The All-Star Weekend Thread: January 22-25, 2015 (questions, info, meetups, etc here)

[Double-Shift Lasse]

What is the event Thursday?

NHL Fan Fair at Convention Center opens Thursday night for STH.

 

[ca5150]

NHL Fan Fair at Convention Center opens Thursday night for STH.

Oh ok, I wish they would announce times and days for any of the players appearing

 

[MAHJ71]

Oh ok, I wish they would announce times and days for any of the players appearing

Yeah, a bit disappointed with the lack of communication on what will be happening at the fan fair ... hard to plan for.

Skated on the outdoor rink yesterday.. good time.

 

[ca5150]

Yeah, a bit disappointed with the lack of communication on what will be happening at the fan fair ... hard to plan for.

Skated on the outdoor rink yesterday.. good time.

I am too, I wanted to be able to get a couple of 8x10's made of whoever is signing.

How was the ice? I'm planning on going a few times this week. Did you have to get there really early to get a ticket? they said on fsoh that it was selling out.

 

[Fro]

I am too, I wanted to be able to get a couple of 8x10's made of whoever is signing.

How was the ice? I'm planning on going a few times this week. Did you have to get there really early to get a ticket? they said on fsoh that it was selling out.

they usually don't let you bring stuff to get signed...they have stuff there as I understand...so i wouldn't get my hopes up

 

[SuperGenius]

Believe me, the CBJ are as frustrated as anyone with the lack of details. Remember, this is the NHL's show. They're essentially taking over everything, the arena, the store, everything...

New site with everything: All Star Hub

 

[Robert]

I went down to the One Million Dollar out doors rink on Friday (1-16-15) with my Columbus family (my son, his wife and kids).... I want to report it was awesome!

I will be at the skills competition on Saturday.... the tickets were costly but I'll be there if any of you want to yell at me...

 

[SuperGenius]

I went down to the One Million Dollar out doors rink on Friday (1-16-15) with my Columbus family (my son, his wife and kids).... I want to report it was awesome!

I will be at the skills competition on Saturday.... the tickets were costly but I'll be there if any of you want to yell at me...

I'll assume we can find you at the beer tent?

Glad you had a good time. Haven't made it to the rink yet. Hope to this week as festivities ramp up.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Is there set times the rink is open? Looking to head down soon

 

[SuperGenius]

Rink schedule:

http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=103124

 

[Robert]

I'll assume we can find you at the beer tent?

Glad you had a good time. Haven't made it to the rink yet. Hope to this week as festivities ramp up.

Nah.... the Bourbon tent...

Me, US Grant and Sam Clemens.....raw deal every time..

I'll be in the lower bowl end zone (not sure which end) for the Saturday skills competition with a red shirt and bulls eye.... arrows for sale in the Foundation Club...

That said, get down to the rink this week before the crowds hit... it's awesome!!!

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Tweet feature doesn't seem to be working for me for some reason.

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UPDATE: #NHLAllStar jersey customization will be available beginning Thursday at the Columbus Convention Center. #CBJ

Except for the 6 captains and alternates, nobody knows which team which player will be on.

 

[1857 Howitzer]

 

[MAHJ71]

I am too, I wanted to be able to get a couple of 8x10's made of whoever is signing.

How was the ice? I'm planning on going a few times this week. Did you have to get there really early to get a ticket? they said on fsoh that it was selling out.

Not too bad, had a good time. We got there about 35 minutes before it sold out for the time slot. Lucky as I didn't know it would sell out...

 

[Derby]

I have 2 tickets for the Fan Fair STH preview Thursday night. Last minute work presentation scheduled for that night. I paid $20 for the pair and need to sell them. Asking what I paid, PM and we can exchange info for a PayPal friends transaction.

Edit: tickets claimed.

 

[jackets4life]

Anyone know how early they sell tickets for the outdoor rink? I want to go on Saturday before the skills but unsure of how early to go? What has everyone's experiences with this been so far?

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

First intermission of the radio broadcast is supposed to have some FanFair details.

I'll post what I hear here for those who can't listen.

EDIT: Not much that hadn't already been announced. Just a few particulars about interactive displays.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

First intermission of the radio broadcast is supposed to have some FanFair details.

I'll post what I hear here for those who can't listen.

EDIT: Not much that hadn't already been announced. Just a few particulars about interactive displays.

Only thing that hasn't been announced is who's going to be there from a personality/NHL alum/NHL player standpoint AFAIK.

 

[Bobcat110]

Only thing that hasn't been announced is who's going to be there from a personality/NHL alum/NHL player standpoint AFAIK.

I believe that's the concern. Some people would like to know times for the Q&A, Autograph and live XM broadcasts at Fan Fair so they can plan to attend and buy tickets for the session that has the most interest to them.

 

[osurh18]

I wanted to give everyone a heads up. A friend accidentally came across this information, shared it with me, and my (awful) ticket rep confirmed it. All children, even those under 3 yrs of age, must have a ticket for the skills comp and all star game. This is different from CBJ games where kids under 3 get in for free but must be sitting on the lap of one of the ticket holders. Sure would've been *'ing nice for them to tell me that before I bought tickets. That information was not on any of the emails or in any of the ordering details that was sent to everyone. They said they are working on sending that information out now, days away from the event. What *S

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I believe that's the concern. Some people would like to know times for the Q&A, Autograph and live XM broadcasts at Fan Fair so they can plan to attend and buy tickets for the session that has the most interest to them.

Right, I get that. I was sort of just jumping off from what I quoted.

 

[1857 Howitzer]

I wanted to give everyone a heads up. A friend accidentally came across this information, shared it with me, and my (awful) ticket rep confirmed it. All children, even those under 3 yrs of age, must have a ticket for the skills comp and all star game. This is different from CBJ games where kids under 3 get in for free but must be sitting on the lap of one of the ticket holders. Sure would've been *'ing nice for them to tell me that before I bought tickets. That information was not on any of the emails or in any of the ordering details that was sent to everyone. They said they are working on sending that information out now, days away from the event. What *S

That's all on the NHL. They have done a poor job communicating with the team and fans on all aspects of this event.

 

[Columbus Mike]

I picked up my tickets for the player draft on Friday, and it looks like seats are assigned, rather than general admission. I suppose a seating chart is out of the question in advance?

 

[jackets4life]

I picked up my tickets for the player draft on Friday, and it looks like seats are assigned, rather than general admission. I suppose a seating chart is out of the question in advance?

I won't be holding my breath.

 

[1857 Howitzer]

I picked up my tickets for the player draft on Friday, and it looks like seats are assigned, rather than general admission. I suppose a seating chart is out of the question in advance?

Yeah really doubt that will happen.

I'm in Sec 2 row J whatever that means.