re: Grand Rapids ticket info
Posted by: jkahn (---.73.146.216.biz.sta.networkgci.net)
Date: March 23, 2009 11:21AM
Me too. All we need now is another 398 buyers. These regionals can be a lot of fun if we get a good contingent of hardcore Faithful there. Everyone, please join us.Rita
Cornell is getting 400 tickets.
They do not have a lot of info yet about price (they think ~ $65).
However, they did take my name, credit card info etc.
___________________________
Jeff Kahn '70 '72
Jeff Kahn '70 '72
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/23/2009 11:23AM by jkahn.
Re: Grand Rapids ticket info
Posted by: Rita (---.agry.purdue.edu)
Date: March 23, 2009 12:03PM
jkahnMe too. All we need now is another 398 buyers. These regionals can be a lot of fun if we get a good contingent of hardcore Faithful there. Everyone, please join us.Rita
Cornell is getting 400 tickets.
They do not have a lot of info yet about price (they think ~ $65).
However, they did take my name, credit card info etc.
Actually only another 395 Faithful ; I got tickets for 3 others that are going.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: mha (---.cit.cornell.edu)
Date: March 23, 2009 12:58PM
I'm tentatively going, and leaning toward driving from Ithaca. Just grabbed a hotel reservation for a room with two queen beds, which should allow for up to four of us if people are happy to share. Anyone need bed space?
Re: Grand Rapids ticket info
Posted by: judy (63.240.196.---)
Date: March 23, 2009 01:00PM
RitajkahnMe too. All we need now is another 398 buyers. These regionals can be a lot of fun if we get a good contingent of hardcore Faithful there. Everyone, please join us.Rita
Cornell is getting 400 tickets.
They do not have a lot of info yet about price (they think ~ $65).
However, they did take my name, credit card info etc.
Actually only another 395 Faithful ; I got tickets for 3 others that are going.
I would be one of those 3 so we still need to work on decreasing that number.
Me: confirmed for Grand Rapids. Just need to get my plane ticket.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: redhair34 (64.206.92.---)
Date: March 23, 2009 01:11PM
I'll be there with my dad.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: las224 (---.c3-0.80w-ubr10.nyr-80w.ny.cable.rcn.com)
Date: March 23, 2009 03:12PM
I may try for Ship of Fools this time. I had to leave early last Friday (had a friend coming into town and needed to pick her up from Penn Station), and also came late, resulting in a very un-Faithful appearance. However, this time I'll know to get there early to get a table and make some friends!
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: audreybb (141.211.72.---)
Date: March 23, 2009 03:48PM
I'll be driving from Ann Arbor also, and I'm happy to give a ride.
Also- anyone in Grand Rapids know of a good bar where we could congregate pre/post-game?
Also- anyone in Grand Rapids know of a good bar where we could congregate pre/post-game?
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: mha (---.cit.cornell.edu)
Date: March 23, 2009 03:56PM
I'll ask around, but I'm betting the Black Rose or Bull's Head Tavern will be good options. The bar in the J.W. Marriott will also be convenient, but might be pricey.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: redhair34 (64.206.92.---)
Date: March 23, 2009 03:59PM
mha
I'll ask around, but I'm betting the Black Rose or Bull's Head Tavern will be good options. The bar in the J.W. Marriott will also be convenient, but might be pricey.
Along those lines, I'd appreciate any restaurant/bar or time-killing recommendations from folks who are familiar with the area.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Beeeej (Moderator)
Date: March 23, 2009 04:01PM
redhair34mha
I'll ask around, but I'm betting the Black Rose or Bull's Head Tavern will be good options. The bar in the J.W. Marriott will also be convenient, but might be pricey.
Along those lines, I'd appreciate any restaurant/bar or time-killing recommendations from folks who are familiar with the area.
Well, the Ponderosa around the corner from the Motel 6 was great twelve years ago.
___________________________
Beeeej, Esq.
"Cornell isn't an organization. It's a loose affiliation of independent fiefdoms united by a common hockey team."
- Steve Worona
Beeeej, Esq.
"Cornell isn't an organization. It's a loose affiliation of independent fiefdoms united by a common hockey team."
- Steve Worona
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Jim Hyla (---.nys.biz.rr.com)
Date: March 23, 2009 04:11PM
Leave early Monday.jtwcornell91Jim Hyla
Well, I'm officially going. Carpooling with Blair Bacher. Getting up early Sat. AM and driving through.
When are you planning to drive back?
___________________________
"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Tom Pasniewski 98 (---.bos.east.verizon.net)
Date: March 23, 2009 05:50PM
Jim HylaWell I hope you're right, because late last night Ticketmaster shut down selling series tickets. Single session tickets on sale Wed. Here's hoping for CU ticket office.Tom Pasniewski 98
I'll be there via some combination of cities. Grand Rapids was fun in '97 with the pep band and we were not downtown so actually seeing the city would be swell.
