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Typical Hurricanes

Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 7:34 pm
by Cross Traffic
First skanky cheerleaders and now people outside of NC can't buy seats for the Eastern Conference final?
The most diehard Sabres fans planning a trek to Raleigh, N.C., may have found something even more shocking Monday. Anyone going onto the Carolina Hurricanes Web site to buy tickets for the first two games there was greeted by a blunt message:

"Sales to this event will be restricted to residents of bordering states," with residency based on credit-card address. "Orders by residents outside of this area will be canceled without notice and refunds given."

In other words, the Hurricanes appear concerned that their arena could be filled with too many Sabres fans.
Trying to be like your Southleast Division neighbors in Washington that wouldn't sell tix to Pens fans? What a joke. Tourist $$$$ bring extra $$$$ into the local economy dipshits.

Re: Typical Hurricanes

Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 8:55 pm
by See You Next Wednesday
Cross Traffic wrote:First skanky cheerleaders and now people outside of NC can't buy seats for the Eastern Conference final?
The most diehard Sabres fans planning a trek to Raleigh, N.C., may have found something even more shocking Monday. Anyone going onto the Carolina Hurricanes Web site to buy tickets for the first two games there was greeted by a blunt message:

"Sales to this event will be restricted to residents of bordering states," with residency based on credit-card address. "Orders by residents outside of this area will be canceled without notice and refunds given."

In other words, the Hurricanes appear concerned that their arena could be filled with too many Sabres fans.
Trying to be like your Southleast Division neighbors in Washington that wouldn't sell tix to Pens fans? What a joke. Tourist $$$$ bring extra $$$$ into the local economy dipshits.
The Canes are not the local Chamber of Commerce, doncha know. Their concern is not bringing in tourist dollars.

Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 10:57 pm
by AcidQueen
:meds:

It's nothing new--various teams have been doing this for years.

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 12:01 am
by JD
How is this "typical Hurricanes"?

I've not heard of such a tactic being used before, but I like it. If it improves the atmosphere in your building for your team, why wouldn't you do it?

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 12:40 am
by Cross Traffic
Various teams? I only know of 2....Washington and Carolina. Afraid the Sabres fans will make more noise?