Road Trip --- Brampton --- December 7

[Niagara Ice Dogs]

A road trip to see the Brampton Battalion is being organized for December 7th. There are about ten people confirmed so far.

I've talked to the Battalion ticket staff, and they are going to hold 40 tickets in a block for the game on the 7th. If you are interested in a ticket, please let me know ASAP.

The plan is to meet at OUR arena on the 7th at about 5pm, and head up as a convoy from there. If you want to go and are in need of a ride, please speak up.

Hoping we can secure this and make it a reality! Look forward to your feedback!

[GoDogsGo]

ticket prices are? and Dec 7 is a?... too lazy right now to look it up....
But thanks for posting that info... hope it all works out and If I can I will go for sure...

[AlphaDog]

I'm IN!!! Will have room for one (MAYBE). (Preferably a smoker - I don't smoke - except when I'm in my car!) I'll give this girl I know a call to see if she wants to go, she's been to a few home games already.

[AlphaDog]

DEC.7th is a FRIDAY.

[Niagara Ice Dogs]

Tickets will be 15 bucks a pop, plus applicable taxes ( I THINK ) ... I'll confirm and let you know tomorrow.

[GoDogsGo]

thanks........

[WellandDogsFan]

Where are the tickets they are holding?

I am in, can take up to 5 more. Sorry but my van is a no smoking zone. but its not that long of a trip.

[Niagara Ice Dogs]

Visitors side... meaning ... centre ( or close to ) on the visitors side...

[WellandDogsFan]

behind the Dogs bench? or opposite the dogs bench? I have to tell you, I could tell the guys loved seeing all us us two rows behind the bench!

[Niagara Ice Dogs]

behind the Dogs bench ... I'll confirm tomorrow and let you know.

[WellandDogsFan]

behind the Dogs bench ... I'll confirm tomorrow and let you know.
OUTSTANDING!!!!!

[Schtick]

I may be interested in going, once you get all the details ironed out.

[IceDogArmy]

hey guys i'n in

[AlphaDog]

Do they sell car flags???? That is a MUST.

[Rolston87]

I'm in for sure.
I'll need to saddle up with one of you guys.

[WellandDogsFan]

Do they sell car flags???? That is a MUST.
I agree. last I heard they were getting them soon. I will confirm this thursday night.

[Schtick]

I agree. last I heard they were getting them soon. I will confirm this thursday night.


NICEEE!!!

Those would be GREAT!!

[TheQuietOne]

I'll need to check on exam schedules before I commit to the trip, but it definitely sounds like a good time.

[RioBravo]

I would be in but I don't have a way up to Brampton.

[Niagara Ice Dogs]

Welland Dogs Fan mentioned he had some room -- ? Rio, you may want to check with him.

[WellandDogsFan]

Yup, so far I have three (including me). have room for 3 or 4 more.

[Quizzer83]

If I don't have an exam, it sounds like a great idea.

[Rolston87]

Who are the other two you have?

[WellandDogsFan]

someone not on this site and niagara_icedogs have booked passage with me so far

[WellandDogsFan]

ok my van is quickly filling up! I now have room for 2-3 more.

[strohs]

darn, I have ice hockey on fridays right after work, so don't think I will be able to attend :(

[WellandDogsFan]

Ok well the game in Brampton is a week away. Who all is in? I have 5 in my van. I know a lot of people have responded to this thread but now that the game is closer, we should see who is going and where everyone wants to sit.

[Quizzer83]

I'm in... in terms of seating, I'd prefer to sit with the rest of the Dogs fans... :)

[AlphaDog]

I'll PROBABLY be driving up (will follow WDF), depending on the weather. My car SUCKS in the snow.

[RioBravo]

As much as I would LOVE to head out to this one, I just do not have the money at the moment. Have fun guys!

[GoDogsGo]

have a great time.. dont forget to think of us that are left behind... have a few for us....

[Baller]

My cousion and I will definatly be going to Brampton for Dec. 7th. We would also like to sit with all the Ice Dogs fans as well! plan on just getting tickets there at the arena on game day i assume!!

