Bus Trip / Car Trip -- Brampton Batallion [Archive]

Niagara Ice Dogs

10-08-2007, 01:04 PM

Folks;

I'm looking at the possibility of organizing a bus trip up to Brampton on either Friday, December 7th or Friday, March 7th, dependent on what type of feedback I receive over the course of the week or two.

For the most part, you'd be looking at about 50-60 dollars, which would cover the cost of your ticket, transportation, dinner before the game at an eatery (bar) TBD, and a few drinks and appetizers after the game back in Niagara (again, location TBD).

If you or anyone you know would be interested, let me know and I will begin to organize and hold a block of about 40 tickets for either date...

I look forward to your feedback! Chris.

PS If anyone is interested in helping organize, send me an e-mail at christopher.dabrowski@[NO EMAIL POSTING ALLOWED]

PPS I spelled Brampton's team name wrong in the subject, but really don't care... ;)

Canuck311

10-08-2007, 01:58 PM

wow 50 or 60$ for all that.

Sound's like a really cheap price!

i would really be down for that!

your a champ! for doing this!
steve

Niagara Ice Dogs

10-08-2007, 02:07 PM

The price is a guesstimate lol ... Rest assured I wouldn't be organzing this for a profit though...

Canuck311

10-08-2007, 02:12 PM

The price is a guesstimate lol ... Rest assured I wouldn't be organzing this for a profit though...

I would hope not my friend

Niagara Ice Dogs

10-08-2007, 03:06 PM

Obviously not ... So would you be interested Canuck... and anyone else in your Entourage?

Canuck311

10-08-2007, 05:45 PM

Obviously not ... So would you be interested Canuck... and anyone else in your Entourage?

yes sir! as long as my baby arriving in feb doesnt interfere with it

AlphaDog

10-08-2007, 05:50 PM

If it's a Friday I'd be interested. Well, actually I'd probably prefer to drive myself as Brampton is just around the corner. But if you're buying tickets all together I'll go through you that way I can sit with everyone (then again - looking at the game this afternoon - it looks like you can move to whatever seats you want anyway).

Niagara Ice Dogs

10-08-2007, 06:19 PM

What I think I'll do is grab a block of tickets, and allocate them to those who are interested in the full package first... Upon sellout (I don't want to lose money), I will then ask Brampton if I can have a smaller block next to the bigger block.

Just want to make sure I don't lose my shirt!

Rolston87

10-08-2007, 06:27 PM

This sounds like it would be good times.

RioBravo

10-08-2007, 07:25 PM

theres 2 of us that would be pretty interested.

Niagara Ice Dogs

10-08-2007, 08:10 PM

Okay -- I'm confident I could rally up enough troops to head up to Brampton via bus... Let me looking into things this week, and if all goes as planned... I'll have a bar sponsor... the bus booked, and discussions with Brampton's ticket office. I'm confident they will be willing to work together with the looks of the empty seats at the arena at today's game.

I'll keep you all posted.

WellandDogsFan

10-08-2007, 08:25 PM

RioBravo

10-08-2007, 08:27 PM

So there were lots of Dogs fans? thats awesome.

Niagara Ice Dogs

10-08-2007, 08:34 PM

Regardless, I'll keep you all posted in terms of price, logistics etc... I think it'd be cool to all arrive in a bus ... Don't have to worry about D&D, and can probably pack individual coolers for a pre-game warm up ;)

RioBravo

10-08-2007, 08:38 PM

Just curious as to why Brampton? Why not take a game most people can't get too?

ItsGameTime

10-08-2007, 08:41 PM

I think going to a game in a place like Kitchener would be a little more exciting, the atmosphere in that building is really good and they play on Dec 28th (a Friday) against the Dogs.

Niagara Ice Dogs

10-08-2007, 08:43 PM

I think we have a rivalry with Brampton, that may not be so apparent now, but by December will be...

We could go over the river, but that's a pain in the ass w/ passports etc. We could make it a 3-4 hour drive, but on a Friday that means people have to leave work early. We could also make it a longer road trip, which would require either 1. An overnight stay (would bump up the cost considerably) 2. A VERY late arrival back into Niagara.

