Boston College Athletics
College Hockey Showdown Tickets Go On Pre-Sale April 13
April 11, 2016 | Men's Hockey
Boston College and North Dakota fans will have first chance to purchase; general public on-sale begins April 18
NEW YORK CITY – While the College Hockey Showdown at Madison Square Garden between the University of North Dakota and Boston College under the bright lights of Manhattan may still be more than eight months away, fans will have their first chance to secure a seat at Madison Square Garden for the collegiate clash when tickets go on sale in the coming days.
The inaugural College Hockey Showdown at MSG, which pits two of college hockey's premier programs against each other in a marquee event at the 'World's Most Famous Arena,' is set for Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. Puck drop is slated for 8 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. The unique event is co-hosted by the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) and The Garden, and features perennial top-10 schools, which have won a combined 13 NCAA National Championships and made 47 NCAA Frozen Fours. Both UND and BC finished this season ranked in the top five nationally and both reached the NCAA Frozen Four with North Dakota capturing the program's eighth national championship.
Fans of the participating schools will have the initial opportunity to purchase tickets during the exclusive pre-sale period, which will begin on Wednesday, April 13 at noon ET. The pre-sale will only last a limited time (five days) before the general public on-sale begins on Monday, April 18 at noon ET. During the pre-sale time period, only tickets in the 100 and 200 levels will be available for purchase, however, all price levels will be available.
To purchase tickets during the pre-sale, Boston College and North Dakota fans should get a pre-sale code from their favorite school to sit in their team's section. Pre-sale codes will be emailed to select constituents and also made available on Twitter and other social media platforms. School ticket offices will also have pre-sale codes available. Fans with a pre-sale code can then purchase tickets here. The UND fan section will be located in sections 101 through half of 107 and half of 117 through 120, while the Eagles fan section is from half of section 107 through half of section 117. Upper level sections will not be divided by fan base.
Four price points are available for the College Hockey Showdown (seating chart), not including a limited number of VIP rink-side seating. Seats in sections 106-108 and 116-118, which are between the blue lines, as well as behind the goals in sections 1-3 and 7-9, are $115 per ticket. The majority of the remaining seats in the 100 level (sections 109-115, 119-120 and 101-105) are $65 per ticket, while select seats in the upper part of sections 111-113 and 101-103 are $55. Seats in the lower part of sections 208-214 and 221-227, as well as sections 304-306, 310-316 and 324-328 are also $55. All remaining seats in the 200, 300 and 400 levels are only $35 per ticket.
Student tickets are also available for only $15 per ticket, but may only be purchased directly through each school's ticketing office.
Fans looking for the ultimate rink-side experience may purchase a VIP ticket for $250, which includes a seat on the glass either next to the penalty box or directly behind the goal, as well as rink-side service for concessions orders. All tickets prices above $15 include a $5 facility fee.
For those making the trek to New York from out of town, the Wyndham New Yorker has been established as the official fan hotel of the College Hockey Showdown. The New Yorker, which is only a short one-and-a-half block walk from Madison Square Garden, has reserved a block of rooms at the promotional rate of $299 a night, which is a significant discount for their rooms during the holiday season. Fans can book their hotel room here.
Travel packages will be available through each school, however fans should contact the school directly for more details.
The Eagles and Fighting Hawks have squared off 23 times previously with the series deadlocked at 11-11-1. The teams met in back-to-back NCAA Championship Games in 2000 and 2001 with North Dakota winning the first meeting and Boston College capturing the rematch in overtime.
With the College Hockey Showdown taking place around the holiday season, plenty will be happening throughout New York City, in addition to the game. Among the holiday festivities in the Big Apple are visiting Rockefeller Center, skating in Central Park, window shopping on Fifth Avenue, watching The Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall and the Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal, as well as all the other attractions New York City boasts year-round.
Officially licensed College Hockey Showdown merchandise will be available for sale during the event at Madison Square Garden. For more information on the event, visit CollegeHockeyShowdown.com. Be sure to follow @HkyShowdown_MSG on Twitter as well for the latest updates and exclusive information.
The inaugural College Hockey Showdown at MSG, which pits two of college hockey's premier programs against each other in a marquee event at the 'World's Most Famous Arena,' is set for Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. Puck drop is slated for 8 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. The unique event is co-hosted by the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) and The Garden, and features perennial top-10 schools, which have won a combined 13 NCAA National Championships and made 47 NCAA Frozen Fours. Both UND and BC finished this season ranked in the top five nationally and both reached the NCAA Frozen Four with North Dakota capturing the program's eighth national championship.
Fans of the participating schools will have the initial opportunity to purchase tickets during the exclusive pre-sale period, which will begin on Wednesday, April 13 at noon ET. The pre-sale will only last a limited time (five days) before the general public on-sale begins on Monday, April 18 at noon ET. During the pre-sale time period, only tickets in the 100 and 200 levels will be available for purchase, however, all price levels will be available.
To purchase tickets during the pre-sale, Boston College and North Dakota fans should get a pre-sale code from their favorite school to sit in their team's section. Pre-sale codes will be emailed to select constituents and also made available on Twitter and other social media platforms. School ticket offices will also have pre-sale codes available. Fans with a pre-sale code can then purchase tickets here. The UND fan section will be located in sections 101 through half of 107 and half of 117 through 120, while the Eagles fan section is from half of section 107 through half of section 117. Upper level sections will not be divided by fan base.
Four price points are available for the College Hockey Showdown (seating chart), not including a limited number of VIP rink-side seating. Seats in sections 106-108 and 116-118, which are between the blue lines, as well as behind the goals in sections 1-3 and 7-9, are $115 per ticket. The majority of the remaining seats in the 100 level (sections 109-115, 119-120 and 101-105) are $65 per ticket, while select seats in the upper part of sections 111-113 and 101-103 are $55. Seats in the lower part of sections 208-214 and 221-227, as well as sections 304-306, 310-316 and 324-328 are also $55. All remaining seats in the 200, 300 and 400 levels are only $35 per ticket.
Student tickets are also available for only $15 per ticket, but may only be purchased directly through each school's ticketing office.
Fans looking for the ultimate rink-side experience may purchase a VIP ticket for $250, which includes a seat on the glass either next to the penalty box or directly behind the goal, as well as rink-side service for concessions orders. All tickets prices above $15 include a $5 facility fee.
For those making the trek to New York from out of town, the Wyndham New Yorker has been established as the official fan hotel of the College Hockey Showdown. The New Yorker, which is only a short one-and-a-half block walk from Madison Square Garden, has reserved a block of rooms at the promotional rate of $299 a night, which is a significant discount for their rooms during the holiday season. Fans can book their hotel room here.
Travel packages will be available through each school, however fans should contact the school directly for more details.
The Eagles and Fighting Hawks have squared off 23 times previously with the series deadlocked at 11-11-1. The teams met in back-to-back NCAA Championship Games in 2000 and 2001 with North Dakota winning the first meeting and Boston College capturing the rematch in overtime.
With the College Hockey Showdown taking place around the holiday season, plenty will be happening throughout New York City, in addition to the game. Among the holiday festivities in the Big Apple are visiting Rockefeller Center, skating in Central Park, window shopping on Fifth Avenue, watching The Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall and the Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal, as well as all the other attractions New York City boasts year-round.
Officially licensed College Hockey Showdown merchandise will be available for sale during the event at Madison Square Garden. For more information on the event, visit CollegeHockeyShowdown.com. Be sure to follow @HkyShowdown_MSG on Twitter as well for the latest updates and exclusive information.
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