Sudbury Wolves 2023-24 Off-Season Thread (Part 1)

[howlman]

Forward lines I'm hoping to see Game 1 of playoffs, can roll all 4 lines.

Musty Dvorsky Konyen
Delic Villeneuve Goyette (love this line)
Giroux Pharand McCallum
Yearwood Walton Coughlan

Defense pairings, honestly not sure. Lots of playoff experience with McCoy, DeAngelis and Van Vliet should bode well, and Anania is built for the playoff grind. Collins needs to play big with a physical edge.

Vandy gets the call. Don't have to be Dahm like, but need timely saves at key moments. The deflating goals need to be eliminated. Please be the guy and run with it.

Playoffs are a whole new season, and we will soon find out what this team is. As I've been saying, playoffs will tell the tale, it truly will. No one will give two sh*ts about the regular season inconsistencies if this team finds playoff success (ala 2007)

 

[billoink]

Season ticket early brid renewal prices have been emailed out. It looks like an increase of 30-100$ across the board.

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, I'm comparing last years email to this year.

This years for anyone interested.

Tickets.com also shows even higher prices(for new season ticket holders I guess?)
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Looks like seniors is the biggest increase am I correct?

 

[djscooter]

Looks like seniors is the biggest increase am I correct?

Comparing last years email to this years, that seems to match up with what I'm seeing.

 

[billoink]

I just find less and less attention is being paid to season ticket holders of all ages. Something as simple as handing out bobble heads, none put aside for season ticket holders, people buying a game ticket standing in line with a family of 5 receiving 5 bobble heads. Paying 1.50 less for a playoff ticket than general public. Prizes handed out during the game majority are awarded to general public and you better be sitting on the end of an aisle. People buying the cheapest ticket then sitting in the preferred section, using those washrooms and concessions. Raising the price for redeemers on buddy tickets to 10 dollars and the ridiculous rule for redeeming an unused ticket before 24 hours of game time. I have brought my concerns to the Wolves office and they say they have taken note. I think it is in the best interest of those with concerns to call or visit the Wolves office.

 

[djscooter]

I just find less and less attention is being paid to season ticket holders of all ages. Something as simple as handing out bobble heads, none put aside for season ticket holders, people buying a game ticket standing in line with a family of 5 receiving 5 bobble heads. Paying 1.50 less for a playoff ticket than general public. Prizes handed out during the game majority are awarded to general public and you better be sitting on the end of an aisle. People buying the cheapest ticket then sitting in the preferred section, using those washrooms and concessions. Raising the price for redeemers on buddy tickets to 10 dollars and the ridiculous rule for redeeming an unused ticket before 24 hours of game time. I have brought my concerns to the Wolves office and they say they have taken note. I think it is in the best interest of those with concerns to call or visit the Wolves office.

Rather then giving bobbleheads to season ticket holders, they're now on sale at the Sudbury Wolves store for 25$. They really don't care about those who have been supporting them the longest.

 

[billoink]

Rather then giving bobbleheads to season ticket holders, they're now on sale at the Sudbury Wolves store for 25$. They really don't care about those who have been supporting them the longest.

Could you just imagine what they would have done if Dario had gotten his new rink?

 

[frontsfan67]

I just find less and less attention is being paid to season ticket holders of all ages. Something as simple as handing out bobble heads, none put aside for season ticket holders, people buying a game ticket standing in line with a family of 5 receiving 5 bobble heads. Paying 1.50 less for a playoff ticket than general public. Prizes handed out during the game majority are awarded to general public and you better be sitting on the end of an aisle. People buying the cheapest ticket then sitting in the preferred section, using those washrooms and concessions. Raising the price for redeemers on buddy tickets to 10 dollars and the ridiculous rule for redeeming an unused ticket before 24 hours of game time. I have brought my concerns to the Wolves office and they say they have taken note. I think it is in the best interest of those with concerns to call or visit the Wolves office.

The sad reality is they’ll never look into it with just 1 person voicing their complaints. Has to be many, many people for them to take it serious. At the end of the day it’s a business.