I figure with Brampton, we can all meet at the Bar (TBD) at 5pm, hit the road for no later than 5:45pm, which would put us at the game before the puck dropped... We would be home (back at the bar) for 11:30 pm or so, have some eats... beers... and hit the sack by 2am...

ItsGameTime

10-08-2007, 08:46 PM

I figure with Brampton, we can all meet at the Bar (TBD) at 5pm

If you plan on leaving St. Catharines at 5:45 on a Friday afternoon be prepared for a buttload of traffic on the QEW in Oakville. It might not be that bad around 6 or 7 but I don't think you'd want to take any chances

Niagara Ice Dogs

10-08-2007, 08:55 PM

Bar at 4pm, train leaves at five...

AlphaDog

10-09-2007, 05:59 PM

I think I would rather drive (like I did today) but would definately want to sit with the group. It was cool today, we had about 20 of us RIGHT behind the Dogs bench. I think we made more noise than the Brampton fans!

Hey, we could plan a "mass migration" - everyone meet at the arena with tickets we've purchased already, then all drive in a convoy! Would be even better if we all had window flags!! Like 4 flags for each car!!! Get 10 cars with 20-40 flags shooting out down the highway together.... they opponents fans wouldnt know what to expect when they saw a convoy like that arrive!

WellandDogsFan

10-09-2007, 06:08 PM

I think going to a game in a place like Kitchener would be a little more exciting, the atmosphere in that building is really good and they play on Dec 28th (a Friday) against the Dogs.
the booster club is plannng a bus trip for that game already.

Niagara Ice Dogs

10-09-2007, 06:09 PM

Now that's a hell of an idea... Alright, December 7th ... Brampton ... Let's get this going... 5pm we are leaving the arena ... Anyone interested? This will alleviate a logistical nightmare with the bus and turn-out to be a lot cheaper.

I'll make sure the local media is aware for a photo-op.

If we have ten cars a go... then it will be worthwhile... Let's see where this goes.

WellandDogsFan

10-09-2007, 06:09 PM

Hey, we could plan a "mass migration" - everyone meet at the arena with tickets we've purchased already, then all drive in a convoy! Would be even better if we all had window flags!! Like 4 flags for each car!!! Get 10 cars with 20-40 flags shooting out down the highway together.... they opponents fans wouldnt know what to expect when they saw a convoy like that arrive!

I can see the headlines!

ICEDOG FANS INVADE THE BUNKER

How cool would that be?

Niagara Ice Dogs

10-09-2007, 06:10 PM

So WellandDogsFan, are you in?

WellandDogsFan

10-09-2007, 06:10 PM

Niagara Ice Dogs

10-09-2007, 06:12 PM

Okay ... Let's meet at the arena between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. I'll see if I can drum up a DD to drive as well... The more vehicles, the better... Not environmentally friendly, but sure will make a statement!

AlphaDog

10-09-2007, 06:13 PM

I can see the headlines!

ICEDOG FANS INVADE THE BUNKER

How cool would that be?

Even cooler if we all wear IceDogs jerseys but with CAMOFLAUGE PANTS!! Maybe some black working boots as army boots (I can wear my heavy duty welder boots :)

AlphaDog

10-09-2007, 06:14 PM

Do the IceDogs even SELL car flags ???? We'd DEFINITELY have to all get them for this to work.

Niagara Ice Dogs

10-09-2007, 06:15 PM

If they do, we should mention to them our plan and see if they would donate 10-15...

WellandDogsFan

10-09-2007, 06:26 PM

They dont as of yet but they are on order from what I understand

Niagara Ice Dogs

10-09-2007, 06:28 PM

Love the Camo idea! This should be fun ... Let's keep a running tally of who is going.

So far:

Myself + 4
Welland Dogs Fan + 1 (so far)
Alpha Dog + ____

WellandDogsFan

10-09-2007, 06:31 PM

Hey how about we get black tee shirts with the IceDogs logo on the front and on the back we put something like:

December 7th
THE INVASION

with camo pants

Niagara Ice Dogs

10-09-2007, 06:34 PM

Loving the idea... Anyone know where we can get some cheap shirts made?