Notre Dame's rink is small - smaller than Harvard's - so they naturally have been selling it out. Their winter break tournament in suburban Chicago (about the same distance as it is to Grand Rapids) drew mostly Notre Dame fans with the other schools at quite a distance. There isn't much to go on for Northeastern drawing fans in the NCAA's.
I like the draw. Notre Dame (3-4-0), Northeastern (3-5-3), Cornell (3-5-0) and Bemidji (0-6-0) all have losing records this year against teams in the tournament. I expect mostly Notre Dame and Cornell fans as the two closer schools to GR, with almost no risk of a sellout and probably not even close.
Just got an e-mail from the Verizon Wireless arena in Manchester that tickets are still available even with BU and UNH plus the Sioux playing there Looks like those who want tickets in GR can have them through the Cornell ticket office. Maybe after 16 NCAA appearances and 7 Frozen Four appearances, UNH fans have realized what their name really stands for and given up hope.
Re: Grand Rapids ticket info
Posted by: Tom Pasniewski 98 (---.bos.east.verizon.net)
Date: March 24, 2009 12:34PM
judyRitajkahnMe too. All we need now is another 398 buyers. These regionals can be a lot of fun if we get a good contingent of hardcore Faithful there. Everyone, please join us.Rita
Cornell is getting 400 tickets.
They do not have a lot of info yet about price (they think ~ $65).
However, they did take my name, credit card info etc.
Actually only another 395 Faithful ; I got tickets for 3 others that are going.
I would be one of those 3 so we still need to work on decreasing that number.
Me: confirmed for Grand Rapids. Just need to get my plane ticket.
That number has dramatically dropped to 194 or lower thanks to me, oh and the 200 tickets Cornell never asked before because they knew they couldn't sell them. According to the ticket office, sales are slow and they won't even sell the 200. I'll be at the Amway, which looks like the other hotel connected to the arena arriving Friday evening leaving Monday morning. It appears to be just a slight step up from the Motel 6 in '97.
Re: Grand Rapids ticket info
Posted by: audreybb (141.211.72.---)
Date: March 24, 2009 01:24PM
The number to buy from Cornell Ticket Office is 607-255-4247, between 9Am and 4PM.
And if you buy tickets from somewhere else- Cornell is based in section 109.
And if you buy tickets from somewhere else- Cornell is based in section 109.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/25/2009 11:12AM by audreybb.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: jkahn (---.73.146.216.biz.sta.networkgci.net)
Date: March 25, 2009 12:34PM
This is from the Northeastern University site:
The price for all that is $175. I haven't seen much here about Cornell students going. I hope we are not outnumbered but fear we might be.
The Northeastern Athletics Department has arranged for a student travel package that includes round-trip bus transportation, a two-night hotel stay (double occupancy) and one ticket for all three regional games. Buses will depart from Forsyth Street at 7 a.m. on Friday, March 27, and return depending on the outcome of Northeastern's games.
___________________________
Jeff Kahn '70 '72
Jeff Kahn '70 '72
Ticket office idiocy
Posted by: ebilmes (---.redrover.cornell.edu)
Date: March 25, 2009 12:36PM
I stopped by the Cornell ticket office yesterday morning to purchase tickets for the regional, and I was told that instead of buying their all-session pass for $65 I should purchase a student pass for $30. Well, fine. They gave me the number of the arena's box office manager and told me to call him.
After trying to reach him seven times, I finally got through this afternoon, and he told me that they were no longer selling student tickets. Or all-session passes. Instead, I'll have to pay for two full-price single-session passes. I understand that they're not expecting a lot of students to make the trip, but surely they could be a little more accommodating.
After trying to reach him seven times, I finally got through this afternoon, and he told me that they were no longer selling student tickets. Or all-session passes. Instead, I'll have to pay for two full-price single-session passes. I understand that they're not expecting a lot of students to make the trip, but surely they could be a little more accommodating.
Re: Ticket office idiocy
Posted by: jkahn (---.73.146.216.biz.sta.networkgci.net)
Date: March 25, 2009 12:41PM
If you're planning to stay regardless of Saturday's outcome, just buy a Saturday ticket and if we lose you can have mine for Sunday (or if we win I'm sure you can buy one from a Northeastern fan).ebilmes
I stopped by the Cornell ticket office yesterday morning to purchase tickets for the regional, and I was told that instead of buying their all-session pass for $65 I should purchase a student pass for $30. Well, fine. They gave me the number of the arena's box office manager and told me to call him.
