Plug for attending hockey games at Yost!
So I attended my first ever hockey game of any kind this weekend at Yost (saturday night's drubbing of wiscy). It was SO MUCH FUN! I took 2 kids with my father-in-law. The place was sold out, the energy was high, the game was amazing. I got a sense that a big percentage of the crowd were true fans, townies that attend a lot of games, and you could sense the camaraderie of the crowd, moreso than the crowds at the basketball games.
And I say this as someone who's never been interested in hockey in the slightest. Everything I know about it, I learned from old school video games 25 years ago. I did not grow up in Michigan and hockey just wasn't a thing in my area.
So I'm just posting a little plug for anyone nearby Ann Arbor who hasn't considered attending a game - great venue, great action, great crowd, really fun time for a family outing! And finally, as someone who's been struggling with what to do about watching football because of the injury/cte conversation, it occurred to me that hockey might be a viable alternative. Yes I realize there are fights and injuries but it certainly can't be as bad as football, right? (i'm assuming here. i haven't looked into it).
Ok that's my plug! check out michigan hockey!
February 6th, 2023 at 9:54 AM ^
Coolio
February 6th, 2023 at 10:03 AM ^
Sounds like it made a great impression
The college hockey environment is so much more enjoyable than the pros imo...though I can understand the pros wanting some things to be a bit more toned down.
The hockey program at Michigan has churned out lots of pros over the years and continues to do so (the last of years being incredible with 5 first round picks one year)
As a long time hockey fan, I can tell you that there's a lot of concussions and CTE unfortunately... they are going their best to mitigate it, but unless they make it a non-contact sport, its tough to get around some level of concussions.
February 6th, 2023 at 12:13 PM ^
yeah i'm sure there's some level of problem. one thing may just be that there are so many fewer players. i'll look into the details on cte in hockey, maybe i got ahead of myself.
February 6th, 2023 at 10:03 AM ^
I was at the game as well! First time attending one since Red and I couldn't help but notice a lack of um... "C-YA" lyrics these days.
February 6th, 2023 at 10:14 AM ^
I'm very glad you made it to Yost. It's a tremendous venue - and, the proximity to Central Campus is nothing short of great. Easy to get to - intimate setting - etc...
The only "tough" thing about Yost - is getting tickets. You have to plan and purchase "early" in the year - ideally, the moment tickets go on sale.
Our children are students at Michigan - and, we attend every hockey game we can. My recommendation to them was - to get tickets for 1) football, 2) hockey, and 3) basketball. They can go to the games they can - based on schedule, exams, study groups, etc. - and give / sell / trade the tickets to games they can't make it to with their friends.
Personally, I enjoy sitting across from the student section - since, they are an incredibly knowledgeable and passionate group. Their creativity has no bounds.
Here's to your next game at that venerable venue.
Go Blue!
February 6th, 2023 at 12:11 PM ^
yeah my wife bought the tickets as a surprise, i have no idea if it was difficult or not, or when she bought them. although we were in the last row with a girder obstructing the view, but it was fine.
i guess stubhub is always an option but i haven't looked at prices. i didn't realize we sold out our games.
February 6th, 2023 at 1:01 PM ^
Jimmy, I have used Stub Hub more often than I can count - and, it's usually for hockey. I'm glad you enjoyed the visit.
Now - you need to plan your next visit.... Go Blue!
(The Children of Yost always welcome enthusiastic fans.)
February 6th, 2023 at 10:24 AM ^
I have enjoyed going to hockey games. When I've tried most recently to get tickets its been difficult. They are a popular team to watch. If you want to go plan ahead.
February 6th, 2023 at 12:07 PM ^
My 4 year old loves going to the hockey games because they are so interactive. The chants after a goal, yelling "see ya" to a guy who got a penalty, calling the other goalie a sieve. I took her to one of the first games of the year and she remembered the chants from the year before without prompting.
February 6th, 2023 at 12:15 PM ^
FUUULLLLLLLLLLL STRENGTH!
February 6th, 2023 at 12:19 PM ^
Thankfully where we normally sit, she can't quite make out exactly what the students are chanting without help so we can still keep it PG.
February 6th, 2023 at 1:02 PM ^
Sione, bring a newspaper with you on your next visit to Yost, so she can emulate the students during the opposing team introductions.
February 6th, 2023 at 3:48 PM ^
Great suggestion. I will definitely do that next time.
February 6th, 2023 at 5:26 PM ^
Wife and I have had season tiks for 20 years. We sit in the end near the band. Best venue ever. We call Yost
Hockey Church