WellandDogsFan

10-09-2007, 06:40 PM

I will do some asking around the next few days. depending on the number ordered they will probably be 20-30 bucks (because we arent talking about a huge order) and we would have to get permission from the Burke's to sue the logo. they may even want to do it if we get enough people ordering them.

AlphaDog

10-09-2007, 07:32 PM

If they do, we should mention to them our plan and see if they would donate 10-15...

I wouldn't think so. Nor would I ask (please don't! Or at least please don't mention the site's name if you do!) This site needs to remain completely it's own entity with no affiliations. I'm more than happy to pay for my own flags if/when they become available.

Niagara Ice Dogs

10-09-2007, 07:34 PM

Sounds good, and as an FYI http://www.mrx.ca/ runs and designed the Dogs website... Company based out of Hamilton.

WellandDogsFan

10-09-2007, 07:34 PM

I wouldn't think so. Nor would I ask (please don't! Or at least please don't mention the site's name if you do!) This site needs to remain completely it's own entity with no affiliations. I'm more than happy to pay for my own flags if/when they become available.
I agree, we need to pay for our own things. its just another way to support our team!

AlphaDog

10-09-2007, 07:34 PM

Hey how about we get black tee shirts with the IceDogs logo on the front and on the back we put something like:

December 7th
THE INVASION

with camo pants

Well we can't wear those t-shirts AND our jerseys.. and jerseys are a must!!

BUUUUT... maybe we could have someone make up a big banner sign!!?? Like the kind that goes across 10 seats!? With HUGE letters...

Breaking news...
I_C_E_D_O_G_S___I_N_V_A_D_E___B_A_T_T_A_L_I_O_N

WellandDogsFan

10-09-2007, 07:35 PM

Thats a great idea too. you are right Sweaters are a must!

Niagara Ice Dogs

10-09-2007, 07:35 PM

Interesting that you guys say this... I called the team to see if they use a bus company that I could tap into, and they wanted me to join forces w/ them... Reluctant to do so...

Anyway, looking forward to our trip on the 7th.

AlphaDog

10-09-2007, 07:57 PM

OH OH OH... know what we SHOULD do...

What time does the bus leave? We should drive up and stay next to the bus on the highway with all our car flags - to show the team our support while we drive! I think it would be pretty cool if they players looked out and saw a big convoy of cars next to them all with IceDogs flags flapping in the wind as they drove to Brampton.

WellandDogsFan

10-09-2007, 07:59 PM

they like to arrive two hours prior to the game (I read that somewhere) so I would guess they are leaving between 3 and 4. That would be too early for me.

AlphaDog

10-09-2007, 08:03 PM

they like to arrive two hours prior to the game (I read that somewhere) so I would guess they are leaving between 3 and 4. That would be too early for me.

Me too. I like to leave early when heading abroad because you can never plan enough for bad traffic, but that's a bit early.

Rolston87

10-09-2007, 09:12 PM

Man.. I wish the IceDogs jerseys would get back in stock.
I really want one for the roadtrip.

RioBravo

10-09-2007, 09:14 PM

I thought they had tons last game?

TheQuietOne

10-09-2007, 09:15 PM

Any adult jerseys are sold out until December 20th, only youth sizes remain.

Rolston87

10-09-2007, 09:16 PM

It's so f'ing frustrating.

WellandDogsFan

10-09-2007, 10:25 PM

Bear in mind its not the Dogs fault. #1 the merchandise is FLYING off the shelves and #2 reebok is having a very hard time fulfilling orders for all levels of hockey (including the NHL)

AlphaDog

10-10-2007, 08:29 AM

Bear in mind its not the Dogs fault. #1 the merchandise is FLYING off the shelves and #2 reebok is having a very hard time fulfilling orders for all levels of hockey (including the NHL)

..and I heard on the news yesterday that Nike will be dropping it's Bauer line of hockey sports gear (clothing, equipment, etc) due to lack of interest in it in the States. So maybe all the business is being shifted to Reebok (either that or those Sidney Crosbey commercials are really paying off!)

GoDogsGo

10-10-2007, 09:28 AM

try front row sports in thorold...they have dogs jersey's....

