SKYBOX, BABY!

[osaraba]

So went with coworker Danielle and her roommate Kate, who got tickets through her organization to their Skybox SUITE for last night's Rangers vs. Panthers game. They lost 1-2. They were winning 1-0 until the end of the third. Yeah; typical.

But enough about the game, let's talk about the experience -- these are suites above the 400 level seating, with AMAZING views of the ice. We got free t-shirts and then later a free bag of loot which included a soft/drawstring backpack, a baseball cap, a different t-shirt, a mini-pennant, stickers, schedule magnet (which I'm bringing into work to put on my cubicle cabinet)... I also got a Rangers player from the 70s to sign my Leetch jersey. Hopefully I will have other "AUTOGRAPH MY CHEST, PLEASE!" opportunities in the future. And maybe from players I've actually seen play.

Kate's bosses were AWESOME. They were really adorable, teasing her the whole time, and obviously tickled that another young girl was a huge fan of the Rangers/hockey in general? One of her bosses, George, is a Devil's fan... and Kate likes Gomez, so there was a lot of banter going back and forth on that topic.

Also, did I mention? OPEN BAR AND FREE FOOD?! Alcoholic, non-alcoholic, hot dogs, chicken fingers, chips & dip, salad, candy & cupcakes from Crumb!

WHEN I SAID I'M GOING TO BE SPOILED FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE, I wasn't kidding! I NEED to do that again! AND ONE DAY I will get rinkside seats! SRSLY!

I've got some pretty good photos. Unfortunately, I left the memory card at home, so won't be able to upload them til tonight/weekend.

I feel INCREDIBLY LUCKY to have been given the opportunity to experience that. Never will I be able to afford that on my own. Thank you, people and friendship and serendipity! <3




On a related note... Devils vs. Blackhawks on St. Patty's Day?

Nice promo from ticketmaster.com: http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/t2p4rs/?dma_id=345

Get a discounted game ticket along with a voucher for a hot dog and beverage (soda or beer)!

Regularly priced $95 tickets are $65.
Regularly priced $70 tickets are $40.

You can add round trip NJT ticket and pay $75 (regular price $95) or $50 (regular price $70).

$50/ticket for all that is a pretty SWEET price. But I haven't followed the Devils like I used to, and chances are I'll be going out for drinks with coworkers.

Comments

[thedreamerworld.livejournal.com]

what no drinking out and about. you suck. :P

[osaraba]

For St. Patty's? I said I'd probably go for drinks with coworkers. Hey, if your coworkers are going out, I'll meet up with you too. =D

Sounds awesome!

[kitzal.livejournal.com]

I would totally go to a game with you! I love going to live sports events. I went to see Mets game with AJ and Sean last year in the old shay stadium and it was so much fun. Games are definitely different in person! I am so excited for you!

Re: Sounds awesome!

[osaraba]

I'll keep it in mind for the next game I go to! =D I've gone to see the Mets at Shea before too! But OMG LOVE going to Rangers games. Just wish tickets were less expensive!

[rnothersuperior.livejournal.com]

Sounds exciting! I've always wanted to do a luxury box game but it's SO expensive. Even splitting it with the max amount of people for a box it's still painfully expensive.

Also, it's funny you should mention the "guys night out" promotion. I was thinking about trying to get a group together for that date and/or a weekend trip to Montreal or Ottawa for one of those games.

[osaraba]

If you end up organizing something for Guys Night Out/trip to Montreal/Ottawa, please keep me in the loop. I'd love to go with (depending on the state of my finances at the time, of course)!