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Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2022 11:17 pm
by WarmUpTheBus
The MSHSL website shows the finals at Braemer and BIG respectively. In the last several years Mariucci (3M) has been the host for both. Is this a permanent change or is Mariucci unavailable? Thanks.
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 12:54 am
by Sparlimb
I thought someone had said earlier this year they bailed on Mariucci because the crowds had been so small. I was there plenty of times where it was a 40 minute wait in 10 degree weather to get a ticket. But the last few times I went there were very small crowds. So I'd guess this is a permanent change.
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 6:55 am
by StanleyCup55
This was discussed in another thread recently and it was determined that no one knows why for sure or if it’s a permanent change or just this year. Covid probably has a lot to do with it. Teams played less games this year as well than usual. I expect things to get back to normal once Covid pandemic is done but that may not be for a few more years so no one really knows what’s going to happen.
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 7:47 am
by elliott70
StanleyCup55 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 6:55 am
This was discussed in another thread recently and it was determined that no one knows why for sure or if it’s a permanent change or just this year. Covid probably has a lot to do with it.
Teams played less games this year as well than usual. I expect things to get back to normal once Covid pandemic is done but that may not be for a few more years so no one really knows what’s going to happen.
For the most part teams have scheduled 25 games (the max) there are some that may not get them all in due to weather, illness or covid.
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 11:58 am
by WarmUpTheBus
Unfortunately the new format has both games at 7PM on March 2rd at the respective arenas.. I will miss the 2-for-1 Wednesday night extravaganza at Mariucci.
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2022 3:38 pm
by ryguyMN
I already paid for the MNHockey 2AA playoff package, so my plan is to watch that live and catch the 6AA final on delay afterwards and avoid any social media/Internet HS hockey content until I get through both games.
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2022 7:55 pm
by ThatMNHockeyGuy62
Most section 2AA coaches did not like the Olympic sheet for section finals. Coupled with dropping attendance for a more expensive venue, I think the switch to Braemar was inevitable.
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2022 8:22 pm
by WestMetro
i’ve maintained the 35W construction both north and south the last 5 years drastically affected Mariucci attendance for both gophers and other events like HS sections . Not the only reason, but part of it .
Now that is done, and there is also lighter rush hour traffic. Things seem to be coming back for Gophers and i think that is at least a part of the equation .
Too late for HS sections though . For all the reasons discussed in this thread
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:18 am
by ryguyMN
In regards to BIG, I believe there would have been more seating on Saturday night had Wayzata's band and cheerleading squad not show up. I'm not saying they shouldn't have been there, I'm just saying they ate up some seating.
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:03 am
by bardown27
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:38 am
by The51
Do you know when they plan on making these available
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:41 am
by bardown27
The51 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:38 am
Do you know when they plan on making these available
They were available at 10am but looks like something is up now where it isn't available for purchase.
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2022 11:43 am
by gitter
What I heard, and take it with a grain of salt, is that because of Covid, they opted not to hold dual at Mariucci. Further I heard that BIG then jumped on the the contract for 6AA Finals and have secured it for a number of years going forward.
Again, not sure how true this is, but is what I had heard.
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2022 11:59 am
by bardown27
bardown27 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:41 am
The51 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:38 am
Do you know when they plan on making these available
They were available at 10am but looks like something is up now where it isn't available for purchase.
Looks like ticket link is working again
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing?eid=19786&
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:12 pm
by StanleyCup55
WestMetro wrote: ↑Sun Feb 27, 2022 8:22 pm
i’ve maintained the 35W construction both north and south the last 5 years drastically affected Mariucci attendance for both gophers and other events like HS sections . Not the only reason, but part of it .
Now that is done, and there is also lighter rush hour traffic. Things seem to be coming back for Gophers and i think that is at least a part of the equation .
Too late for HS sections though . For all the reasons discussed in this thread
You just may be correct here with 35w. Gophers had over 10,000 in attendance Saturday night. I about fell over when I read that.
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2022 5:01 pm
by MNHockeyFan
StanleyCup55 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:12 pm
You just may be correct here with 35w. Gophers had over 10,000 in attendance Saturday night. I about fell over when I read that.
Yep, 10,069 (per the official box score) got to see the Gophers crush the Badgers 8-0. And there were 9,350 on Friday in their 5-0 win.
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:50 pm
by East Side Pioneer Guy
MNHockeyFan wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 5:01 pm
StanleyCup55 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:12 pm
You just may be correct here with 35w. Gophers had over 10,000 in attendance Saturday night. I about fell over when I read that.
Yep, 10,069 (per the official box score) got to see the Gophers crush the Badgers 8-0. And there were 9,350 on Friday in their 5-0 win.
Is that bodies in the house? Or the "tickets sold" number?
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:31 am
by MNHockeyFan
East Side Pioneer Guy wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:50 pm
Is that bodies in the house? Or the "tickets sold" number?
Not sure, just took the numbers off the official box scores.
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:38 am
by TheMNhockey1
MNHockeyFan wrote: ↑Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:31 am
East Side Pioneer Guy wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:50 pm
Is that bodies in the house? Or the "tickets sold" number?
Not sure, just took the numbers off the official box scores.
Defintely tickets sold. usually about 2k no shows at each home game
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:58 pm
by Eagles93
And of course BIG and Braemar are already sold out for tomorrow night.
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 9:00 pm
by bardown27
Eagles93 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:58 pm
And of course BIG and Braemar are already sold out for tomorrow night.
Tickets have been on sale for over 24 hours, what’d you expect?
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 9:20 pm
by Eagles93
I’m disappointed that they moved the games from Mariucci. They’re leaving a lot of money on the table (not to mention upset fans) with this decision.
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 12:21 pm
by East Side Pioneer Guy
What are the expenses and revenuees at Mariucci?
Public school administratorrs have little professional knowledge of market discipline.
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 1:12 pm
by ryguyMN
These games need to be held at a place like Ridder Arena at a minimum.
Re: Sections 2AA and 6AA Finals
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 6:42 pm
by MNHockeyFan
Any stream for this one? I read earlier that it was $9.90 to watch, but can't find the link.