WellandDogsFan

10-10-2007, 09:31 AM

try front row sports in thorold...they have dogs jersey's....
How much are they selling them for?

GoDogsGo

10-10-2007, 09:46 AM

Front Row Sports
133 Front Street North
Thorold Ontario
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
phone: 905-680-4588
fax: 905-680-5455

$119...lots there...they say.

WellandDogsFan

10-10-2007, 09:47 AM

Good info Those that dont have sweaters yet will be glad to hear that. You may want to start a thread for that so this info doesnt get lost within this thread.

AlphaDog

10-10-2007, 11:12 AM

I just got back from the IceDogs office. I had to pick up tickets for the rest of the October home games. I already have an Oct.18th ticket (sec.L/row G/seat17) but couldnt get that seat for 2 of the other games, but will be in same section/row, but seat 12, then back to seat 17 for the last game of the month.

I talked to Denise - she loved our idea for putting flags on our cars for our convoy by the way! - and there WILL be car flags available for sale soon. The kind that clip on to the window. I'll probably buy 3 - one for each window and take off the clip on the other one and stick it on my antenna.

If we could get each car sporting at least 2 each, that would be great!

WellandDogsFan

10-10-2007, 11:14 AM

Fantastic news! I would like a couple for sure. I also would like to get flags that we can waive during the game, like you see at NHL games.

GoDogsGo

10-10-2007, 11:19 AM

great news... i'll be getting a few for sure too

ItsGameTime

10-10-2007, 01:09 PM

I wonder if St. Catharines Transit would mind a few car flags... as that is my mode of transportation!

GoDogsGo

10-10-2007, 01:16 PM

lol... give it a try...

AlphaDog

10-10-2007, 08:31 PM

Fantastic news! I would like a couple for sure. I also would like to get flags that we can waive during the game, like you see at NHL games.

Well if all goes well we'll have a big cotton sheet attached to 2 wooden sticks (hockey stick butts?) and we can put something in huge letters across that, and stretch it over like 6 or 8 seats :)

LIke I said before, "ICEDOGS INVADE BATTALION" in huge letters right behind visitor's bench would be nice to see on TV :D

Anyone know if local printing/graphics companies could make something up like that? Maybe on a 2' x 12' sheet of plastic or vinyl?

WellandDogsFan

10-10-2007, 08:33 PM

Well if all goes well we'll have a big cotton sheet attached to 2 wooden sticks (hockey stick butts?) and we can put something in huge letters across that, and stretch it over like 6 or 8 seats :)

LIke I said before, "ICEDOGS INVADE BATTALION" in huge letters right behind visitor's bench would be nice to see on TV :D

Anyone know if local printing/graphics companies could make something up like that? Maybe on a 2' x 12' sheet of plastic or vinyl?
I can check around here in Welland for pricing. Would be nice if someone here on the forum has printing connections!

AlphaDog

10-10-2007, 08:33 PM

BTW: Nice signature graphic WellandDogsFan. (and thanks for keeping it thin - that way if a page has like 5 of your posts, the signature picture isn't overpowering taking up all the page each time). Good stuff!

WellandDogsFan

10-10-2007, 08:34 PM

AlphaDog

10-10-2007, 08:39 PM

I can check around here in Welland for pricing. Would be nice if someone here on the forum has printing connections!

Or if we can fine letter stenciling we could just spraypaint it. But using paint, stencils would have to be a must otherwise it would just look cheap/crappy. But I'd still prefer to get it done at a graphics place that can do a good job and pay the 20 or 30 bucks for it.

Reimer Graphics did some decals for my car years ago, and it looks like they're still going strong (2 brothers used to be the entire operation). I'll send them an email... some of the type of stuff they do is murals and such

http://www.reimergraphics.com/Reimer%20Graphics/Murals%203.html

http://www.reimergraphics.com/Reimer%20Graphics/Murals%206.html

Wow! They've moved! They used to be out on Line 4 or somewhere in NOTL, now they're right around the corner from me in St. Catharines!! I'll let you know if I hear back from 'em.