[WellandDogsFan]

Yeah we are going to be getting our tickets that day. Shouldnt be a problem at all. Last time we went to Brampton, we didnt have a problem get tickets in the section behind the Dogs bench. A lot of fans were in attendance dressed up as emtpy seats.:p

[ItsGameTime]

Yeah we are going to be getting our tickets that day. Shouldnt be a problem at all. Last time we went to Brampton, we didnt have a problem get tickets in the section behind the Dogs bench. A lot of fans were in attendance dressed up as emtpy seats.:p
that was also a holiday monday... but youre right i dont see a problem getting walk up tickets in brampton even for a Friday night game

[WellandDogsFan]

that was also a holiday monday... but youre right i dont see a problem getting walk up tickets in brampton even for a Friday night game
Even more reason to go to a game, everyone was home from work!! :D

Have you decided if you are going yet?

[ItsGameTime]

Even more reason to go to a game, everyone was home from work!! :D

Have you decided if you are going yet?

Not yet, we will have to see, maybe though. I haven't been home in like 4 months so Im sure Im going to be busy catching up with all my friends... I want to go though... we will just have to see what my availability is like on Friday night!

[WellandDogsFan]

Not yet, we will have to see, maybe though. I haven't been home in like 4 months so Im sure Im going to be busy catching up with all my friends... I want to go though... we will just have to see what my availability is like on Friday night!
Bring your friends with you to the game. the more the merrier.

[ItsGameTime]

Bring your friends with you to the game. the more the merrier.

Surprisingly, many of them don't like going to games. Most of them have played a high level of hockey for most of their lives but don't care for paying to watch hockey, most of them don't even follow the NHL with any regularity, we will see if I can do some convincing :cool:

[WellandDogsFan]

Cool. Hope to see you there!

[ItsGameTime]

Cool. Hope to see you there!

Definitely, hope to be there

[RioBravo]

Im gonna try and pull a few strings and get up there with WDF.

[AlphaDog]

Surprisingly, many of them don't like going to games. Most of them have played a high level of hockey for most of their lives but don't care for paying to watch hockey, most of them don't even follow the NHL with any regularity, we will see if I can do some convincing :cool:

I was the same way. I didn't really start watching hockey until I stopped playing when I was around 16. When you're so involved in your own team in person, it can be hard to care about how another team does.

[ItsGameTime]

I was the same way. I didn't really start watching hockey until I stopped playing when I was around 16. When you're so involved in your own team in person, it can be hard to care about how another team does.
It's true, it's almost anti-climatic in a sense that after being the one on the ice for so long you are a secondary observer.

[RioBravo]

Hopefully we can decide on a section and all the Dogs fans can sit in the same one.

[TheQuietOne]

Brampton tip: Buy end seats for $12 and then sit wherever you want. They never have any full sections.

[Quizzer83]

FYI:

It's "Toys For Tots" night in Brampton on Friday (read: Teddy Bear Toss). I'll be bringing a bear.

I also posted on the NOOF asking for the etiquette regarding the visiting team fans and when to throw your bear onto the ice. Responses are mixed at the moment as to what to do; I will post what I plan on doing once a few more people reply at the NOOF.

[RioBravo]

Quick question...What is NOOF?

[ItsGameTime]

Quick question...What is NOOF?
Stands for New OHL Open Forum

[RioBravo]

Whats the address?

[ItsGameTime]

Whats the address?
http://www.rinkratmag.com/noof.html

[WellandDogsFan]

I plan on bringing a teddy bear to the game and will toss it when the home teams scores their first goal. Personally, I think its the right thing to do. Its one thing to go into somebody elses rink and cheer against their team its another to disrespect them. Do I like Brampton? No way, but I also wont do anything to reflect poorly on our orginazation in any way.

[Baller]

I agree. It is tough to say that we will be somewhat supporting the cheering of a Brampton goal by throwing a teddy bear on the ice when they score, but its Christmas time, and its time to think of all those less fortunate that don't get the opportunities that most of us receive in life, let alone the everyday opportunity to get out and probably watch a exciting hockey game like we are all blessed to do, do to mabey price or other constraints. I definaty plan on bringing a teddy bear to the Brampton game. I think it is not only the right thing to do, but also it would show how much class ICE DOGS fan have, even when we are totally tring to get down the other teams neck any other time. Lets all show the league the ICE DOGS spirit, class, and commitment, and bring a teddy bear for all those that are attending this fridays game!

p.s. Is the ICE DOGS goign to do something like this for the holidays at our home rink??

[Quizzer83]

WDF:

Check the NOOF again; it appears that SimonTheSignGuy is singing a slightly revised tune from before.