 

[AKADonovan]

Comparing last years email to this years, that seems to match up with what I'm seeing.

Early bird seniors price increase from this year to next
Club seats +13%
Preferred seats +10%
Endzone seats +25%
Plus HST, so out of pocket amount is actually higher.
So, those are the people getting screwed!!!
There used to be value in endzone seating.
That has almost disappeared.

First round playoff seats are also up 19% from last year.
And percentage increase will go up with each subsequent round.

 

[Wiserbud]

What subsequent round?

Sorry, could not resist!

 

[Wisdom]

I emailed them yesterday with a few complaints...no response as of yet.

 

[Wolf on a Wire]

Early bird seniors price increase from this year to next
Club seats +13%
Preferred seats +10%
Endzone seats +25%
Plus HST, so out of pocket amount is actually higher.
So, those are the people getting screwed!!!
There used to be value in endzone seating.
That has almost disappeared.

First round playoff seats are also up 19% from last year.
And percentage increase will go up with each subsequent round.

We live in inflationary times.

 

[AKADonovan]

We live in inflationary times.

We do, and I understand that, but why are the increases so disproportionate?
A 10% increase versus a 25% increase????

 

[djscooter]

We do, and I understand that, but why are the increases so disproportionate?
A 10% increase versus a 25% increase????

They assume they can get away with it. Only response folks like us can do is walk away or pay it.

 

[Wiserbud]

Maximizing revenue. Raise price 25%, if sales drop 25% then still breakeven. Will 25% of these subscribers leave? Likely not.

Pricing is probably comparable to other teams.

What's missing in the equation is the associated drop in concession sales... For myself, the cost of concessions and ticket price has curbed my in game spending. This will see me buy fewer tickets and spend less on concessions. Maybe thats what they want!!

 

[djscooter]

Maximizing revenue. Raise price 25%, if sales drop 25% then still breakeven. Will 25% of these subscribers leave? Likely not.

Pricing is probably comparable to other teams.

What's missing in the equation is the associated drop in concession sales... For myself, the cost of concessions and ticket price has curbed my in game spending. This will see me buy fewer tickets and spend less on concessions. Maybe thats what they want!!

Is the product comparable to other teams? The lack of success says no. This is my problem.

 

[Wolf on a Wire]

They assume they can get away with it. Only response folks like us can do is walk away or pay it.

Or complain prefusely.

 

[djscooter]

Or complain prefusely.

How does it feel to constantly lick the boot of everything the wolves do? Organization can do no wrong, no wonder it's be consistent mediocrity for so long.

What have the wolves given their loyal fans, outside of disappointed, and reduced season ticket perks every year while increasing the prices?

 

[billoink]

Can anyone venture a guess when we would start the playoffs on the road and when our two games at home would be played trying to fiqure in Easter

 

[AKADonovan]

Can anyone venture a guess when we would start the playoffs on the road and when our two games at home would be played trying to fiqure in Easter

I saw something that suggested Oshawa's first home game would be the 28th.
No idea if the Wolves would start on the road on the same day, but if they did, two away and the travel day would put home games on Easter Sunday and Monday.
Easter weekend will likely be affected in some way if you are planning a trip whether we start at home or on the road.
Sudbury Five play at home on the 30th.

 

[billoink]

thank you, I see last year we started on the road against the Petes on Thursday and Friday and back home Tuesday Wednesday. I think we will probably start in Brantford

 

[dirty12]

Can anyone venture a guess when we would start the playoffs on the road and when our two games at home would be played trying to fiqure in Easter

The wolves should get Friday, Sunday in round one. They probably get two weekdays without home ice.

 

[HockeyPops]

My best guess would be that Monday is off. Even when it's not Easter, teams rarely play a playoff game on a Monday.

 

[dirty12]

My best guess would be that Monday is off. Even when it's not Easter, teams rarely play a playoff game on a Monday.

depends on the team, the '67s seem to host a lot of holiday mondays

 

[Wolfman Jack]

Good morning 6th place.

WJ

 

[billoink]

Look where we were before the trade deadline and now.