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Originally Posted by Weitz
I still don’t understand why a regular fan even wants a new arena.
Significantly more money for the same experience with a slight bell or whistle. But really just more money to watch hockey. Who wants that?
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First off don't know what a "regular" fan is ... but I guess as an Oiler fan you're taking some queues from Lowe (yeah I'm kidding)
But I'm not sure I'd call it bells and whistles.
Having been in 9-10 NHL rinks in the past 5 years or so the Saddledome is the only place I've been where simple things are a no go
- can you go see a buddy at the other side of the arena at an intermission? No
- can you go to the bathroom and still have time to pick up a beer? No
- should you leave early every game to avoid getting stuck in a cattle gate? Maybe
These aren't bells and whistles. The building has great sight lines, but the social aspect of going to a hockey game is almost rendered impossible with the design.
Do I want to spend double to go to a game? Probably not, but I'd certainly pay more.