Prepare your tents everyone. It’s that time of year again.
This Saturday, at 8 a.m., student hockey season tickets go on sale for the upcoming 2010-2011 season.
This season’s Student Season Ticket Package includes a total of 18 games against some of the best teams in the nation.
The cost of the package will be $72 with a valid Pioneer Card.
This is an annual festivity that gathered more than 40 total tents and more than 100 campers last year. At that time, the Pioneers were several days away from being ranked No. 1 in the nation, starting the preseason.
With the departure of several star players to the NHL last April, DU is expected to have a lower ranking when the preseason polls are released next week. However, there should be plenty excitement building around a team that finished 19-5-4 overall in 2009-2010 and brought home the school’s 12th WCHA (Western Collegiate Hockey Association) regular season title.
This upcoming season, the Pioneers host top- ranked teams, such as defending NCAA champions Boston College and NCAA runner-up Wisconsin. Both of those series will be played in October.
Other big series include matchups with long-time foe Colorado College in the Rocky Mountain Showdown. DU hosts CC on Nov. 5 and Feb. 5, 2011.
Last season, the Pioneers defeated the Tigers 2-1-1 in their seasonlong series.
For students who plan to buy indiviudal tickets throughout the season, the cost of a single game ticket will be $5 prior to Monday beginning a home series. Students who fail to buy an individual ticket before Thursday will have to pay regular admission, $18, to get into the game and tickets will be sold on a limited basis.
As for the students who know they will be attending every home game, there shouldn’t be any hesitation —make sure you have a tent by Friday.
5 Ws to get your tickets
Who All DU Students
What Hockey Ticket Campout.
Where North Gate of the Ritchie Center.
When Get there ASAP Friday afternoon. First come, first served. Tickets go on sale Saturday at 8 p.m.
Why Nothing beats a sold out Magness Arena.
How Bring your Pioneer Card and $72.