After trying to reach him seven times, I finally got through this afternoon, and he told me that they were no longer selling student tickets. Or all-session passes. Instead, I'll have to pay for two full-price single-session passes. I understand that they're not expecting a lot of students to make the trip, but surely they could be a little more accommodating.
___________________________
Jeff Kahn '70 '72
Jeff Kahn '70 '72
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: mnagowski (12.19.225.---)
Date: March 25, 2009 01:05PM
This is from the Northeastern University site:
Imagine that! An Athletics department that actually cares about its students.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: audreybb (67.194.211.---)
Date: March 25, 2009 01:29PM
Founder's Brewery is half a mile from the arena...
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Tom Pasniewski 98 (---.bos.east.verizon.net)
Date: March 25, 2009 03:43PM
Their departure point is only a mile away from me. Not a bad deal but that's one long bus ride and I guess they're presuming they will get in by Friday night - not a guarantee with two border crossings. Also, sounds like you would have to spend Sunday night on the bus should things not go our way. May their bus break down, get stuck in Canada or otherwise not make it and MAY CORNELL WAKE UP AND DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS SOMEDAY. People would pay a bit extra $$ for this convenient campus to rink service. I'd have to think that NU is even taking a loss on this even with student ticket rates and double occupancy. That would also mean NU thought to buy student tickets and CU didn't.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: ebilmes (---.nys.biz.rr.com)
Date: March 25, 2009 04:43PM
In which section are the Cornell seats?
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: RichH (---.att-inc.com)
Date: March 26, 2009 06:47PM
Jordan 04
An option for those considering it from NYC: round trip flights early AM Sat into Chicago, and early Mon am out of Chicago are currently $160.
Hartford to Chicago: $139 R/T which is ridiculous.
Normally I dislike Roll Call threads for all but the big games + long trips, and this is both. After much hemming/hawing, I'm in +1 (I guess that's how the kids say it). Got the lastminute flight+car deal...they even let the tickets be from 2 departure cities, which was somehow both cheaper and more flexible.
Too bad we have the early game...all my options into GRR were to arrive at 3:41 pm, which is shaving it too close. So a Blues Bros. style drive from Chicago to Grand Rapids it is, then. People doing the same need to remember that GR is an hour ahead of Chicago time.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/26/2009 06:49PM by RichH.
Grand Rapids - Elynah Pre-Game
Posted by: jkahn (---.pools.spcsdns.net)
Date: March 26, 2009 11:34PM
ELynah pre-game:
GP Sports in the Amway Grand Hotel (adjacent to Van Andel) has 40 TV's. Sounds like a convenient spot to get together and watch No. Dak. - UNH which starts at 2.
GP Sports in the Amway Grand Hotel (adjacent to Van Andel) has 40 TV's. Sounds like a convenient spot to get together and watch No. Dak. - UNH which starts at 2.
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Jeff Kahn '70 '72
Jeff Kahn '70 '72
Re: Grand Rapids - Elynah Pre-Game
Posted by: Jim Hyla (---.twcny.res.rr.com)
Date: March 27, 2009 12:02AM
Sounds good to me; now all I have to do is get there on time and still be awake from the trip from Syracuse.Probably not too much of this.jkahn
ELynah pre-game:
GP Sports in the Amway Grand Hotel (adjacent to Van Andel) has 40 TV's. Sounds like a convenient spot to get together and watch No. Dak. - UNH which starts at 2.
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"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
Schafer predicts "no atmosphere"
Posted by: ebilmes (208.105.239.---)
Date: March 27, 2009 08:23AM
Mike Schafer
I think the biggest thing, in my experience, is that the crowds are usually empty. There is no atmosphere. ... For our situation, Northeastern and Cornell, there will be nobody in the stands. You have to be prepared for that and create your own excitement.”
[cornellsun.com]
Re: Schafer predicts "no atmosphere"
Posted by: Jim Hyla (---.arthritishealthdoctors.com)
Date: March 27, 2009 08:36AM
So those of us going better be ready to make a lot of noise. We can make atmosphere, as long as the band is there. Any signs anybody? Hopefully candy coming.ebilmesMike Schafer
I think the biggest thing, in my experience, is that the crowds are usually empty. There is no atmosphere. ... For our situation, Northeastern and Cornell, there will be nobody in the stands. You have to be prepared for that and create your own excitement.”
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"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
Re: Schafer predicts "no atmosphere"
Posted by: judy (63.240.196.---)
Date: March 27, 2009 09:22AM
How about cough drops instead? Must remember to go buy a large bag tonight.
Re: Will Call Window
Posted by: Rita (---.hsd1.in.comcast.net)
Date: March 27, 2009 11:47AM
FYI, the "Will Call" window at Van Andel opens on Saturday at 10 am.
