05-24-2018, 10:30 PM
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#341
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tromboner
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: where the lattes are
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Originally Posted by Mccree
I am a Flames season tickets for 20 years and if the new arena was at Spruce Meadows I would give them up in a heart beat. Like it or not this location will affect season ticket sales. I didn't become a member of the Calgary Club for this exact reason.
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While I take your personal claim at face value, the CPL schedule is likely going to be far more comparable to the CFL schedule than the NHL one.
shermanator, do you know if they're prioritizing weekend dates?
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05-25-2018, 08:40 AM
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#342
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Franchise Player
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When I met with the league they mentioned they wanted Saturday afternoon games, so that they do not compete with HNIC for eyes.
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05-25-2018, 08:44 AM
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#343
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I believe in the Jays.
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A weekend afternoon would be fantastic. I already love watching English football with a coffee on weekend mornings. Heading out for a beer and live soccer after would make a great day.
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05-25-2018, 08:53 AM
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#344
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Auckland, NZ
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That also makes it easier for families with younger kids to come out to the games... probably a good objective to pursue. I'm still hoping for evening games though, I want my Saturday afternoons free for golfing, hiking and running!
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05-25-2018, 09:11 AM
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#345
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Calgary
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Just my own guess, but I'm betting it will be 90% or more Saturday afternoons, and maybe some Sundays too. The MLS has done a good job at establishing a routine among supporters as the "afternoon out" sort of activity, which is common around the world for soccer matches. Plus it avoids a lot of the other sports that are competing for eyes, as has already been mentioned.
There will be a little bit of overlap between Stampeders and Cavalry supporters, and of course the Flames in September/October (May, not so much!). It would do the Cavalry well if they avoided scheduling conflicts with those other local sports as well, as much as possible anyway, just to maximize the attendance and also the interest level and media attention. Why be the footnote on a day that the Stamps played, when you can be the headline the day after?
And I know that the location has been done to death, but I will point out:
- A weeknight match at Spruce Meadows would be tricky for a lot of people - more so than a weekend - especially with kids, when all of the logistics are considered.
- I don't believe that there are floodlights there, and I doubt that is a priority due to the dual use nature of the area. Evenings in May, June, and July would probably have enough light for an evening fixture, but it would not be an option as the evenings get shorter again in late summer and early fall.
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05-25-2018, 03:59 PM
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#347
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In the Sin Bin
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Originally Posted by shermanator
Haven't heard anything on season ticket prices or whether the PDL club will be renamed.
Also, Winnipeg will be announced June 6 and will be called "Valour FC", which I'm sure sounds stupid now but will sound better after hearing the backstory.
https://twitter.com/TheCanPLHub/stat...99510262714369 |
Winnipeg's back story will be this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valour_Road
And I don't like it. Perhaps for the same reason I'm not thrilled with Calgary's name - not a big fan of military/politics being interjected into sports like that. In this case, it seems like a really cheesy play on patriotic display.
And, Halifax looks to be the opposite of Calgary for me: Great name, meh logo.
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05-25-2018, 09:07 PM
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#348
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tromboner
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: where the lattes are
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Originally Posted by Jimmy Stang
Why be the footnote on a day that the Stamps played, when you can be the headline the day after?
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I would've assumed that avoiding live conflicts with the Stamps would be the highest priority, above even avoiding the NHL.
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05-29-2018, 01:30 PM
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#349
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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05-29-2018, 01:34 PM
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#350
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Franchise Player
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Cavalry FC merchandise is now available online. I can say the hoodie is damn comfortable, the scarf is on my wall and the backpack I thought was a shopping bag until my wife pointed out the functionality....
http://shop.sprucemeadows.com//catal.../result/?q=CFC_
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05-29-2018, 01:35 PM
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#351
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I believe in the Jays.
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Originally Posted by Slava
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Geez you're quick. Was just about to post that... probably gonna get the supporter scarf and wait until they have a jersey.
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05-29-2018, 02:23 PM
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#352
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Auckland, NZ
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Just bought the hat / polo / scarf!
That hat is dope
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05-29-2018, 02:28 PM
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#353
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Franchise Player
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that hat really is good.
Nice clean gear.
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05-29-2018, 06:08 PM
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#354
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Originally Posted by shermanator
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Any idea the brand of the shirt / sweater?
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05-30-2018, 12:59 PM
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#356
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Celebrated Square Root Day
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They nailed that apparel, which is really impressive considering the small start up nature of this team.
They could have fallen into the two deathtraps of minor sports apparel;
1. Too complicated, reaching for something you can't hit without a huge budget
2. Going minimalist and striking out due to not achieving anything noteworthy in the colour scheme or logo.
This may look simple and easy to achieve to some, but it's a huge win in terms of logo, colour and scheme. Excellent work.
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05-30-2018, 01:16 PM
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#357
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Winebar Kensington
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Talking on the weekend to a friend who has long been involved with soccer at the local level, and his concern was - what level of soccer will this be?
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05-30-2018, 04:04 PM
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#358
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by troutman
Talking on the weekend to a friend who has long been involved with soccer at the local level, and his concern was - what level of soccer will this be?
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From what I've heard, it's going to be roughly equivalent to last year's NASL or this year's USL. Watch an Ottawa Fury game, and that's probably the level to expect to start.
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05-30-2018, 10:03 PM
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#359
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by craigwd
It takes an hour for me to get to McMahon Stadium and about 45 minutes to get to Winsport, yet I manage to get to every Stampeders and Inferno game. It's just the consequence of living in a big city.
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McMahon and Winsport are venues. Spruce Meadows is essentially a farmers field in the middle of nowhere. The comparison is not accurate at all.
This is the same as the Okotoks dawgs for me. I go to one game or soma year but i would go to every game if they were in or around the core of the City. Though I doubt the Dawgs care given they sell out, but soccer is a different beast.
Last edited by TheAlpineOracle; 05-30-2018 at 10:06 PM.
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05-31-2018, 05:36 AM
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#360
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle
McMahon and Winsport are venues. Spruce Meadows is essentially a farmers field in the middle of nowhere. The comparison is not accurate at all.
This is the same as the Okotoks dawgs for me. I go to one game or soma year but i would go to every game if they were in or around the core of the City. Though I doubt the Dawgs care given they sell out, but soccer is a different beast.
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Hahaha, McMahon Stadium? I have no idea how often you go, but to consider that some kind of destination has to be just plain trolling. I have to be there this weekend and I already know it’s going to be terrible.
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