Grand Rapids Roll Call

[Rita]

I'm definitely going (and Abby-Baby 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.

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

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.  ::banana::

[jkahn]

I'm going.

[Jim Hyla]

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.::woot:: They have reg rate $139. Hopefully I'll get to use it.

[dbilmes]

[quote Jim Hyla]I got senior rate $118 per night.::woot:: They have reg rate $139. Hopefully I'll get to use it.[/quote]
You're not old enough for the senior rate yet, are you? Not the way you toss that candy around!

[RedAndBlue'08]

I'm going.  If anyone in Ann Arbor wants to car pool let me know.

[ansky629]

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?

[ansky629]

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.

[Jim Hyla]

Well, I'm officially going. Carpooling with Blair Bacher. Getting up early Sat. AM and driving through.

[Annie]

Ned and I will be there! Got a cheap flight from Rochester--Cleveland-GR from Expedia. Staying at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown. LGR

[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?

[judy]

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.

[nyc94]

[quote judy]For anyone in the area, what's the "best" airport to fly into? Does Grand Rapids have a decent sized airport?[/quote]

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.

[Beeeej]

[quote 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?[/quote]

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.

[Trotsky]

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.