Get your tickets in advance, meet Jeff and others for pre-game beverages and cough drops.
Get your tickets in advance, meet Jeff and others for pre-game beverages and cough drops.
Re: Schafer predicts "no atmosphere"
Posted by: Rita (---.hsd1.in.comcast.net)
Date: March 27, 2009 10:40PM
ebilmesMike Schafer
I think the biggest thing, in my experience, is that the crowds are usually empty. There is no atmosphere. ... For our situation, Northeastern and Cornell, there will be nobody in the stands. You have to be prepared for that and create your own excitement.”
[cornellsun.com]
Well, maybe if the NC$$ would run a promotion like this there would be a few more bodies in the stands.
However, my dog Abby would not do much to contribute to the cheering unless it was a game between rabbits and squirrels.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: judy (---.washdc.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 27, 2009 11:15PM
I've got a bag of 80 cough drops!
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Rita (---.hsd1.in.comcast.net)
Date: March 27, 2009 11:17PM
judy
I've got a bag of 80 cough drops!
+48 here
Re: Schafer predicts "no atmosphere"
Posted by: Rita (---.dsl.klmzmi.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 29, 2009 12:34AM
TrotskyRita
Well, maybe if the NC$$ would run a promotion like this there would be a few more bodies in the stands.
There are so many ways that could go wrong.
In some people's opinion, so many things have gone "wrong" in this tournament, so how could it be worse. And Abby-Bâby still would not have anything to add in a game between Big Red and Beavers.
Re: Schafer predicts "no atmosphere"
Posted by: judy (---.dsl.klmzmi.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 29, 2009 12:51AM
RitaTrotskyRita
Well, maybe if the NC$$ would run a promotion like this there would be a few more bodies in the stands.
There are so many ways that could go wrong.
In some people's opinion, so many things have gone "wrong" in this tournament, so how could it be worse. And Abby-Bâby still would not have anything to add in a game between Big Red and Beavers.
Does she like to chase small animals? How about small animals like beavers. Think she might want to take a bite out of them first before we get to them?
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: jkahn (---.pools.spcsdns.net)
Date: March 29, 2009 09:49AM
Anyone awake for breakfast? PM or just post here with details.
Edit at 11:35 - nevermind, Jim H. and I just had breakfast at Big Boy.
Edit at 11:35 - nevermind, Jim H. and I just had breakfast at Big Boy.
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Jeff Kahn '70 '72
Jeff Kahn '70 '72
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/29/2009 11:35AM by jkahn.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: judy (63.240.196.---)
Date: March 29, 2009 01:19PM
Ottawa Tavern. 5ish to pregame and catch the BU/UNH game- 5:30 start
Corner of Ottawa and Pearl.
I called ahead to make sure it's not a problem. They're expecting us between 5 and 5:30. The lady did take my name down.
Open to all ages until 9pm.
Menu: [www.allmenus.com]
Corner of Ottawa and Pearl.
I called ahead to make sure it's not a problem. They're expecting us between 5 and 5:30. The lady did take my name down.
Open to all ages until 9pm.
Menu: [www.allmenus.com]
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/29/2009 01:53PM by judy.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Rita (---.hsd1.in.comcast.net)
Date: March 30, 2009 03:12PM
Kristi, Tyner, Abby and I made it back safely to Lafayette. It was great seeing people I met at Denver & previous Cornell games and meeting new members of the Lynah Faithful (and friends).
I hope everyone else (in particular Jacob '06 and Tonya!!!) got home safely.
It was a great weekend of hockey and although the Big Red came up a bit short and without that ticket to DC, they skated hard and played well. I was so impressed with Blake Gallagher's grittiness (which I think tops Chris Abbott in '06) and Evan Barlow's heart these past few weekends.
I hope everyone else (in particular Jacob '06 and Tonya!!!) got home safely.
It was a great weekend of hockey and although the Big Red came up a bit short and without that ticket to DC, they skated hard and played well. I was so impressed with Blake Gallagher's grittiness (which I think tops Chris Abbott in '06) and Evan Barlow's heart these past few weekends.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: judy (---.washdc.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 30, 2009 03:54PM
Home and in one piece. My throat hurts a lot though and I'm really hoping that it was from the cheering and because I somehow came down with a cold.
Re: Grand Rapids Roll Call
Posted by: Trotsky (---.raytheon.com)
Date: March 30, 2009 05:44PM
judy
Home and in one piece. My throat hurts a lot though and I'm really hoping that it was from the cheering and because I somehow came down with a cold.
It's from cheering. You should watch the crowd cutaway after the Ross goal.
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