Empty seats at Lynah

[617BigRed]

So if you watched on ESPN+ this weekend, sure you saw many empty seats, think due to just being first two games of the season, expected to lose these games, the new complex ticket plans, people just not being much into hockey anymore? Sad to see, but looks like may be a special season after all so hopefully will be packed for our home games going forward!

[upprdeck]

I think the reason they sold all the seats was the effort to sell packages, as season ticket sales were somewhat down.

STs are crazy expensive now and all the games are on TV for a cheap price.

just looking at upcoming games the Harvard/Dart weekend is pretty much sold out. Other than that is business as usual.

[BearLover]

How much do season tickets cost this year? They need to reduce the price. We discussed this topic on here like ten years ago and I think we concluded Cornell hockey games are more expensive on a per game basis than any other college hockey team's.

At the very least, they need to reduce the price of student tickets. Section A was empty this weekend. When I mentioned this in another thread, someone told me I was making it up.

[CAS]

Cornell reported that attendance was 4,316 for both games last weekend, which must be a sell out or close to it.  Obviously some ticket holders don't make it to the games.  Most season tickets cost less than $20/game.  Although I support lower ticket prices, I think Cornell hockey tix are a very good value.  I doubt Cornell tix are more expensive than at many other colleges.  Season tix at less than $20/game is the townie price - student tix prices are lower.

[BearLover]

Cornell reported that attendance was 4,316 for both games last weekend, which must be a sell out or close to it.  Obviously some ticket holders don't make it to the games.  Most season tickets cost less than $20/game.  Although I support lower ticket prices, I think Cornell hockey tix are a very good value.  I doubt Cornell tix are more expensive than at many other colleges.

I believe the conclusion on this forum was that Cornell season tickets were similarly priced to other schools', but Cornell plays fewer games, meaning Lynah tickets were more expensive on a per game basis than elsewhere. In any case, I completely agree tickets are a great value, but I'm a hopelessly addicted fan, like everyone else here. To a freshman who isn't a hockey fan, $250 or whatever season tickets cost these days is far too steep a price to be worth considering.

[Chris '03]

Cornell reported that attendance was 4,316 for both games last weekend, which must be a sell out or close to it.  Obviously some ticket holders don't make it to the games.  Most season tickets cost less than $20/game.  Although I support lower ticket prices, I think Cornell hockey tix are a very good value.  I doubt Cornell tix are more expensive than at many other colleges.  Season tix at less than $20/game is the townie price - student tix prices are lower.

SRO at Yale Fri is eight bucks. Same thing at Harvard last year was 30 I think. It seems to be more varied than in the past.

I thought the crowd, even when it filled in, looked weak this weekend. I don't know the reason but I would guess that Duluth lacks name recognition among casual fans. And if people aren't conditioned to go to every game, it's an easy series to skip for Halloween festivities.

[BearLover]

If the games aren't selling out, Cornell needs to reduce ticket prices. Seems like whoever makes these decisions would rather maximize short term profits than create the best Lynah atmosphere. How many casual hockey fans would spend hundreds of dollars on season tickets? Most students could never afford that.

[Dunc]

How much do season tickets cost this year? They need to reduce the price. We discussed this topic on here like ten years ago and I think we concluded Cornell hockey games are more expensive on a per game basis than any other college hockey team's.

At the very least, they need to reduce the price of student tickets. Section A was empty this weekend. When I mentioned this in another thread, someone told me I was making it up.

You were not making it up in regards to Friday's game, (There was a max of 10 people other than the band in section A and they were all sitting down)

However, Saturday's Section A attendance was much more promising looking to be almost 50% full with much more energy and with people standing

(Source: I'm in section B near the AB Aisle)

[andyw2100]

You were not making it up in regards to Friday's game, (There was a max of 10 people other than the band in section A and they were all sitting down)

And the two service dogs. Don't forget the service dogs.

Was anyone else worried for the dogs' welfare, being so close to the band? I googled it, and anything above 85 decibels can damage a dog's hearing. In Section M the band was regularly at 87- 89 decibels pregame, according to an app on my phone. I have to think in Section A they would be significantly louder.

I was pleased to see the service dogs were not in A Saturday night, though there was a different service dog in C.

[upprdeck]

Townies fill the bldg but student drive the building.. the biggest difference over the last 25 years is that the kids have declined in interest.

Season tickers were in the range of $350.  $20 a ticket is more than a movie ticket.

The big deal is demand is down so other than Harvard you can pick and choose to spend the $20 when you want and not worry about seeing any other game. 30 yrs ago when it was sold out if you couldnt get season tickets you had a hard time getting in the building

Now you have easy re-sale tickets to buy with less demand

I had 4 seasons then 2 and I couldnt give them away any more, no one wanted them when i couldnt attend.

[BearLover]

$350, can that really be true? That is $27/game. Way too expensive for a college hockey game. The money doesn't even go to the hockey team.

[upprdeck]

15 games at $20 is $300..  but the Harvard game was more than $20. it also includes the playoff games which is controlled by ECAC pricing.

[CAS]

Season tix also include the 2 exhibition games (&
a Cornell cap this year).  With ECAC playoff tix, that's 17 or 18 home games.  The best reason
though to buy season tix is that it supports Cornell Big Red hockey.

[BearLover]

Season tix also include the 2 exhibition games (&
a Cornell cap this year).  With ECAC playoff tix, that's 17 or 18 home games.  The best reason
though to buy season tix is that it supports Cornell Big Red hockey.

I thought the money goes to the athletic department, not directly to the hockey team. If it went directly to the hockey team I'd at least feel the justification for maximizing profits made sense.

I, someone who regularly posts on a Cornell Hockey forum, would certainly pay more than $300 for season tickets. That is not the point of this conversation, though—the point is what an average person would be willing to pay. Lynah has plenty of empty seats, and those need to be filled. Most glaringly, student attendance is weak and has been for years at this point. Cornell needs to reduce the price of season tickets, specifically student tickets.

Who is in charge of this stuff?

[upprdeck]

this was the announcement back in April

Premium Seating: $469
Premium Seating includes reserved seats in the balcony area, with access to alcoholic beverage purchases at games.
Tier One: $399
Tier One seating includes Section M, all seats located in the top row of Sections L and N, and Balcony Standing Room. Tier One tickets located in the Balcony Standing Room area also include access to alcoholic beverage purchases at games.
Tier Two: $359
Tier Two seating includes rows 1-13 in Sections L and N, and all seats located in the top row and on the glass of Sections G, H, J, K and O.
Tier Three: $329
Tier Three seating includes all remaining seats (rows 2-13) in Sections G, H, J, K and O, and all of Section F (a general admission section).

No idea how much student prices were.

I saw Penn state was about $175 for students

Since the cornell announced a sell out basically maybe the students bought the tickets but dont always show up?