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Big Dog · 01-19-2010, 09:58 AM

The Missouri Maverick's have blocked out a section of seats for Planeteers for the Wichita Thunder game on Saturday, February 27th at 7:05pm. Let's get a group together and have some fun!

Process: Call 816-252-7825 during business hours and ask for Mike Fisher. Tell Mike you are part of the Chiefs Planet group and need tickets. The tickets we blocked out are Rinkside tickets in section 104. These normally sell for $25, but will be sold for $16 to our group. Master Card, Visa, American Express, and Discover can all be used for the tickets. Tickets will then be available at will call, where they can be picked up anytime including game day.

Helpful Information:

-Doors open at 6pm
-Games usually are over around 9:30pm (depending on ot and shootouts)
-Parking is free
-Beer and mixed drinks are available in the arena but, like all stadiums, it's not cheap.
-Team Colors: Black, blue and orange. The team recently switched to a primarily black jersey. I say this, although I think it would be kind of fun to wear all Chiefs stuff. (Wichita's team colors have no red)
-Tailgating: Unlike arrowhead, the arena and parking lot are public property in Independence. Open containers are prohibited by law, and there are police in the lot prior to the game. I have heard that if people are tailgating and having beverages that are not identifiable as alchoholic (and not causing problems) they are left alone. If enough people attend and want to tailgate, we'll get a little organized.

**I doubt there is enough interset here to warrant a sticky, so I am going to bump this once a week...sorry to those I annoy.

**Bearcat** · 02-17-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Dog

Interestingly enough (for me) it's not really about the fighting. Many a game goes by without a fight. (Now that I have said that, there will be an unprecedented bench clearing brawl that night) I don't have the experience to know what constitutes high skill hockey. For instance, I can see when someone misses a pass or takes a wide shot, but have no idea how these errors compare to the 'best' players.

What I do love though is the fact these players clearly are doing what they enjoy and putting out 100% most all the time. In that respect it is kind of like a college atmosphere...these players aren't "cakn"...and their drive and love of the sport are clearly evident to me.

Now that being said, I like a good fight as much as the next guy.

An occasional fight is fun, but it takes away from the game after a while.

I love college hockey, for the effort and imperfections... like Fish said, it shows you how good the players are at the NHL level, and there are also scoring chances and other things that you normally wouldn't see in the NHL. A big difference is the positioning of the defenders... when you go from watching an NHL game to a college game, it's like an NHL defender never makes a mistake and is everywhere at once, where as in college you'll get chances to easily skate into the slot and catch defenders out of position. It's not as clamped down as the NHL, which can make it more entertaining.

I'm going to a UNO game in Omaha the night before, so it'll be interesting to compare the two.

**Bearcat** · 02-17-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

Sully does. He's incredible. And I happen to know a bit myself.

Oh yeah, I knew that.

Can't believe I put his name on the list and then forgot he's one of the few who posts in the NHL threads.

**luv** · 02-22-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

Yeah, I guess I'll take your ticket... I'll probably be going to Omaha that weekend, but I'll be back in town by then.

I almost missed this. I was getting ready to say it was still available. I guess I'll see ya Saturday.

**Bearcat** · 02-22-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I almost missed this. I was getting ready to say it was still available. I guess I'll see ya Saturday.

Yeah, I was surprised you didn't respond, since you had asked like 8 times.

Not that I had given you a straight answer before then...

There's going to be a ton of hockey next weekend... the Olympic semifinals Friday, going to the Mavs game in Omaha Friday night, the other Mavs on Saturday, the bronze medal game Saturday, then the gold medal game Sunday.

Perfect timing, because the focus will switch to CBB the following week.

Big Dog · 02-23-2010, 12:20 AM

Well, this is my final shameless bump for this post.

As predicted the sellout is causing the Mavericks to reclaim any unused ticket blocks set aside for groups. Anyone still wishing to get tickets for Saturday will need to contact the Mavs (per the original post) NO LATER THAN 3PM TODAY (Tuesday, February 23). After that time the unsold tickets will be released from their hold.

If you have been hesitant...today is the day!

See you there!

**BigRedChief** · 02-23-2010, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

Sully does. He's incredible. And I happen to know a bit myself.

You guys sitting by me?

Sandyskc · 02-23-2010, 11:28 AM

I hope some more people decide to join us.

Jilly · 02-23-2010, 11:40 AM

Well, I finally got our tickets just now. I'm such a procrastinator. I think we're sitting in row L, but hell if I know.....I didn't pay attention to what he said. I was interested in the fact that it seems I know someone on here I didn't realize I knew. Surprise. Now to figure out the username.

**BigRedChief** · 02-23-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

Well, I finally got our tickets just now. I'm such a procrastinator. I think we're sitting in row L, but hell if I know.....I didn't pay attention to what he said. I was interested in the fact that it seems I know someone on here I didn't realize I knew. Surprise. Now to figure out the username.

