Edmonton Sports Talk - Page 74

Harrison · #**1461** Posted **Sep 27, 2021, 4:53 PM**

How was the attendance during the day? Your photo makes me think it wasn't that great...

Coldrsx · #**1462** Posted **Sep 27, 2021, 5:12 PM**

It was ok, obviously impacted by COVID-19.

TimB09 · #**1463** Posted **Sep 27, 2021, 5:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by Harrison

How was the attendance during the day? Your photo makes me think it wasn't that great...

I heard that it was around 10,000.

Coldrsx · #**1464** Posted **Sep 27, 2021, 5:34 PM**

Yeah, we were estimating 8-10k. Also keep in mind the event was from 930am-630pm with two dozen games so people came and left all day.

kcantor · #**1465** Posted **Sep 27, 2021, 6:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Yeah, we were estimating 8-10k. Also keep in mind the event was from 930am-630pm with two dozen games so people came and left all day.

always interesting to read what was forecast vs what actually happens:

"It’s yet another outstanding opportunity to showcase the city, but unlike the NHL’s Hub City bubble Stanley Cup playoffs and IIHF world juniors and the coming World Triathlon Championships in August with no fans. But the Rugby Sevens event is expected to fill a significant percentage of the 56,302 seats in Commonwealth Stadium.

"The ultra-aggressive approach currently being taken by Edmonton Events, the strategic partnership between the City of Edmonton and Explore Edmonton, is producing results."
...

"The total attendance for the two-day Vancouver event involving two separate draw sessions per day has been, in order, 72,000, 76,116, 77,096, 73,819 and 74,560.

"That works out to a paid admission average of just under 20,000 per draw segment."

if 8 - 10,000 coming and going over the course of the day (are those discrete attendees or 2 - 2,500 coming and going per draw segment with how many of those being comped and not paid) is the result after edmonton events, the city of edmonton and explore edmonton took "an ultra-aggressive approach, perhaps we should give up purchasing and promoting one-off events and finding better places to invest that money.

EdmTrekker · #**1466** Posted **Sep 27, 2021, 8:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by kcantor

always interesting to read what was forecast vs what actually happens:

"It’s yet another outstanding opportunity to showcase the city, but unlike the NHL’s Hub City bubble Stanley Cup playoffs and IIHF world juniors and the coming World Triathlon Championships in August with no fans. But the Rugby Sevens event is expected to fill a significant percentage of the 56,302 seats in Commonwealth Stadium.

"The ultra-aggressive approach currently being taken by Edmonton Events, the strategic partnership between the City of Edmonton and Explore Edmonton, is producing results."
...

"The total attendance for the two-day Vancouver event involving two separate draw sessions per day has been, in order, 72,000, 76,116, 77,096, 73,819 and 74,560.

"That works out to a paid admission average of just under 20,000 per draw segment."

if 8 - 10,000 coming and going over the course of the day (are those discrete attendees or 2 - 2,500 coming and going per draw segment with how many of those being comped and not paid) is the result after edmonton events, the city of edmonton and explore edmonton took "an ultra-aggressive approach, perhaps we should give up purchasing and promoting one-off events and finding better places to invest that money.

As someone who lives out of Canada full time ... I sat and watched the game on TV with friends from many countries. I thought Edmonton was well branded on TV with adds, commentary etc. We watched glued to the TV over the 2 days. Everyone loved the stadium, and views of Edmonton. Also the Rugby TV people made sure references to Edmonton were sprinkled around by the Live TV announcers and it worked!. Great broadcast and I love the Sevens now.

Coldrsx · #**1467** Posted **Sep 27, 2021, 8:12 PM**

Given what the Elks are drawing I felt this was reasonable given COVID19 protocols and the sport but yes, it would be interesting to see the ROI on this. We did receive some very good Global exposure and it a decent amount of people were clearly from out of town. We met people from Calgary, Victoria, Vancouver, Fort Mac, Saskatoon who came in specifically for the event. I'd be curious to know hotel room impact.

Coldrsx · #**1468** Posted **Sep 28, 2021, 1:47 AM**

Nice to see our first pre-season end with a 4-0 win over those Flames.

Great to see Bourgault and Ryan with two points each and Konovalov + Skinner tag teaming for the shutout.

EdmTrekker · #**1469** Posted **Sep 28, 2021, 2:07 AM**

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You have to somewhat admire their conviction to give up their lives or livelihoods for something they strongly believe in.

No I don't have to admire him ... I pity him for his lack of critical thinking skills no doubt the result of low intelligence.

Coldrsx · #**1470** Posted **Sep 29, 2021, 3:38 AM**

Seattle's first ever visit to Rogers Place. Not digging the jerseys on tv but I will give them time.

Nurse with a nice end to (sorta) end.

Perlini looking at home and confident.

Hyman is going to be a machine on this team.

McDavid McDavid'ing.

120mins without a goal... sure preseason but still impressive.

Coldrsx · #**1471** Posted **Sep 30, 2021, 3:04 AM**

Joey Moss locker room tribute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myeJpeeUURg

Rocket252 · #**1472** Posted **Oct 1, 2021, 8:53 PM**

Duncan Keith is getting roasted on social media for his vaccine comments.

Great way to start here in Edmonton Duncan.

What a tire fire.

EdmTrekker · #**1473** Posted **Oct 1, 2021, 9:28 PM**

Where do we go to buy online tickets for the FIFA Mexico and Costa Rica games at Commonwealth on Nov 12th and 16th? I want to order tix now online.

s4.audios · #**1474** Posted **Oct 1, 2021, 11:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by EdmTrekker

Where do we go to buy online tickets for the FIFA Mexico and Costa Rica games at Commonwealth on Nov 12th and 16th? I want to order tix now online.

Same here, can't wait! This is the best Canadian men's squad they have ever had, and are really pushing to make the world cup. They will need as much support as they can get.

Coldrsx · #**1475** Posted **Oct 2, 2021, 3:47 AM**

I just did the math:

Nov 11-16 I will have - 1 Golden Bears hockey, 1 Elks CFL and 2 FIFA.

Coldrsx · #**1476** Posted **Oct 3, 2021, 10:59 PM**

Jessssssssse Puljujarviiiiiiiiiii

Could this be the year that he breaks out? If he and Hyman get going with say 25 and 30Gs each respectfully, this could be a very interesting year.

Landlocked · #**1477** Posted **Oct 4, 2021, 2:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Jessssssssse Puljujarviiiiiiiiiii

Could this be the year that he breaks out? If he and Hyman get going with say 25 and 30Gs each respectfully, this could be a very interesting year.

Both compete hard to get the puck back as well. They could be key for any playoff run as they wear out defensemen.

Coldrsx · #**1478** Posted **Oct 5, 2021, 3:39 AM**

4 unanswered for the win*!

That felt goooood.

*preseason

Drumbones2 · #**1479** Posted **Oct 13, 2021, 8:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by EdmTrekker

Where do we go to buy online tickets for the FIFA Mexico and Costa Rica games at Commonwealth on Nov 12th and 16th? I want to order tix now online.

Soccer on frozen turf and sitting on frozen seats in a blizzard. No thanks.

Coldrsx · #**1480** Posted **Oct 13, 2021, 8:33 PM**

Just bring a blanket.