diver Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 I currently hold season tickets for Division 1 hockey with University of Omaha. I also have good seats. What level of play is AHL? Exciting? etc..? Should I give up my hockey tickets and start going to AHL games? They will be farm team to Calgary Flames. Go Sabres!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Yes You can watch Dion Phaaaneuf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 I currently hold season tickets for Division 1 hockey with University of Omaha. I also have good seats. What level of play is AHL? Exciting? etc..? Should I give up my hockey tickets and start going to AHL games? They will be farm team to Calgary Flames. Go Sabres!! 289945[/snapback] The AHL is great hockey for the price. You'll get to watch alot of the first round draft choices cut their teeth as well as some very talented veterans winding down their careers. There are top notch rivalries and plenty of fights. Great stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 It's the equivilent of AAA baseball; the best talent not in the major leagues. The AHL is the testing ground for future NHL rules changes, such as wider center and offside lines, and a shootout if still tied at the end of 5 minute overtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 That said, I don't know if I'd give up my UNO tickets. Omaha is in the CCHA with Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Lake Superior State and a few others. That's some pretty damn good collegiate hockey. I grew up watching AHL hockey and love it, but I went to plenty of ECAC games in college and the level of play there is terrific (as well as the fan support). I can't wait til RIT goes Division I next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 I currently hold season tickets for Division 1 hockey with University of Omaha. I also have good seats. What level of play is AHL? Exciting? etc..? Should I give up my hockey tickets and start going to AHL games? They will be farm team to Calgary Flames. Go Sabres!! 289945[/snapback] Definitely. AHL hockey is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZC-Boston Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 That said, I don't know if I'd give up my UNO tickets. Omaha is in the CCHA with Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Lake Superior State and a few others. That's some pretty damn good collegiate hockey. I grew up watching AHL hockey and love it, but I went to plenty of ECAC games in college and the level of play there is terrific (as well as the fan support). I can't wait til RIT goes Division I next year! 290101[/snapback] I agree, college hockey is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Are they going to be called the Omaha Steaks? It's a natural tie-in for a corporate sponsor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 I currently hold season tickets for Division 1 hockey with University of Omaha. I also have good seats. What level of play is AHL? Exciting? etc..? Should I give up my hockey tickets and start going to AHL games? They will be farm team to Calgary Flames. Go Sabres!! 289945[/snapback] Next stop after the AHL is the NHL, so yeah, it's good hockey...best being played in the world right now. AHL ticket prices are between $10-$20. 40 game home season, figure season tix will be in the $400-$500 range. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_564 Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Chalkie Gerzowski Posted Today, 01:03 PM Yes You can watch Dion Phaaaneuf! unsure.gif w00t.gif probably wont be able to see phaneuf because he'll be playing for the flames when the NHL opens up. No stop off in the AHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleTheWagons Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 I currently hold season tickets for Division 1 hockey with University of Omaha. I also have good seats. What level of play is AHL? Exciting? etc..? Should I give up my hockey tickets and start going to AHL games? They will be farm team to Calgary Flames. Go Sabres!! 289945[/snapback] I think you will be treated to some great hockey although it might be lean the first year - the Flames currently only fill half of the Lowell Lock Monsters roster (shared with Carolina) so they will need to sign a few extra bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 the AHL is great, but i agree, i wouldnt give up season tix to college hockey for the AHL... After 4 years of clarkson hockey, i'd take season tix to them in a heartbeat over tix to an AHL team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 probably wont be able to see phaneuf because he'll be playing for the flames when the NHL opens up. No stop off in the AHL 290332[/snapback] That would be likely...... Ok, you get to see Brent Krahn and Eric Nystrom instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver Posted March 30, 2005 Author Share Posted March 30, 2005 They are hoping to name the team "Omaha Knights" I guess there is some tradition in this town. They use to have a team here in the 60s or 70s which Gordie Howe played. Opionion seems divided over selling College seats for AHL seats. I followed AAA baseball and I hated when a player got hot and then we lose the to the big leagues. Yes its the nature of the game. College Hockey I guess is the same way. You only have the players for 4 years. UNO plays in brand new aud while AHL will move to old Aud but seats are closer in old aud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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