WellandDogsFan

10-10-2007, 08:42 PM

Reimer Graphics did some decals for my car years ago, and it looks like they're still going strong (2 brothers used to be the entire operation). I'll send them an email... some of the type of stuff they do is murals and such
http://www.reimergraphics.com/Reimer%20Graphics/Murals%203.html
http://www.reimergraphics.com/Reimer%20Graphics/Murals%206.html
They do great work.

GoDogsGo

10-10-2007, 08:51 PM

wow..nice stuff...

AlphaDog

10-10-2007, 10:33 PM

These are just ideas.... it would be about a 1.5 foot tall by 10 foot long banner...

and of course the icedogfans.com part could be removed - just a shameless plug, but it's tucked away :)

... and the "ICEDOG FANS" could just be 'ICEDOGS' (but it would be embarassing if we lost!)

Quizzer83

10-11-2007, 12:46 AM

Personally, I like the "BREAKING NEWS:" one myself.

GoDogsGo

10-11-2007, 08:48 AM

love the banners... looks great... I would leave icedogfans...

WellandDogsFan

10-11-2007, 08:50 AM

Love them but shouldnt it read IceDogsFans (or IceDogs) invade the Bunker?? we arent invading the team (not possible) we are invading their space....

GoDogsGo

10-11-2007, 08:52 AM

lol good eye...sgt wellanddogsfan... do you have an invasion plan all worked up...with snipers etc...LOL

WellandDogsFan

10-11-2007, 08:53 AM

Well you know, being a Former Marine, yes there is an invasion plan in place. I did the dry run last Monday and it worked out pretty well!

GoDogsGo

10-11-2007, 08:57 AM

lol...
you guys should let the standard know your invading.... it would be great for team support....and show how loyal the fans are.

WellandDogsFan

10-11-2007, 08:58 AM

lol...
you guys should let the standard know your invading.... it would be great for team support....and show how loyal the fans are.
Now there is an idea!
Hey we need a PR guy for the site and all its members!

GoDogsGo

10-11-2007, 09:10 AM

good thinking...

AlphaDog

10-11-2007, 04:12 PM

Love them but shouldnt it read IceDogsFans (or IceDogs) invade the Bunker?? we arent invading the team (not possible) we are invading their space....

Ok I'll change it to ICEDOGS INVADE BRAMPTON or ICEDOG FANS INVADE BRAMPTON later tonight after the game.

'Still trying to catch up on today's posts before I have to leave for the game tonight :)

AlphaDog

10-11-2007, 04:15 PM

Now there is an idea!
Hey we need a PR guy for the site and all its members!

Does anyone know the arena announcer, or the game radio announcer or know someone who knows?

If we could spread the word about this, we could make it just crazy huge. A sellout at Brampton - ALL DOG FANS. Hah...

WellandDogsFan

10-11-2007, 10:06 PM

Does anyone know the arena announcer, or the game radio announcer or know someone who knows?

If we could spread the word about this, we could make it just crazy huge. A sellout at Brampton - ALL DOG FANS. Hah...
I talk with the radio announcer (Chuck LaFleur) every time I see him. I could let him know that there is going to be a huge following. I believe he mentioned the number of fans at Brampton last monday. He kept giving me the thumbs up sign from the press box.

AlphaDog

10-11-2007, 10:27 PM

I talk with the radio announcer (Chuck LaFleur) every time I see him. I could let him know that there is going to be a huge following. I believe he mentioned the number of fans at Brampton last monday. He kept giving me the thumbs up sign from the press box.

Maybe he could even mention that IceDogFans.com is organizing it :D (I'm a media whore, what can I say)

I talked to Ref (on here) at the game tonight, and he said someone took a picture of all of you wearing Icedogs jerseys surrounding the Brampton mascot Sarge all giving the thumbs up while he was giving the thumbs down. I gotta see that shot!!

WellandDogsFan

10-11-2007, 11:29 PM

Maybe he could even mention that IceDogFans.com is organizing it :D (I'm a media whore, what can I say)

I talked to Ref (on here) at the game tonight, and he said someone took a picture of all of you wearing Icedogs jerseys surrounding the Brampton mascot Sarge all giving the thumbs up while he was giving the thumbs down. I gotta see that shot!!
That pic is on the other fan site.