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Originally Posted by Bingo
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.
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Up in PL it is possible to go to the can and then get a beer, which would be the ideal order.
However, elsewhere, forget about it.
Two years ago I went to the last game of the season against Vegas and met up with some buddies at each intermission. By fluke we were all in the same block. We had a great time.
I took it for granted we could meet when we all went last season for the first game against the Avs in the playoffs. I can’t remember the logistics, but i remember it was impossible to meet between periods.
The social aspect is important, particularly when the game itself isn’t up to much.
I’m a convert. We need a new arena.