How many of you are going to buy IceGator season tickets?

[CajunFreak]

WOW HARSH!!!

We will build a huge fan base with that attitude eh!

[Frenchie35]

Your post brings up several points:
2) The Icegators will last 1 year and fold again I predict. I don't want them to, but they will due to lack of support. People will go at first see how back Blackham sucks and never go back.


igeaux.mobi

A PR man you are not. You condemn the team before they start. And how in the hell do you know their will be a lack of support. Let it work out. If they put 3000 fans in Blackham they will make money. If they put a winning team on the ice, and God knows we want a winning team, they could draw 4-5000. You have a feeling that this is a UL town but it don't show in the stands, does it? And asking someone why they are on this board. Well I am a four sport season ticket holder, five counting hockey now. So please don't call me out on this. And yes I respect your openion. So respect mind and others.

[RCAJUN90]

Your post brings up several points:
1) Why are you on this board? You are clearly a bandwagon fan AT BEST!

2) If you love hockey that much, move to Canada. We won't miss your constant bashing of coaches around here. I like hockey too, don't get we wrong, but the Cajuns come FIRST!!! The Icegators will last 1 year and fold again I predict. I don't want them to, but they will due to lack of support. People will go at first see how back Blackham sucks and never go back.

3) You don't seem to be a season ticket holder in any sport, attend any sport on a regular basis, or donate to the programs....so again, why are you on raginpagin.com?

Yeah something here does suck.

igeaux.mobi

Wow didn't see that coming especially from you.
1) Been on this board before you, the delphi board and the way back when sportsonly board in the early 90's. You can try to label me whatever type of fan you want. This is America at least for now.
2) Moving to Canada....Hmmm probably not unless Obama runs this country into the ground. I love hockey true. I also love football. Hate baseball and can only enjoy an offensive style of basketball. I think you are wrong about the IceGators. They are being very smart about how they approach the market this time around. In their heyday they spent as much money as they took in and there was a NHL like atmosphere for a few years in the Cajundome. I think you missed my point. I look forward to booking some hotel rooms this fall to catch a rocking IceGator team on Friday night and ending up in Cajun Field Saturday night. If both teams are successful it will really help the economy in Lafayette. I usually drove in and drove back for Cajun games. Also UL should get some money from Blackham which as far as I know doesn't produce much revenue for the school now.
3) You are wrong. I went to two football games last year. Those were ULM and Troy. I didn't make it to Cajun Field last year. You are right that I don't hold season tickets nor have I ever. I'm going to wait to see the IceGator schedule before thinking about season tickets. I want to make sure I can make at least most of the games. If the IceGators and Cajuns suck I will not make many games. I will do other things with my entertainment dollars like catch a few Saints or Hornet games. I donated $100 last fall through ragincajuns.com. I haven't donated anything to RCAF yet. I plan on doing it but the summer months are lean months for me. Also I haven't called for a coaches head since last fall. If Bustle doesn't get it done this year I will be calling for his head.

Why don't you post your fandom resume?

[Cajunsmike]

I don't see how this will conflict much with the Cajuns. I will be there for the Southern game and as many home games as possible unless they really suck. I'm not buying season tickets for the IceGators. I will make as many games as possible unless they suck. If the Cajun football team isn't worth watching we will know this by October when the IceGators get going. I think an excellent idea would be for the Gators to schedule around the Cajuns. I would happily buy hotel rooms to hit the Gators on Friday and then the Cajuns on Saturday night!

As far as basketball, I think we are talking about two different types of fans. I like the full contact of football and hockey. A great Cajun basketball team will get my interest but not that much and baseball unless they are like the 2000 team forget it. However you have to keep in mind that in Blackham UL is getting the benifit unlike the Cajundome. I would one day love to head to Lafayette to watch the Ragin Cajun hockey team win their division. Also you got to love a guy like Ron Handy that stayed in Lafayette to grow the sport he loves. It just seems like a win win for everyone even those that don't care for hockey.

In many ways I am not a sports fan, but I am a Cajun fan through and through. I enjoy whatever they participate in, be it football or softball. Therefore that is my only concern. If it is good for the Cajuns, I am for it. If not, I am against it. That is my bottom line and is likely the case for many others on this board. Note that 46% of the respondents to your poll say they won't support the hockey team. That is different than you sir who is more someone looking to be entertained. That is not good or bad, it is just a different viewpoint. However, I don't understand how you can consider attending hockey here but makes only limited no. of football games. Of course football is on the web while hockey is not.

[CajunDreDog]

RCAJUN90,

I'd like to apologize to you for my backlash this morning toward you. I was in a bad mood this morning and I took it all out on you after reading your post, not that my mood is an excuse for doing that, but please accept my sincere apology.

Andre

[RCAJUN90]

RCAJUN90,

I'd like to apologize to you for my backlash this morning toward you. I was in a bad mood this morning and I took it all out on you after reading your post, not that my mood is an excuse for doing that, but please accept my sincere apology.

Andre

No problem dude. You are a bigger man than many on here. I hope your day got better.

[bbernard6]

I will wait to look at the schedule for Gators Games since i work out of town alot.

This is going to be great for UL Ragin Cajun Ice Hockey Club. Every time we played LSU ( and i say we because i played on the team) we drew a record crowd at the Hockey Plex.

I think more students and local fans will begin to support the Ice Hockey Club with a move into Blackham. The club will be able to have better times for games not having to deal with Public Ice Skating Sessions.

They could have games on Saturday mornings and people in town for Saturday evening football could also check out a UL hockey game

Also, a deal could be struck with the school for student and public ice skating sessions. Parties, etc.

[T-1000]

The season ticket form is on the website now, but no prices are listed for whatever reason.

Edit: Ahhh, they're on there now:

Season tickets are on sale now for the Ice Gator Season kicking off in October! The seats are available for a first come first serve basis. Ticket Prices are as follows:

* Season Tickets (28 Home Games) - $350 +tax
* Game Night Tickets - $15 + tax (at the door)
* Game Night Tickets (Restricted View) - $10 + tax (at the door)

[RCAJUN90]

The season ticket form is on the website now, but no prices are listed for whatever reason.

Edit: Ahhh, they're on there now:

Season tickets are on sale now for the Ice Gator Season kicking off in October! The seats are available for a first come first serve basis. Ticket Prices are as follows:

* Season Tickets (28 Home Games) - $350 +tax
* Game Night Tickets - $15 + tax (at the door)
* Game Night Tickets (Restricted View) - $10 + tax (at the door)

That is a little pricey. A family of three would be a little over $1,000. But if you break it down that is 12.50 per game per person. Not bad if you live close and are sure you can make most of the games.

[T-1000]

That is a little pricey. A family of three would be a little over $1,000. But if you break it down that is 12.50 per game per person. Not bad if you live close and are sure you can make most of the games.

Yeah, I was going to buy 2. Even though I wouldn't be able to make them all, I could at least do my part to support them. But $350 a pop is pretty pricey for me, living 45 minutes away. Oh well, I guess I'll go on a game-by-game basis.