Food at Rogers (Question for season ticket holders)

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

The only reason Edmonton 's ticket prices appear to be around the NHL average is because of the Canadian/US exchange rate. In reality, Edmonton's ticket prices are approx. 6th highest in the league.

Player and coach salaries are paid in USD. You have to have a common denominator.

 

[blueandgoldguy]

Player and coach salaries are paid in USD. You have to have a common denominator.

Yes, but the people buying the tickets, whether they are businesses or individuals, are using their revenues or discretionary income which is in Canadian dollars to make these purchases. Converting the current Canadian currency into American currency distorts the average ticket price. Whether the Canadian dollar is .73/US or 1.05/US, Canadians are still paying the same price for the tickets in Canadian dollars. And the fact is, most Canadians are spending a greater portion of their discretionary income on NHL games than Americans.

Stating that people in Edmonton are paying middle-of-the-road prices to attend games is laughable and pretty deceiving. They are paying some of the highest prices in the league.

 

[Whyme]

I actually found a comparison of the prices. I don't know how accurate it is, but I found it quite interesting.

2022 NHL Fan Cost Index: Florida Panthers offer the best return on investment

With their success on the ice and relatively low prices, the Panthers look like a pretty good value according to the 2022 NHL Fan Cost Index

www.google.com

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Yes, but the people buying the tickets, whether they are businesses or individuals, are using their revenues or discretionary income which is in Canadian dollars to make these purchases. Converting the current Canadian currency into American currency distorts the average ticket price. Whether the Canadian dollar is .73/US or 1.05/US, Canadians are still paying the same price for the tickets in Canadian dollars. And the fact is, most Canadians are spending a greater portion of their discretionary income on NHL games than Americans.

Stating that people in Edmonton are paying middle-of-the-road prices to attend games is laughable and pretty deceiving. They are paying some of the highest prices in the league.

Americans pay far less taxes off income therefore they have much greater discretionary income if you want to go there but I get your point.

Anyway argue that point with the league not me, I am merely restating what was published, not arguing for or against it.