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CaptainCrunch · 01-10-2014, 01:16 PM

We know this rebuild is going to be a three to four year grind for the fans and we're going to see some outright terrible hockey during it. We've already heard some mutterings from fans that they're not going to attend the game for lack of value. We don't want to end up like the Oilers with empty seats and probable problems with season ticket renewals. So what should the Flames do to keep the fans content and feeling valued.

1) Because the Flames are not a cap team like in the years previous and the hockey is not going to be great, do they perhaps lower their ticket prices. A drop of 5% could be a significant reverse tax increase and make the fans feel better about what their spending.

2) Have more specials nights. Maybe a free hot dog night or a 2 for 1 beer night (probably not legal), maybe a free T-shirt night with a clever funny slogan about the rebuild. Like a two shirt deal that has one shirt saying "I love watching rebuilding bad haockey" and the other shirt with an arrow that says "I'm with stupid"

3) Inprove the during the game entertainment. Bring in a band to play music between puck drops. Have better intermission entertainment (maybe we need a gladitorial ring" Theme nights.

4) Cheerleaders and dancers (not a fan of it, but eye candy distracts)

5) Future watch games, maybe bring in Abbotsford to the dome for 5 games, or even the Alaska Aces. It lets the prospects learn what it feels like to play in a major league environment and lets the fans see what's happening.

6) Improved interactive apps for the game. Stats look up, highlight videos up to date shot stats. Polls and contests.

7) Appeal to the younger generation. Have more kids based stuff during the intermissions in the concourse. Maybe even have kiddie kennels so the parents can go have a damn beer in peace.

What would you want as a fan to keep your interest going during a game during a rebuild.

01-10-2014, 01:16 PM	#1
CaptainCrunch Norm! Join Date: Jun 2002 Exp:	some things that the Flames should maybe do We know this rebuild is going to be a three to four year grind for the fans and we're going to see some outright terrible hockey during it. We've already heard some mutterings from fans that they're not going to attend the game for lack of value. We don't want to end up like the Oilers with empty seats and probable problems with season ticket renewals. So what should the Flames do to keep the fans content and feeling valued. 1) Because the Flames are not a cap team like in the years previous and the hockey is not going to be great, do they perhaps lower their ticket prices. A drop of 5% could be a significant reverse tax increase and make the fans feel better about what their spending. 2) Have more specials nights. Maybe a free hot dog night or a 2 for 1 beer night (probably not legal), maybe a free T-shirt night with a clever funny slogan about the rebuild. Like a two shirt deal that has one shirt saying "I love watching rebuilding bad haockey" and the other shirt with an arrow that says "I'm with stupid" 3) Inprove the during the game entertainment. Bring in a band to play music between puck drops. Have better intermission entertainment (maybe we need a gladitorial ring" Theme nights. 4) Cheerleaders and dancers (not a fan of it, but eye candy distracts) 5) Future watch games, maybe bring in Abbotsford to the dome for 5 games, or even the Alaska Aces. It lets the prospects learn what it feels like to play in a major league environment and lets the fans see what's happening. 6) Improved interactive apps for the game. Stats look up, highlight videos up to date shot stats. Polls and contests. 7) Appeal to the younger generation. Have more kids based stuff during the intermissions in the concourse. Maybe even have kiddie kennels so the parents can go have a damn beer in peace. What would you want as a fan to keep your interest going during a game during a rebuild.