HL Detroit Tournament

covufan · December 17, 2015, 08:05:06 AM

Just 1 hour until all-session & limited single-session tickets go on sale for #MotorCityMadness. Don't miss out!

Just saw this tweet from HL

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talksalot · December 17, 2015, 08:35:58 AM

But hurry !! Joe Louis Arena Capacity is only 20,066

agibson · December 17, 2015, 04:56:51 PM

Quote from: talksalot on December 17, 2015, 08:35:58 AM
But hurry !! Joe Louis Arena Capacity is only 20,066

Interesting that noone started a thread when the first ticket info was announced. We're about a week into the all-session sales, etc?

I did look more than a little at the details, and considered starting a thread, but didn't pull the trigger on either. Interesting that they're definitely playing up the appearance of scarcity.

And, it's entirely possible that the VU section on the lower-level will sell out. I'm not sure in what phase. Probably not for the all-session sales?

Interesting that the VU-arranged bus trip is only for semi-finals and finals.

a3uge · December 17, 2015, 08:17:54 PM

Quote from: agibson on December 17, 2015, 04:56:51 PM
Quote from: talksalot on December 17, 2015, 08:35:58 AM
But hurry !! Joe Louis Arena Capacity is only 20,066

Interesting that noone started a thread when the first ticket info was announced. We're about a week into the all-session sales, etc?

I did look more than a little at the details, and considered starting a thread, but didn't pull the trigger on either. Interesting that they're definitely playing up the appearance of scarcity.

And, it's entirely possible that the VU section on the lower-level will sell out. I'm not sure in what phase. Probably not for the all-session sales?

Interesting that the VU-arranged bus trip is only for semi-finals and finals.

I hope to god there's no bus before then - it would mean a 3rd place or worse finish.

agibson · December 17, 2015, 08:50:03 PM

Quote from: a3uge on December 17, 2015, 08:17:54 PMI hope to god there's no bus before then - it would mean a 3rd place or worse finish.

For sure. But, there's one ounce, perhaps, of not wanting to count your chickens. And some like the whole idea of getting the whole league together, multiple day format, etc, etc.

I'm not _that_ surprised it's a shorter trip. But, a little.

talksalot · December 18, 2015, 10:19:08 AM

With #1 and #2 seeds getting the double-bye...

http://hln.s3.amazonaws.com/sports/brackets/2/bracket.pdf?1447775721

Here's the link to the "alumni" bus information
http://alumni.valpo.edu/s/1347/index.aspx?sid=1347&gid=1&pgid=1653&cid=3455&ecid=3455&crid=0&calpgid=61&calcid=1962

I'm guessing a lot of valpo-locals would rather not spend the weekend in Detoit... but just go for Monday and Wednesday games....

agibson · December 18, 2015, 12:14:23 PM

Quote from: talksalot on December 18, 2015, 10:19:08 AMbut just go for Monday and Wednesday games....

Monday and Tuesday.

HC · December 18, 2015, 01:41:33 PM

Riding the fan bus to the tournament game at the Palace a few years back was a very unpleasant experience. I'd recommend finding a buddy and driving yourselves.

agibson · December 18, 2015, 02:18:44 PM

Quote from: HC on December 18, 2015, 01:41:33 PMRiding the fan bus to the tournament game at the Palace a few years back was a very unpleasant experience.

Yeah, I'm not generally in love with bus tours. Though the environmental efficiency is a certain kind of tempting.

Care to elaborate on the unpleasantness? What's the internet for?

sliman · December 18, 2015, 04:14:36 PM

There were good reports on the bus trip to Columbus last year and I'm sure the "drive" home that night was much easier for everyone.