Frozen Four

Jim Hyla · March 02, 2003, 01:05:21 PM

I just got my tickets. Anybody else? I'm in sec. 303 row 13. Looks like high in the corner. I thought I'd post the schedule of activities for those who might like.


Wed. 4/9 10:45-3:30 Team Practices (Free)
Thurs. 4/10 Noon SF#1
Thurs. 4/10 6 PM  SF#2
Fri.  4/11 12:15-2:30  Team Practices (Free)
Fri.  4/11 1:00-1:45 USHCO Town Hall Meeting (Free)
Fri.  4/11 2:00-2:30  Humanitarian Award Presentation (Free)
Fri.  4/11 2:30-3:00  Hobey Baker Award Presentation (Free)
Sat. 4/12 7:00 PM Championship Game

I don't know what they do with conflicts between practices and awards?

Beeeej · March 02, 2003, 01:34:10 PM

Section 300, row 7.

Beeeej

Jim Hyla · March 02, 2003, 02:59:09 PM

I don't know if I can throw Snickers that far and still hit you.:-D

cquinn · March 02, 2003, 05:12:05 PM

Section 316, Row 8.

HeafDog · March 02, 2003, 08:48:58 PM

Whoa, whoa, WHOA. How did you guys get tickets?!? ::twitch::

Beeeej · March 02, 2003, 10:22:24 PM

Step 1: Buy tickets in 1999 for a moderately-attended Anaheim Frozen Four.
Step 2: Using your continuously increasing priority from having bought those tickets, continue buying through the lottery every year whether you're actually going to attend or not.

If you need help with the time travel part of step 1, let me know.

Beeeej

Denison 71 · March 03, 2003, 04:47:18 PM

From someone who sounds experienced, are there scalpers at the game from whom you can purchase the tickets?

CowbellGuy · March 03, 2003, 04:54:47 PM

There will certainly be a flurry of tickets changing hands through places like the USCHO Ticket exchange and eBay as FF time approaches and teams get knocked out. The timing will be a bit precarious, but there will be tickets.

Beeeej · March 03, 2003, 05:20:46 PM

As Age said, eBay has been a very reliable source of reasonably priced tickets if you're willing to look hard for the best deal. I sold my tickets for the 2001 Albany FF on eBay when an injury prevented me from going, and I made a small profit, but all things considered I'd have rather been there.

In my experience the few times I've actually attended the FF, the availability of tickets in the vicinity of the arena is not high - especially for the final. Though there were certainly thousands of Minnesota fans trying to sell their tickets for the Maine-UNH semi last year in St. Paul. :-D

Beeeej

jkahn · March 03, 2003, 05:39:07 PM

Do the allotments given to the schools include both semi-final games? If that's the case, it would help provide some possible sellers to the other game; although, unlike Minnesota fans who could just go home or back to campus last year, most visiting fans in Buffalo will choose to attend the other game.

Lenny 01 · March 03, 2003, 06:01:44 PM

I think someone mentioned this before, but what is the process for Cornell selling tickets?
I almost positive they will sell some tickets to students. Anyone know how many?
but, let's win the ECAC first...

cquinn · March 03, 2003, 09:21:02 PM

I wouldn't count on getting tickets from Cornell. After player comps, tickets for Cornell VIPs and a block for the band, there might not be any left. Keep an eye on the USCHO message board and see if you can pick some up for a reasonable price. You can always sell them again later if need be.

Beeeej · March 03, 2003, 11:04:03 PM

As far as I know, tickets for the Frozen Four are officially sold only as a three-game package if you buy them from the NCAA, the arena, or a participating school. I believe you can only buy single-game tickets from individuals.

Beeeej

am243 · March 04, 2003, 02:00:15 AM

How much is the face value of each ticket for the Frozen Four? How much should I expect to spend on a ticket?

cquinn · March 04, 2003, 06:57:06 AM

Face value of each ticket is $40. You'll have to check USCHO or ebay to find out what the scalpers are asking.