Steve Violetta
Steve Violetta
attached business certainly combined continuing conversation felt number original raise reach selling serious tickets
That certainly was not our original intent, to say, 'Let's play chicken,' when all along, we were going to yank the blackout. We were serious enough about selling enough tickets that we attached a number to it. We didn't reach that number, but we got enough movement, combined with continuing this conversation about business involvement, that we felt we'd accomplished enough to raise the blackout.
companies explained fans season trying
I probably got a half-dozen e-mails from fans and season ticket-holders like that. But once I explained to the season ticket-holders that really what we're trying to do is get companies on board, I think they understood.
additional average based instead meant million paid price season ticket
If we had the average ticket price this season instead of $35, it would have meant an additional $8 million based on paid attendance.
fast frankly game hardly people reception stunned
The reception has been unbelievable. People frankly are stunned at how fast the game is at that level. You can hardly keep up with the puck.