Hershey Trip?

Would love to go, but its my first daughter’s first birthday on June 6. I thought about celebrating her birthday by introducing her to the sport of hockey, but that won’t fly with the wife.

I’d love to go if my schedule allows it.

For those that are familiar with the area, can you post some recommendations for hotel/motels near the rink? Last time I checked, the Hershey resort near the amusement park was fairly steep in price and we’re trying to maintain an AHL-level budget for this trip…

Also, any estimate on what the tix will be running?

Thanks everyone!

We’ll be there for game 3.

I’ve never been to a Bears game, so I’m looking forward to it. And the bargain is amazing. Great seats for just a dollar more than the second round price of my nosebleeds at Verizon.

We’ll be there for game 3 also – already got our tickets! However, we’re only going to be able to do it as a day trip due to early commitments on Sunday.

“It’s 106 miles (or so) to Hershey… we’ve got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark out and we’re wearing sunglasses.”

“HIT IT!!!”

Thank you everyone for the tips, hopefully I can pack up the little lady and come up to see game 3!!!

Definitely up for going, still trying to decide if we’re doing Game 3 or 4 (should know tomorrow).

I’m debating going Saturday b/c I’m not sure how much energy I’ll have Friday after covering the US Air Guitar regional championships in DC. Love to do Sunday if somehow we’d win in four and I could see a celebration, but I’m yearning for some pick-up hockey that day.

Btw, if you have the cash (or credit) for a Hershey Bears jersey, don’t stop at the pro shop up front. Walk the concourse and around the ladies’ restroom there’s a stand that has authentic jerseys with the tie-downs and the 70th anniversary patch from last season. They cost as much as a regular jersey and thankfully had sizes large enough to fit my goalie chest protector under.

Thanks for posting this, I’d just been musing about the possibility of going up for a game. I definitely am interested.

I’m going Saturday, folks – would love to meet up during the game if possible, but my friend has her daughter with her and the odds of me escaping for post-game festivities are pretty slim if she can’t go and take her kid with her.

I may try anyway. We’ll see. I’d ike to get a jersey, but I’m holding off because I’d like to get it customized, and let’s wait and see if the player I want will still be in Hershey next year, eh? :)

My girlfriends and I are going to the game Saturday. We’ll be tail gating beforehand if it doesn’t pour like mad like the last time we tried this. :)
We stayed at a Best Western nearby last time and it was fine.

My weeks are running together and for whatever reason I thought the games were this weekend despite the clearly marked dates provided above.

On that note, I will definitely be there. I’m thinking Saturday, though if it looks like they could win it all on Sunday, I might just go to that one, too.

i think the hoagster and i are going to try to head up for saturday’s game as well – if i can sneak out of bridesmaid dress shopping early ;) i know at least he and his girlfriend and her brother are planning on going. should be a good time – i’m hoping i can convince one of the youngins to drive so i can celebrate – my last teacher workday of the year is friday, and then i’m done!

Sounds like there’s a lot of people going to game 3. I went ahead and got my tickets for game 3, but I’d still like to hook up with folks if other people are so inclined.

But, I live near Hershey and go a lot.

I’d be willing to go. Keep us posted with what’s going on, and I’ll do my damndest to get there. This means another two weeks without resurfacing my NHL 09 game, but i’d do it.

Hmmm. I know this may sound overly forward, and I apologize if it is, but what do you guys think of doing a sort of potluck tailgate party before the game? Tailgating’s okay with the alcohol restriction, but then I’m going to have teenagers with me anyway.

Question from a guy who’s never been to a Bears game – my only AHL experience was the Norfolk Admirals during the Lockout year.

Would it be wrong to wear a Caps jersey to a Bears game, or should I try and find something of a certain color?

Thanks.

…most likely wearing a red Jim Carey sweater. Should be fun.