Hey all! I've a choice between going to one of these 2 games:
LA Kings v Ottawa Senators LA Kings v Vancouver Canucks
I know literally nothing about NHL. I'm going cos the atmosphere and experience I've seen of matches looks great! I'm also secretly hoping there's a fight obviously.
Which should I go to? And what are the best seating areas to try and get? I've no idea if goal end, centre etc is best, I've looked prices up so I know what I'm in for.
19 Comments
hateisreality@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 311d
Don't be afraid of high seats in hockey and dress warm...it's chilly in the bowl
Whostosay@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 311d
I had to settle for some high seats to a game and I gotta say, I don't know if I'll buy anything else, had a nice view regardless
hateisreality@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 311d
My favorite place to watch....plus you'll never get an errant pick
heydo@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 311d
Most seats in an arena have a good view of the ice usually.
If you seat in the lower seats along the side of the ice, you should be aware that pucks can fly into those areas sometimes. It's rare, but I have been hit by one before. Felt something hit my foot and looked down to see a puck.
LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone · 4 pts · 311d
Oh I would LOVE that good tip
everett@lemmy.ml · 5 pts · 311d
You could also ask in !hockey@lemmy.ca, which is fairly active by Lemmy standards.
LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone · 4 pts · 311d
Thanks I saw that but I can only see one post?
everett@lemmy.ml · 5 pts · 311d
Might be a federation issue between lemmy.ca and your instance? I see five posts from the last week or so.
LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone · 4 pts · 311d
Ahhh I'll use my other account thanks 😊
ServeTheBeam@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 311d
I would go Kings vs Canucks as they are in the same division. Center ice is also a great spot for a first game so you can see the action on both sides of the ice.
LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone · 5 pts · 311d
Great ideas thanks! Is it worth spending a bit more for a better seat?
Donjuanme@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 311d
There are no bad seats in a hockey arena, in my opinion. I've been to the Kings arena twice and both times sat near the front of the top section. Being close to the front is more important than being close to the ice (said as someone who's never sat near the ice), you can see the entire game play out below your.
Tm12@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 311d
Point taken, but I think Sens would be more exciting. Biased Sens fan who lived in Vancouver.
LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 311d
Thanks exciting how? And what are the chances of a fight? Asking for a friend
Tm12@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 311d
Maybe a division rival would produce more fights.
More exciting meaning more goals. Sens vs Kings had 22 goals in 2 head to head games last year. Compared to 17 goals in 3 games Head to Head with the Canucks.
LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 311d
Ah more goals would be great! Really excited thanks for your help
Tm12@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 311d
Honestly, you’re probably good either way. Live hockey is awesome. Enjoy!
HubertManne@piefed.social · 2 pts · 311d
There are some nhl communities. I block sports ones the moment I see them (Im one of those not into sports people) so I know they exist but im not sure of the name.
neidu3@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 311d
Nah, the only team I follow (Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs) isn't in NHL.