[WellandDogsFan]

I agree. It is tough to say that we will be somewhat supporting the cheering of a Brampton goal by throwing a teddy bear on the ice when they score, but its Christmas time, and its time to think of all those less fortunate that don't get the opportunities that most of us receive in life, let alone the everyday opportunity to get out and probably watch a exciting hockey game like we are all blessed to do, do to mabey price or other constraints. I definaty plan on bringing a teddy bear to the Brampton game. I think it is not only the right thing to do, but also it would show how much class ICE DOGS fan have, even when we are totally tring to get down the other teams neck any other time. Lets all show the league the ICE DOGS spirit, class, and commitment, and bring a teddy bear for all those that are attending this fridays game!

p.s. Is the ICE DOGS goign to do something like this for the holidays at our home rink??
Yes the Dogs will be doing something like this between now and the last home game before Christmas. As soon as I hear something I will post it, but I am sure IGT will know before any of us.

Just remember folks, we wont be celebrating Bramptons first goal, we will be helping out kids that could really use a hand.

[WellandDogsFan]

WDF:

Check the NOOF again; it appears that SimonTheSignGuy is singing a slightly revised tune from before.
I just emailed the Battalion to clarify this for me. Once I hear from them, I will post what they said.

[RioBravo]

http://www.rinkratmag.com/noof.html

Thanks alot, maybe I will sign up for it sometime. Interesting to here other fans point of view.

[myleslong]

Call me"no class" but I plan to avoid this whole protocol dilemna. I will NOT be bringing any toy/teddy bear to the Brampton game. While I will applaud the generosity and sportsmanship of the Brampton fans, I plan to make any or all of my donations at the Jack.
I brought food at both the food drives the Dogs held,and have purchased half and half tix at every game I've attended,both home and away,and will do so in Brampton. I am not particularly concerned that Brampton fans see us as generous-I'd rather demonstrate that to local fans-"charity begins at home".
No, it's not an either-or kind of thing. If you want to help kids in Brampton, knock yourself out. My $.02 worth .GO DOGS!

[WellandDogsFan]

I didnt realize you were going myles... are chick and connie going to be joining you?

[myleslong]

I didnt realize you were going myles... are chick and connie going to be joining you?
That's up in the air right now, but I think so. I told them yesterday that they were welcome to ride with me,however,I was then planning to go to our daughter's home(in Toronto) after the game.Now, it appears I'll be coming home right after the game.
I'll be touching base with Chick and Connie,and will let you know.I expect,however,that you can add three names to your list. GO DOGS!

[WellandDogsFan]

thats great! I was going to call them but we dont have room in the van. glad they may make it!

[ADOGFAN]

Heidi and I would like to sit with everyone as at the game We will not be able to attened Thursday nights game. Please put us in for two tickets and could someone let us know where and what time to meet up with everyone at the rink in Brampton, as we are coming from Mississauga.

[AlphaDog]

Brampton tip: Buy end seats for $12 and then sit wherever you want. They never have any full sections.

Sounds good to me! Although you could have a jerk usher that says "ok, sit where you want as long as it's in the end sections since that's what you paid for". And with my luck the rink would be packed and I'd get stuck in some crappy corner seat. :(

Environment Canada is predicting a winter storm over the next day - I'm just hoping things are cleared up come Friday.

[AlphaDog]

I plan on bringing a teddy bear to the game and will toss it when the home teams scores their first goal. Personally, I think its the right thing to do. Its one thing to go into somebody elses rink and cheer against their team its another to disrespect them. Do I like Brampton? No way, but I also wont do anything to reflect poorly on our orginazation in any way.

Haha, what happens if we get shut out - do you take the teddy bear home in embarrassment? :eek:

[AlphaDog]

Heidi and I would like to sit with everyone as at the game We will not be able to attened Thursday nights game. Please put us in for two tickets and could someone let us know where and what time to meet up with everyone at the rink in Brampton, as we are coming from Mississauga.

No game Thursday - Friday @[NO EMAIL POSTING ALLOWED] Brampton is our next game.

As for where to meet - I was hoping everyone would meet at the Jack front parking lot around 4:30 / 5ish then all drive up together (with our flags hanging out our car windows!)

[AlphaDog]

re: throwing teddy bears on ice


p.s. Is the ICE DOGS goign to do something like this for the holidays at our home rink??

THat would be a good idea. Especially if we had stuffed DOGS. Get people to buy them then toss them on the ice after each IceDog goal, give them to needy families.

[Quizzer83]

Haha, what happens if we get shut out - do you take the teddy bear home in embarrassment? :eek:

From what I've read, no goals = bears go onto the ice at the end of regulation.

