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littlelou · 03-03-2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Caniac Nation

Just got the season ticket pricing package from a Checkers rep. Season ticket prices are going up 20%+ per seat. It will be interesting whether folks are willing to pay that in this area to see better hockey.

you'll find the Season Ticket pricing is different once you are an established STH. I have had Season Tickets for 8 years and they give a discount when you re-new your season ticket.....I've spoken with my rep and will see the package tonight, and was told the only difference this year from last is the additional 4 games....40 vs 36 games...I can't remember the exact info but renewing fans get a lower starting price and then like $ 2 off each game on top....My seats are $24 at the ticket window, and I paid $ 18 this year...and then there is the $4 convience fee that Ticketmaster charges, and I think there is an additional charge at the window game day.

Season ticket renewals have dropped over the last couple of years, but not as significantly as some speculated. I forsee a surge for next year and then a leveling off, depending on the team and how the fans are treated by the front office.

I am very excited.

Caniac Nation · 03-03-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by littlelou

you'll find the Season Ticket pricing is different once you are an established STH. I have had Season Tickets for 8 years and they give a discount when you re-new your season ticket.....I've spoken with my rep and will see the package tonight, and was told the only difference this year from last is the additional 4 games....40 vs 36 games...I can't remember the exact info but renewing fans get a lower starting price and then like $ 2 off each game on top....My seats are $24 at the ticket window, and I paid $ 18 this year...and then there is the $4 convience fee that Ticketmaster charges, and I think there is an additional charge at the window game day.

Season ticket renewals have dropped over the last couple of years, but not as significantly as some speculated. I forsee a surge for next year and then a leveling off, depending on the team and how the fans are treated by the front office.

I am very excited.

Ahh, I did not realize the 4 additional games. That makes sense now and makes me feel a little better. I'm a little disappointed that the ticket exchange policy will be limited to only 2 games/month but I guess that's better than nothing. Thanks!

Tober138 · 03-03-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Caniac Nation

Ahh, I did not realize the 4 additional games. That makes sense now and makes me feel a little better. I'm a little disappointed that the ticket exchange policy will be limited to only 2 games/month but I guess that's better than nothing. Thanks!

If you have a third game to exchange in a month, just ask your rep nicely. We have a partial season plan, which is not supposed to allow any exchanges, but we had one game we could not go to in our plan this season and our rep let us exchange them (good thing too as they were Royal Box seats). In general, the Checkers organization seems to be very customer focused and the reps are usually willing to be a bit flexible to keep people in the seats and willing to come back for more games.

Also, I believe that ticket prices in general were dropped this year compared to last year (if that matters).

When you show up next year, come by the tailgates in the parking lot behind the Breakfast Club for weekend games and say hi.

Tober138 · 03-03-2010, 03:47 PM

For anyone interested, you may want to check out The Checkerboard. A fan run forum for the Checkers.

THE Checkerboard

Tober138 · 03-12-2010, 07:44 AM

Season ticket prices have been announced, with some packages starting at $200 for the entire season (essentially $5.00 per game) and going up to $780. This isn't counting the rinkside / glass rows.

Here's the link: http://www.gocheckers.com/ahl/ (broken link)

Tober138 · 10-12-2010, 09:52 AM

The "new" Charlotte Checkers will have their home opener at TWC Arena on Friday night.

Lexih · 10-12-2010, 10:05 AM

I'll be there...LOVE hockey!

rdub1968 · 10-12-2010, 10:11 AM

My company has a suite at TWC and I love taking the family there for Checkers games. I'm not a big hockey fan, but have loved every game we saw. It is a great time and a good reason to get uptown and have a nice night out.

clevelandguy811 · 10-13-2010, 07:06 AM

New to the area but I enjoyed going to Cleveland Lumberjacks/Barons games in the past. I'll be at the game on Friday! Looking forward to it

Canes2006Champs · 10-15-2010, 11:51 AM

Very exciting time for Charlotte Hockey and Charlotte Hurricanes fans. I think the the players will love playing here. We might be seeing some guys playing for the 'Canes right now moved down soon too.

I won't be at tonight's game, but I do plan on attending some this year. Go Checkers and Go 'Canes!