Patrik Elias deserves a full arena on January 17

by Real Big Devils Fan on Jan 8, 2012 10:20 PM EST

Patrik is undenialbly one of the best players to ever put on the NJ sweater and easily our best forward in team history.

Not only on the ice but he represents the organization and carries himself with class and dignity and has done so since the 1995-1996 season. He's been a loyal soldier and turned down more money from other teams to stay in New Jersey. His #26 will be hanging in The Rock's rafters soon after he decides to retire from the game.

It's doubtful we win the Cup in both 2000 and 2003 without him and he has been the pulse of the team, along with Marty, in the last decade.

With that said, I feel us, as fans need to pack The Rock on Tuesday January 17, which is our next home game.
The Devils will honor Patrik's 1,000 NHL games played as a Devil prior to the January 17 contest. Most likely a brief ceremony similar to what the Devils did for Zubrus earlier this season.

It would break my heart to see a lot of empty seats prior to the game that night as I feel Patrik deserves a large crowd and most seats filled by Devils fans chanting his name and giving him a thunderous "thank you" ovation.

Typically a Tuesday night game vs a non-rival such as Winnipeg equates into a crowd of about 12-13k.
I am asking you, the diehard Devils fan and internet savy people to spread the word to other Devils fans that you know and on other Devils blogs and forums, to get a ticket to this game-even if you have not planned on it.

It would not only mean alot to Patrik Elias but to our other younger players to see the pride and passion of the Devils family and fanbase.

The good news is this game is classified as a "30th Anniversary Special Game", which has the cheapest pricing of the Tiered Pricing compared to Premier and Classic games.

The 4 corner sections, which are available via Ticketmaster or the Box Office right now are only $20, the rest of the upper level is a manageable $30. Some lower level seats have a box office price of $55, not too bad to see a NHL game and on a special night for an all time great Devil.

Or, search the secondary market (StubHub, Seatgeek, eBay, etc) and look for deals, they can be had.

In case you were not aware, you can go to this link and see what seats are available at the box office or on Ticketmaster and their pricing.
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200471DEB7E7E2E?artistid=805982&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=9

There are still many tickets left unsold.
We have 9 full days to help fill up The Rock to not only cheer on our Devils in an important game but also to honor an all time great Devil the right way.

Thanks everyone.

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by Matthew Ventolo on Jan 8, 2012 10:26 PM EST reply actions

It's also a Social Media Offer game.

You get a ticket and a $10 food & beverage card for just $30! 100 Level Tix

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/group_corp_start.htmI?l=EN&team=devils&owner=310670&group=400&err=&event=&customerID=

Promo code – DEVILS

Go Cuse!

by nymetsfan1226 on Jan 8, 2012 10:35 PM EST reply actions

Quantities are limited. Cards can be picked up at the Group Sales redemption table, located on the main concourse across from the Fire Lounge, on the day of the game through the first intermission.

Go Cuse!

by nymetsfan1226 on Jan 8, 2012 10:36 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks for posting that!!

It’s also a College Night, $20 upper level tickets purchased in advance online and $25 at the box office by showing your college id.
http://devils.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=73666

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by Real Big Devils Fan on Jan 8, 2012 10:56 PM EST up reply actions

Great post. Totally agree with you.

I’d be there but cannot afford the flight. lol. Then again I would have seasons if I was from NJ.

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by joshd12 on Jan 9, 2012 8:14 AM EST reply actions

Dollar Hot Dogs?

I could have sworn that during the game against the Panthers they announced that the Winnipeg game would be a Dollar Hot Dog night. I remember this because my dad can’t make the game and was even more upset he’d be missing Dollar Hot Dogs (in addition to missing Elias night).

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by Alamoth on Jan 9, 2012 9:28 AM EST reply actions

Yes, they announced that towards the end of the Florida game, good memory!

Even more reason to attend this game.

This is a game that many season ticket holders may have placed their tickets for sales on stubhub or ticketexchange, if you are one of them, think about going yourself and pay tribute to an all time great New Jersey Devil in an important conference game.

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by Real Big Devils Fan on Jan 9, 2012 10:00 AM EST up reply actions

the dollar dogs at the rock are the worst. Quite possibly the worst hotdog after the dodger dog.