I'm a dupe of Gonzo.

Big Dog · 02-23-2010, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jilly

Well, I finally got our tickets just now. I'm such a procrastinator. I think we're sitting in row L, but hell if I know.....I didn't pay attention to what he said. I was interested in the fact that it seems I know someone on here I didn't realize I knew. Surprise. Now to figure out the username.

Well, if it's me, I apologize up front.

**Bearcat** · 02-23-2010, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Dog

Well, this is my final shameless bump for this post.

As predicted the sellout is causing the Mavericks to reclaim any unused ticket blocks set aside for groups. Anyone still wishing to get tickets for Saturday will need to contact the Mavs (per the original post) NO LATER THAN 3PM TODAY (Tuesday, February 23). After that time the unsold tickets will be released from their hold.

If you have been hesitant...today is the day!

See you there!

Glad they're doing well at the gate... I won't be in Omaha nearly as much next year, so I'll probably end up watching the other Mavs quite a bit.

Then again, UNO is making strides. They just beat #1 Miami-Ohio on the road last weekend, who only had 1 conference loss before then...

Jilly · 02-23-2010, 01:38 PM

Nope, I figured out who it is thanks to a tip off from his wife...!

**luv** · 02-25-2010, 07:27 PM

Looking forward to some hockey. Trying to decide whether to go pick up my tix when I get into town tomorrow, or get them at the window before the game.

01-19-2010, 09:58 AM
Big Dog gimme 3 stacks of high society Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Grain Valley, MO Casino cash: $10004900	Chiefs Planet night at the Mavs The Missouri Maverick's have blocked out a section of seats for Planeteers for the Wichita Thunder game on Saturday, February 27th at 7:05pm. Let's get a group together and have some fun! Process: Call 816-252-7825 during business hours and ask for Mike Fisher. Tell Mike you are part of the Chiefs Planet group and need tickets. The tickets we blocked out are Rinkside tickets in section 104. These normally sell for $25, but will be sold for $16 to our group. Master Card, Visa, American Express, and Discover can all be used for the tickets. Tickets will then be available at will call, where they can be picked up anytime including game day. Helpful Information: -Doors open at 6pm -Games usually are over around 9:30pm (depending on ot and shootouts) -Parking is free -Beer and mixed drinks are available in the arena but, like all stadiums, it's not cheap. -Team Colors: Black, blue and orange. The team recently switched to a primarily black jersey. I say this, although I think it would be kind of fun to wear all Chiefs stuff. (Wichita's team colors have no red) -Tailgating: Unlike arrowhead, the arena and parking lot are public property in Independence. Open containers are prohibited by law, and there are police in the lot prior to the game. I have heard that if people are tailgating and having beverages that are not identifiable as alchoholic (and not causing problems) they are left alone. If enough people attend and want to tailgate, we'll get a little organized. **I doubt there is enough interset here to warrant a sticky, so I am going to bump this once a week...sorry to those I annoy.
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02-23-2010, 12:20 AM	#65
Big Dog gimme 3 stacks of high society Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Grain Valley, MO Casino cash: $10004900	Well, this is my final shameless bump for this post. As predicted the sellout is causing the Mavericks to reclaim any unused ticket blocks set aside for groups. Anyone still wishing to get tickets for Saturday will need to contact the Mavs (per the original post) NO LATER THAN 3PM TODAY (Tuesday, February 23). After that time the unsold tickets will be released from their hold. If you have been hesitant...today is the day! See you there! __________________ If you are going to run with the big dogs, you had better learn to pee in the tall grass!
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02-23-2010, 11:28 AM	#67
Sandyskc Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lee's Summit Casino cash: $10005383	I hope some more people decide to join us.
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02-23-2010, 11:40 AM	#68
Jilly MVP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lee's Summit Casino cash: $9984925	Well, I finally got our tickets just now. I'm such a procrastinator. I think we're sitting in row L, but hell if I know.....I didn't pay attention to what he said. I was interested in the fact that it seems I know someone on here I didn't realize I knew. Surprise. Now to figure out the username. __________________ "In most of our human relationships, we spend much of our time reassuring one another that our costumes of identity are on straight." — Ram Dass
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02-23-2010, 01:38 PM	#72
Jilly MVP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lee's Summit Casino cash: $9984925	Nope, I figured out who it is thanks to a tip off from his wife...! __________________ "In most of our human relationships, we spend much of our time reassuring one another that our costumes of identity are on straight." — Ram Dass
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02-25-2010, 07:27 PM	#73
luv You think you can get by this? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $-1170000	Looking forward to some hockey. Trying to decide whether to go pick up my tix when I get into town tomorrow, or get them at the window before the game.
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