Confirmed with Link: Leafs to play Home Opener (01/21/13 vs. Buffalo) for FREEEEEEE ($0.00)

[blue82]

Why will it be different than any other game?

the same reason the leaf fans are louder in buffalo, a higher percentage of real fans at the game makes a difference

 

[Canucks LB]

beyond incredible, just wow.

 

[ACC1224]

the same reason the leaf fans are louder in buffalo, a higher percentage of real fans at the game makes a difference

It's the same fans.

Curious, what's a real fan?

 

[Eb]

Why will it be different than any other game?

Because it's the home opener with it being the first game since the end of the lockout.

And many more "diehard" leaf fans who go out of their way to get tickets will be there as per normal.

 

[blue82]

im missing school to spend a day downtown tomm LMAOO

bring all the leaf gear u can possibly find

 

[ACC1224]

Because it's the home opener with it being the first game since the end of the lockout.

And many more "diehard" leaf fans who go out of their way to get tickets will be there as per normal.

So like any other Home Opener.

 

[Confucius]

Hope that STH is honourable, and may help you out with savings for that game. I'd follow up with them and see what they can do for you.

Since they're free the STH may want them back

 

[Eb]

So like any other Home Opener.

Yes. You were the one who took my comment out of context.

But it may be more amped up in there, like I said, it being the first game since a few months under a year. And the extra 1000 "diehard" leaf fans that were able to go out of their away and grab tickets.

 

[blue82]

It's the same fans.

Curious, what's a real fan?

a real fan is someone who tries to boost their teams spirits at the games because they care so much

trust me, it will be loud as ****..bring a decibal meter and compare

 

[blue82]

i love google

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=243557&lid=sublink03&lpos=headlines_nhl

"Getting more young kids in the building always adds to the excitement (and) just makes it noisier," said Tom Anselmi, MLSE's executive vice-president and chief operating officer. "That's what kids are about.

 

[Confucius]

Yes. You were the one who took my comment out of context.

But it may be more amped up in there, like I said, it being the first game since a few months under a year. And the extra 1000 "diehard" leaf fans that were able to go out of their away and grab tickets.

It's getting old, how many fans do you think are there every game like buddy up above who purchased them off a STH? I'd say he was pretty diehard, as is anybody that goes down.

 

[ACC1224]

Yes. You were the one who took my comment out of context.

But it may be more amped up in there, like I said, it being the first game since a few months under a year. And the extra 1000 "diehard" leaf fans that were able to go out of their away and grab tickets.

There is no way of knowing who the 1000 tickets will go to.

IMO, the "diehards" are the ones who pay for tickets. These 1000 tickets would be available for every game, just these aren't being sold.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

Decent. But it really doesn't benefit about 98% of leaf fans..

 

[ACC1224]

a real fan is someone who tries to boost their teams spirits at the games because they care so much

trust me, it will be loud as ****..bring a decibal meter and compare

I agree it will be loud just not for the reasons you do.

 

[Eb]

There is no way of knowing who the 1000 tickets will go to.

IMO, the "diehards" are the ones who pay for tickets. These 1000 tickets would be available for every game, just these aren't being sold.

Read how the MLSE is giving these tickets out. Not just any average Joe can get them.

So you are also saying that all the "diehards" make a hefty income too then.

 

[Moncherry]

How does one acquire tickets?

 

[TootooTrain]

Decent. But it really doesn't benefit about 98% of leaf fans..

Short of simply opening up the doors to whoever shows up for free, I think it's pretty damn good.

How does one acquire tickets?

Well first you have to read the news article.

http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=650841

Date Event

January 18 – 25 - Leafs Mobile Fanzone in the Community – over 7,000 giveaway items including Leafs and Marlies tickets, sweaters, gloves, pucks and hats

- Leafs Nation Rink Dedications – three rinks previously refurbished by the MLSE Team Up Foundation will receive special Toronto Maple Leafs makeovers including full rink boards treatment, graphic murals, zamboni wrap, player and alumni appearances and giveaways

January 18 – 21 - The Blue and White Crew will be distributing opening night tickets to fans proudly wearing their Leafs gear in and around the city

January 21 - Nathan Phillips Square rink activation – free skate rentals, ticket giveaways, Leafs alumni and Marlies appearances and a special Leafs treatment for the rink

January 21

(Home Opener) - Alumni greeting fans and making suite visits

- Free scarf giveaway upon entrance

- Free Coke fountain drinks all game

- ‘Tonight It’s On Us’ – E11even, RSA, RSBG, Air Canada Club, Platinum Club, Hot Stove tabs for randomly selected customers

- 100 Leafs sweaters being given away

 

[Pi]

Decent. But it really doesn't benefit about 98% of leaf fans..

How does giving free meal combos at NHL arenas (the most popular promotion) help 98% of the fans in other cities?

At least this is better.

 

[Jumptheshark]

1000 free tickets!!!!!

 

[ACC1224]

Read how the MLSE is giving these tickets out. Not just any average Joe can get them.

So you are also saying that all the "diehards" make a hefty income too then.

I have no idea how they are giving them out, hopefully they go to rabid fans.
Edit - Just saw your other post, that's great. I guess I get a free game, possibly a scarf. I'll take it.

Not sure I understand what you're saying. There are always Game Day tickets available, they just aren't charging for these.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

How does giving free meal combos at NHL arenas (the most popular promotion) help 98% of the fans in other cities?

At least this is better.

There are many things they could do to help fans in other cities , one of these things is putting 50% off on team appraisal , which some teams are doing.

 

[blue82]

for leafs last minute club

Our game is back and tickets to Opening Night are FREE!

We were able to secure tickets exclusively for members of the Leafs Last Minute Club and we have already entered your name into a draw for a chance to win*.

Winners will be selected and notified by email on Friday, January 18th with details on how to claim their tickets to see the blue and white on Monday, January 21st at Air Canada Centre.

Good luck & thanks for being a dedicated Leafs Last Minute Club member!

Your Toronto Maple Leafs

 

[Eb]

I have no idea how they are giving them out, hopefully they go to rabid fans.

Not sure I understand what you're saying. There are always Game Day tickets available, they just aren't charging for these.

That's why I told you to read how to get them, because I knew you weren't aware. They will go to the rabid fans more often than not which is why the arena may be a little more jumping come game day.

You said you thought the "diehards" are the ones who buy tickets to the games. If you are judging a fans status off how many games they go to, I said that you are also implying that all "diehards" make a nice salary each year.

 

[TML g u n n e R s*]

in the morning im going with couple friends we are just gonna chill around the ACC and check our twitter ever 30 seconds

 

[blue82]

I agree it will be loud just not for the reasons you do.

Why will it be different than any other game?

if you agree that its going to be loud then why even ask me for my reasoning behind it?