"Its the letter D"

by Rory B. Bellows on Jan 9, 2012 1:55 PM EST up reply actions

To each his/her own on the hot dogs

Personally I don’t like them either, but I always see many fans eating them each time there is a $1 hot dog night, to each his.her own.

You can still attend the game hopefully and eat other food.

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by Real Big Devils Fan on Jan 9, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions

oh I’m Definitely going I was just wondering If anyone else noticed the crappiness of the dogs of dollar.

"Its the letter D"

by Rory B. Bellows on Jan 9, 2012 3:14 PM EST up reply actions

Haha those dollar hot dogs are pretty dreadful

Status quo.

by nyynygnjd on Jan 12, 2012 12:05 AM EST up reply actions

So there are 4 separate “promos/special events” for the next game.

Social Media – $1 Hot Dogs – College Night – and Patrik Elias’ 1000th game ceremony.

Should be no excuse not to go!

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by Matthew Ventolo on Jan 9, 2012 11:23 AM EST reply actions

the only thing a devils dollar dog is good for is throwing at ranger fans

"Its the letter D"

by Rory B. Bellows on Jan 9, 2012 1:56 PM EST up reply actions

And getting fans to buy tickets to games apparently.

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by Alamoth on Jan 9, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions

Went on here saw the deal and got 4 tickets for the game! IM READY FOR PATTY!

And Kovalchuk speeds away, great moves, busting through, DID YOU SEE THAT?

by KovyisLove on Jan 9, 2012 12:11 PM EST reply actions

Awesome! I’m doing my part to help get as many people as possible out to the game. Great idea to make this post and spread the word and hopefully we can get this game sold out for Patty.

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by NJallDay on Jan 9, 2012 5:37 PM EST reply actions

Great job and thank you

We can all make a difference in this grassroots method.
Every seat we can help fill up will make a difference.

The Devils put the Social Media offer on their Facebook page today.
That should help too.

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by Real Big Devils Fan on Jan 9, 2012 5:48 PM EST up reply actions

i'll be there!

wooooo

by KenKen on Jan 9, 2012 6:43 PM EST reply actions

ANYONE SITTING IN SECTION 116?

I want to go to this game but I don’t have any Devils fan friends because I’m in Connecticut. Is there anyone sitting in this section? Or better yet is there anyone that has an extra ticket that I could buy from and sit with? Basically I just don’t want to at the game by myself….not as much fun!

by irkenarmada on Jan 10, 2012 10:53 AM EST reply actions

If anyone has an extra let irkenarmada know

Hope you are able to get to the game!

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by Real Big Devils Fan on Jan 10, 2012 2:34 PM EST up reply actions

Extra Pair

Hi Guys,

I’m going to the game but also have an extra pair of 100 level tickets that I’d like to sell to Devils fan for $25 each, so even cheaper than the deal above. They are Section 106, Row 14, seats 11 and 12. Let me know if you anyone is interested.

by scaryterreri on Jan 11, 2012 1:10 PM EST reply actions

Are you sitting in the same section and just have an extra pair? I just might be interested in one maybe 2 of those tickets!

by irkenarmada on Jan 12, 2012 4:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

No I actually found better seats in another section after I had already purchased these. I don’t get a chance to go to that many games and just wanted to get the best bang for my buck. Although admittedly buying 2 different pairs is pretty counter productive. They are electronic so I can email them to you immediately. We could do a paypal transaction if that is cool. You can email me at tpsreporter@gmail.com

by scaryterreri on Jan 12, 2012 8:43 PM EST up reply actions

Just a bump, game is 6 nights away!

Thanks for everyone spreading the message and doing what they can to get people into the arena next Tuesday night.

Any college students? Pass on the College Promo and try to organize a group to the game.

I have never met anyone who had a bad time at The Rock, aside from when the Devils have lost of course, but the time there is fun.

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by Real Big Devils Fan on Jan 11, 2012 6:54 PM EST reply actions

Patty with the GW assist tonight

Yet another game winning play by #26, come out to The Rock this Tuesday to cheer him on.

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by Real Big Devils Fan on Jan 11, 2012 11:55 PM EST reply actions

I have a lower level pair I can't use

I’m out of town for work. Just looking to get my season ticket cost back, which i like 45 bucks each.

