Joe Hallenback
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Its a shame that the Ice will have to play the WHL finals in that rink
OT: Winnipeg ICE sold - Moving to Wenatchee, Washington renamed Wenatchee Wild
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nobody imp0rtant
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Last year they will have to do that. By the time they next make the finals, they will be playing in a different arena. i.e. A different city.
It’s embarrassing. I know others don’t feel that way but it really is. They’ll likely be gone in 2 years anyways
jetsmooseice
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What is the big deal about the rink. Honestly. Unless you're Ron Robison, who cares? I'd watch them play at Maginot Arena for all the difference it makes.
It's the WHL, it's junior hockey, it's not supposed to be glamorous. Have you seen some of the rinks around the league? SC and PA, which don't even have the excuse of being temporary, are barely one rung above Wayne Fleming.
It's the WHL, it's junior hockey, it's not supposed to be glamorous. Have you seen some of the rinks around the league? SC and PA, which don't even have the excuse of being temporary, are barely one rung above Wayne Fleming.
Probably because it eats into the Moose market since they are both cheaper options relative to Jets?
jetsmooseice
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If true, that's petty of TNSE. Even if the ICE managed to get a new rink built their business would still be a rounding error by True North standards.
Yeah, honestly I figured it made a lot of sense for Winnipeg to have a WHL team. But maybe TNSE knows something we don’t.
I think there is fear of a new venue competing with the Moose and also with smaller events like Cirque that attract crowds of 3-4 thousand. TN also runs the Burton Cummings Theatre (1600 capacity).
Moving these events out of downtown isn't too significant, but it isn't insignificant. Hargrave Street Market and other investments depend on people coming downtown.
I'm going to my first ICE game on Friday. I'm pumped.
jetsmooseice
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Too bad, I was hoping for an ICE bye into the Mem Cup, although it will certainly make for a much more dramatic WHL championship final.
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I'm talking about even before the Jets returned (2004-11). TNSE was dead set against a WHL team at the MTS Centre.
I think our boy Brad and Guenther will have a really dominant series against the ICE.
A player like Geekie will be an X Factor. He can’t disappear in the series if the ice expect to win.
A player like Geekie will be an X Factor. He can’t disappear in the series if the ice expect to win.
jetsmooseice
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Good observation. His playoffs have been kind of OK, but he really rose to the challenge in the MJ series. That's what the ICE will need from him vs. Seattle if that's indeed how it shakes out. If Geekie can be at his best against Seattle then that will be a huge difference maker.
RetroWinnipeg
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Kamloops going to game 6 (at home) vs Seattle. The dream is still alive!
Well better late then never lmfaoooo
RetroWinnipeg
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They're going downtown!
Winnipeg Ice to play WHL Championship Series at Canada Life Centre
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Winnipeg Ice to play WHL Championship Series at Canada Life Centre
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Hopefully they can convince more than 1500 people to go. I feel terrible for the poor ticket reps who are gonna have to work overtime.
But that’s awesome for the kids. Gonna feel like a million bucks playing there. Would be cool if they could get the logo at centre ice but that might be too much to ask.
But that’s awesome for the kids. Gonna feel like a million bucks playing there. Would be cool if they could get the logo at centre ice but that might be too much to ask.
Guardian17
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They're going downtown!
Winnipeg Ice to play WHL Championship Series at Canada Life Centre
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Good for the ICE and TNSE to come to an agreement.
Hope they get huge crowds.
RetroWinnipeg
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A WHL Championship series is bound to bring in the crowds. The seats were fully sold at Wayne Fleming Arena; standing room only. There was demand already, nevermind the many, many scouts and GMs that were going to be in the crowd. I'm pegging 5000 for each game.
Also, should Seattle advance, you get to see Jets prospect Brad Lambert on the big ice.
I wonder how big a role TSN and the WHL played in this. Probably a lot of pressure on them from those two parties I bet.
(Also, idk if it’s worth it but I’d put something in the thread title so maybe it gets the word out more)
(Also, idk if it’s worth it but I’d put something in the thread title so maybe it gets the word out more)
RetroWinnipeg
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I'm thinking that purchasing that General Admission ticket (standing room) for $25 is looking genius now. (hint hint)
Bought 4 tickets for the Brother and the Ladies for Saturday's game at the Wayne'...
I'm okay with more people joining us downtown...
Should be good...
I'm okay with more people joining us downtown...
Should be good...
jetsmooseice
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I bet you're right, TSN probably wanted this along with the league, so they probably got involved in working out a deal.
Mind you, it's not like this is going to be an act of charity by TNSE. They stand to make money with thousands of fans in the building.
I'll be curious to see how many people the games attract now. I think there will be way more fans than at the ICE Cave, but nowhere near sold out. I'd be impressed if they could crack 5,000 a night.
I'm going against the grain and cheering for Kamloops to eliminate Seattle.
Even with 5,000 or so that would still provide a decent atmosphere.
Yeah, that seems fair. I guess it depends on ticket prices. Having the first 2 games on the weekend helps.
Even with 5,000 or so that would still provide a decent atmosphere.
