UPDATE: JumpOn! Take 2, One-Day Flight To Vancouver For Game 5 (Thurs Apr 23)

[Soliak]

Originally Posted by transplant99

in 89 we did something similar for games 3&4 so it included a couple nights downtown in a hotel as well.

It was a blast but let me warn those going...

be prepared for severe harassment of which more times than not crossed the line. I can, and have, taken verbal assaults until the cows come home....no big deal.

But that crowd won't just stop at that more often than not. We had drinks thrown at us, some guys were throwing pennies from behind at warp speed that cut one guy open and injured a couple others, one young child had his little flames pendant ripped out of his hands, and several physical altercations occurred both in the arena and outside. It was a gong show. Although it was 26 years ago now, nothing exists to indicate that fan base has evolved or changed for the better one iota.

So be prepared, have a blast, and be loud and proud of the team.

I wouldn't be too worried nowdays. I have been to lotsa Flames games in Vancouver heavily intoxicated, loud, in Flames gear cheering my heart out and haven't had anyone say #### except security. The city knows their team is no good.

[Flames0910]

That's amazing! Canucks fans really are the worst... can't sellout their own playoff games so the other team has to do it for them

It's actually kind of too bad the return flight is the same night. Would be nice to fly in for the game, light a few cars on fire and return home sometime Sunday.

[Codes]

I'm interested, but I'd like to confirm the flight is a go before buying the ticket to the game.



I'll keep tabs on the flight status.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by skudr248

Yeesh... Well...



Group buy?

Do they come in red?

[dino7c]

it wouldn't be very easy for them to postpone a flight due to a hockey game in overtime...I wouldn't think so anyway

[Codes]

Originally Posted by dino7c

it wouldn't be very easy for them to postpone a flight due to a hockey game in overtime...I wouldn't think so anyway

It's a charter, so I wouldn't think its outside the realm of possibility.

[Envitro]

I'd imagine if this is what they're doing it for they'd delay the plane. They have no official schedule to follow and a flight plan can be altered/updated in minutes with NAVCAN.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Although it was 26 years ago now, nothing exists to indicate that fan base has evolved or changed for the better one iota.

If anything, they have gotten much worse. Certainly from 2004 to 2011, that fan base developed into the national embarrassment that resulted in the LA Kings' infamous tweet. The last couple seasons might have taught them a little humility though.

This is mighty tempting, but Vancouver is one city where I have refused to attend a Flames game in, because of the fans. If this gets close to filling up, I might do it anyway. Safety in numbers!

[Flashpoint]

Originally Posted by Gare Bear

I remember being in the concourse in Calgary after one playoff game that Vancouver won in 2004 and people were jumping Vancouver fans. Literally a huge pile of people all jumped on a few Vancouver fans. I don't know what started the altercation, but we all have fans we're ashamed of.

I've only been to a few games here in Vancouver with Flames gear on and people have been generally good. A few people booed me, but that was about it. I'm assuming s### gets real in the playoffs though.

There is only one Fanbase that consistently burns down their own city.

[GreenLantern]

You guys should coordinate so your tickets are in the same section or at least close. You will need allies in that building.

[Gare Bear]

Originally Posted by Flashpoint

There is only one Fanbase that consistently burns down their own city.

Consistently? Haha, for those of you who know nothing about the actual city of Vancouver: It is filled with 600,000 or so normal, albeit more pretentious/unfriendly people. It's surrounded by huge suburbs which is where all of the fire starters came from. Look up Surrey, it's the home of Lucic. Need I say more?

[bluck]

I'll be there! If anyone wants to meet up for a beer send me a PM!

[flamesrule_kipper34]

Only 94 to go haha.

[home_sweet_dome]

Hoping they do this for Game 7 if it happens as well, already bought prime lower bowl tix for the same price as our bleeders are going for lol.

Difference between a hockey town and a hippie town.

[Deelow]

I have some tickets for the game, selling at face if anyone is interested.
Section 306. Row 1. $178 each.

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=146150

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Gare Bear

Consistently? Haha, for those of you who know nothing about the actual city of Vancouver: It is filled with 600,000 or so normal, albeit more pretentious/unfriendly people. It's surrounded by huge suburbs which is where all of the fire starters came from. Look up Surrey, it's the home of Lucic. Need I say more?

Ahh, the legendary "bridge and tunnel" crowd.

[Dime_On_Flames]

That's a good deal!

If we could get a bunch of ppl sitting together I'd be all for it!

[polak]

Wow I'm driving up with 5 friends and we're making a weekend out of it but this would've been sweet!

[flamesrule_kipper34]

For those wondering they WILL be delaying the flight should the game go into OT's.

[FlamesFanStrandedInEDM]

The ticket prices the flames are charging are absolutely ridiculous! gouging at it's worst!

Over $100 for bleeders at face value? You can still get PAIRS of tickets for the lower bowl in Vancouver for $170! Or others cheaper here http://www.ticketsnow.com/NHL/Invent...OFFS_RND1_GME2

I looked into flying out, but was still too expensive.