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by Devilssection21fan on Jan 12, 2012 5:10 PM EST reply actions

You may want to post the section

If you can’t sell them eventually, try not to let them go to waste and donate them to charity or give them to a close friend so we don’t have two more empty seats.

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by Real Big Devils Fan on Jan 12, 2012 10:16 PM EST up reply actions

$15 upper level ticket promo!!

For this game vs Winnipeg and the January 24 game vs Buffalo only, just announced, I received the email an hour ago.

Pass this on to friends, Devils fans you know, other message boards.

I know some people who already bought tickets will be a little PO’d, but hey, the Devils really want to fill the arena for both games and I am sure this offer won’t be available for any more games this season. On the bright side it can get diehard fans who are really struggling with finances to be able to go at the low price.

You have to get at least a pair per game.
The Offer Code is: january

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/group_corp_start.htmI?l=EN&team=devils&owner=310670&group=486&err=&event=&customerID=

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by Real Big Devils Fan on Jan 12, 2012 10:21 PM EST reply actions

I wish I could

I live in Denver now, and I do love being here, but my goodness, I miss seeing NJ Devils games. I will certainly spread the word to my NJ friends who are die hard fans. Patty is such an important part of this franchise and I’m glad to see he stuck with them since day one. Lots of respect.

by SixSidedDevil on Jan 15, 2012 10:48 PM EST reply actions

Only 1-day aways

Patty’s been on fire lately too, the game winning assist in Edmonton and the game winning goal @ Winnipeg, vintage Patrik Elias re-direction goal.

Hope to see everyone in their seats by 7pm tomorrow night, keep spreading the word to last minute ticket buyers.
This game should mean alot to every Devils fan, Patrik is one of our greats.

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by Real Big Devils Fan on Jan 16, 2012 10:56 AM EST up reply actions

I just bought 2 tickets

This will be my third game this year. LA, NYI and now the Jets. Being home from college for good now, I am hoping to go to about 4-5 more games this year.

by SantonioBurress on Jan 16, 2012 8:57 PM EST reply actions

Great!

Try to get into The Rock early and have a good time, let’s hope they give us a great effort and a big home win.

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by Real Big Devils Fan on Jan 16, 2012 11:00 PM EST up reply actions

I've been to 2 of the 3 same games. (LA and WPG, plus Car)

Go Cuse!

by nymetsfan1226 on Jan 17, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks to those who are supporting Patrik tonight

Arrive early, cheer loud, make a sign if you can and are arts inclined, wear your #26 jersey.

Still time to get tickets, $25 upper level tickets for college students at the box office or $20 if you order them online now.

Social Media offer of $30 with $10 food card and the 2 for 1 promo that costs only $30 for a pair of upper level seats.

Thanks to all who responded to my FanPost and Let’s Go Devils.

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by Real Big Devils Fan on Jan 17, 2012 2:43 PM EST reply actions

is it really dollar hot dog night?

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by NewJerseyTexansFan on Jan 17, 2012 3:35 PM EST reply actions

Affirmative

It is the 2nd $1 hot dog game this season, the last one was Nov 26 vs NYI.

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by Real Big Devils Fan on Jan 17, 2012 3:57 PM EST up reply actions

14,129 was your attendance tonight. (I told a buddy my guess was low 14s after the 2nd period…sooooo okay).

Better tan other Tuesdays so thanks to everyone who went to the game and was pressured into getting tickets through this FanPost!

If more people are into this – we could get an ILWT group package for a game. A meet and greet then the game. Thoughts?

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by Matthew Ventolo on Jan 17, 2012 11:04 PM EST reply actions

Awesome game to be at, my first in like two months, and a sweet scoring performance, only things missing was a Marty shutout and a Kovalchuk hattrick for a perfect night.

And Kovalchuk speeds away, great moves, busting through, DID YOU SEE THAT?

by KovyisLove on Jan 17, 2012 11:59 PM EST reply actions

Rewarding night as a Devils fan

Getting to see Patrik honored to a good Devils crowd of 14 thousand + and of course the scoring outburst and solid overall team win.

For those watching at home, did MSG show the pregame ceremony live?
If they did not it is an injustice and poor coverage.
TSN apparently did show the ceremony for Patrik, and they are not our home broadcast team.

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by Real Big Devils Fan on Jan 18, 2012 9:12 AM EST reply actions