[WellandDogsFan]

This is taken from an email from the Battalion:

There will not be a Teddy Bear toss … just a Toy Drive and a chuck-a-puck contest.

Before the game, the Peel Regional Police will be accepting toys & gifts for underpriviledge children and selling foam pucks for a closest to centre-ice contest toss in the first intermission.
A Teddy Bear toss used to be the common practice, but the organizing committee wanted to explore better ways to raise funds two seasons ago.

This is the only night each season, a chuck-a-puck contest occurs.

[RioBravo]

Everybody sit behind the dogs bench!

[WellandDogsFan]

Well, my van is full now. Still interested in going up in a caravan though. Not sure of our departure time as of yet. If you want to go up in a caravan, let me know and we will coordinate as to what time we are leaving and from where. I will be picking up most of our passengers from the Jack.

[AlphaDog]

Well, my van is full now. Still interested in going up in a caravan though. Not sure of our departure time as of yet. If you want to go up in a caravan, let me know and we will coordinate as to what time we are leaving and from where. I will be picking up most of our passengers from the Jack.

If I'm still able to go Friday night I'll meet up with everyone at the Jack. THe person I was going to go with is working but I'll see if she can swap her shift :)

[WellandDogsFan]

Cool, thats two cars. who else??

[RioBravo]

I know 3 others that are going.

[AlphaDog]

I know 3 others that are going.

Make sure everyone knows we're meeting at the rink and driving together!

[fishfan51]

Myself and a buddy are going up.....what time should we be at the arena to join the caravan...Also do you plan on taking the 407 (way faster and avoids the traffic on a Friday night.)

[WellandDogsFan]

I am not sure what time we are leaving yet. yes I will be taking the 407, dont want to deal with Friday night traffic.

[brendan_435]

well guys, i gotta work this friday. i would love to go but i can't. anyone interested in the december 15 game against the belleville? i would love to go...
anyone else?

[WellandDogsFan]

I am thinking that 4:30 would be a good time to leave on Friday. What do the other drivers that are going up think about that time?

[AlphaDog]

I am thinking that 4:30 would be a good time to leave on Friday. What do the other drivers that are going up think about that time?

DOesn't bother me. I'm not TOO into walking around the rink for hours before the game though, but I'll go with everyone else no matter what time you decide on.

[ItsGameTime]

I will be at the game ladies and gentlemen. ADOGFAN has just posted a thread that spoke to me in the language of free tickets! So now me and my friend are going to enjoy the game.

[AlphaDog]

I will be at the game ladies and gentlemen. ADOGFAN has just posted a thread that spoke to me in the language of free tickets! So now me and my friend are going to enjoy the game.

Right on. You guys meeting up with the rest of us at the Jack first and driving up in the convoy?

[ItsGameTime]

Right on. You guys meeting up with the rest of us at the Jack first and driving up in the convoy?

I'm actually at my mom's in Mississauga right now so I will not be meeting at the Jack. I would seem pointless. :D

[fishfan51]

Can't make 4:30...I have to work until 4:00. Have to shower and change, we were planning on leaving at 5pm.

[AlphaDog]

Personally I would prefer a 5pm departure. 'Get there around 6 - that's still 1.5 hours to walk around before game time.

[ItsGameTime]

Emmerton has a PP goal and a SH assist in the first period already against Kitchener... uh oh spaghettios.

[WellandDogsFan]

ok 5PM time of departure it is.

[fishfan51]

5pm....count us in!!! We'll be there!! Meet in the front parking lot, in front of the main doors???

[GoDogsGo]

so how many are going so far....
take pic before you leave send it into the dogs office...

[WellandDogsFan]

5pm....count us in!!! We'll be there!! Meet in the front parking lot, in front of the main doors???
I have sent a PM to you

[Rolston87]

Everything sounds good now.
I'll be there before 5.

[WellandDogsFan]

Ok Guys, I am outta here. RB, I will see you at Timmies. everyone else I will see you at the Jack!

[AlphaDog]

I'm heading out now too for the Jack to meet up with everyone. Gotta get gas and some other stuff to do but will be there aroud 4:30. GO - DOGS - GO

PS: If my black IceDogs flag is still flying from my window at the Jack, SOMEONE please remind me to take it off before we hit the highway! :)

[RioBravo]

I forgot to remind ya...sorry!

[AlphaDog]

I forgot to remind ya...sorry!

Yah I drove the entire trip with the IceDogs flag flying !! Doesn't look MUCH worse for the wear though. :)