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International Ice Hockey
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Review 1 for International Ice Hockey
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Posted 05/08/2011
by Uggly1
Game was awesome. Entertainment at breaks was good, crowd was good. Thought food and drink prices were a bit high.
Britomart car park only had 4 pay stations so hads to wait in line for half gour just to pay
Britomart car park only had 4 pay stations so hads to wait in line for half gour just to pay
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
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Review 2 for International Ice Hockey
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: Canada scoring the winning shoot out score @
Posted 31/07/2011
by Groover
Location:Ruakaka
A really fun evening - the crowd was with it and the fill in entertainment was great
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: Canada scoring the winning shoot out score @
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Review 3 for International Ice Hockey
Hockey was great!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: When Canada won! (Twice! haha) @
Posted 30/07/2011
by EmGem
Location:Wellington
The Canada vs USA ice hockey game in Auckland was great. The venue was good; great atmosphere and good food and beverages. Unfortunately the game ran a bit short seeing as the clock didn't stop whenever the whistle was blown which is standard hockey regulation. Also, the referees lacked knowledge of the international rules for example declaring Canada the winner after only 1 sudden-death shot. However the entire experience was enjoyable and worth the trip up to Auckland.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: When Canada won! (Twice! haha) @
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Review 4 for International Ice Hockey
Incredible Experients.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: When the Canadians we were supporting won. @
Posted 29/07/2011
by Dawn
Location:Tauranga
Having followed this years Stanley Cup, this show was a must. Firstly the fireworks
display came as a big surprise but awesome. The match was excellent in every way
shape and form. The two and a half hours went so fast. We had excellent seats.
The croud participation was the best. Hope someone was able to make use of
the octupus. We would have been starters if it had been on the next week.
Thanks for a great evening. The speed of the skaters was something else.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: When the Canadians we were supporting won. @
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Review 5 for International Ice Hockey
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: Didn't have a favourite moment as we enjoyed it as a whole, but it was nice to see them go to a shootout. @
Posted 28/07/2011
by Lulu80
Location:Auckland
We're huge Hockey fans and have always wanted to see a live game. so we were super excited when this happened! It was a great game, sure there was "showiness" but hey it was an exhibition, not an actual hard out game. I don't know if I liked the whole USA/Canadian side seating thing, we sat on the Canadian side as we do support them, however we like a lot of US players and teams too. Was also good to hear some Kiwi music being played as well. It was a good night, and we'd go again.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: Didn't have a favourite moment as we enjoyed it as a whole, but it was nice to see them go to a shootout. @
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Review 6 for International Ice Hockey
Icehockey in NZ - just like in Canada!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: The whole night - thoroughly enjoyable. RWC what RWC? @
Posted 28/07/2011
by RickOChet
Location:Auckland
What a fantastic opportunity to see this level of skill (even if some parts were obviously orchestrated prior to the game) at an event of this size in NZ. I would never have believed Vector Arena could be packed with Hockey fans - obviously a heck of a lot of Canadians now live in Auckland.
We had platinum seats and were only able to see one third of the ice and therefore had to rely on the overhead screen often missing the play. Having paid Platinum pricing it was disappointing to not get premium seating!
Commentator sound was terrible. Unable to here clearly. Volume level was perfect - no ringing in the ears after this event :)
Any chance we can fit a full size rink with ringside seating next time - would gladly pay the same again.
Fingers crossed we can do it again and hopefully for a couple of real NHL teams.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: The whole night - thoroughly enjoyable. RWC what RWC? @
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Review 7 for International Ice Hockey
first hockey game sore LOVED IT
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Posted 27/07/2011
by brittsta
Location:blockhouse bay
the fighting was fake and certainly some plays could have been done better having said that i had a amazing night i went crazy with the face paint half n half and loved the action.
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- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
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Review 8 for International Ice Hockey
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: whole game and get my photo taken with 2 players @
Posted 27/07/2011
by brenton
Location:cambridge
was the best thing iv ever been to, and would love to go again if they come back to new zealand
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: whole game and get my photo taken with 2 players @
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Review 9 for International Ice Hockey
Not Good
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- 23/07/2011 @
Favourite moment: Getting $2 of Burger King bucks at the end of the event. @
Posted 27/07/2011
by Stampede
Food service was terrible...running out of food before event even started.
Front row seats sucked the glass was too far away.
The commentators were trying to explain the game as it went on but were difficult to hear and when you could hear them they didn't have anything worth listening to.
The player that came out between period 1 and 2 for shots on goal, well if he was such a superstar why didn't he play?
The fight between Derek Armstrong and Aaron Miller was lame and so staged.
I saw a better game in Queenstown between Southern Stampede and the Dunedin Thunder.
I won't make the same mistake twice.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- 23/07/2011 @
Favourite moment: Getting $2 of Burger King bucks at the end of the event. @
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Review 10 for International Ice Hockey
FUN FUN FUN !
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: Canada tying the score in the third, and winning in the shoot-out. @
Posted 26/07/2011
by DownUnderDave
Location:Auckland
Our family had a great time seeing the hockey at the Vector. A really great change from rugby, rugby, rugby. There were a lot of hockey supporters, and we would definitely go to another event. New Zealand is ready for more. Go Canada!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: Canada tying the score in the third, and winning in the shoot-out. @
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Review 11 for International Ice Hockey
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Posted 26/07/2011
by Fluffyduck
Ice Hockey was soooo good.
Another thing off the list of things to do and worth every cent spent & the 6 hour drive to get to Auckland.
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- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
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Review 12 for International Ice Hockey
One for the record books
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: there was a fight about 5min in, both skaters droped there gloves and helmets and went toe to toe. the hole game stoped and the crowd went crazy. @
Posted 26/07/2011
by all1
For a 1st time experience it was truely awesome to watch. We managed to get front row seats directly behind the canadian bench and to the side of the american bench. There was a mix of fast skating, hard hitting, plenty of sin bins and of course... fights.
For never watching it before and not really knowing what to expect i am deff going back for more if thy ever bring it back. loved it.
For never watching it before and not really knowing what to expect i am deff going back for more if thy ever bring it back. loved it.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: there was a fight about 5min in, both skaters droped there gloves and helmets and went toe to toe. the hole game stoped and the crowd went crazy. @
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Review 13 for International Ice Hockey
ice hockey was well worth watching
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: What was up with the octopus?????? @
Posted 26/07/2011
by fish57
Location:whakatane
This was great to go to, for the overall effect of the show.
There was good pre show entertainment and during the breaks.
The game itself was a bit scripted at the start but a fast exciting game finishing off well.
There was good pre show entertainment and during the breaks.
The game itself was a bit scripted at the start but a fast exciting game finishing off well.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: What was up with the octopus?????? @
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Review 14 for International Ice Hockey
Ice Hockey
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- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Posted 25/07/2011
by Angeline
Location:Tauranga
I thought the organisation of the game was fantastic. There was great screens, pre-match entertainment, cheerleaders, tips & game rules for people who hadnt been to a ice hockey game before. The Vector Arena catering staff let the the event down though, as the queing time for food & drinks was soo long! Approx 30 minute waiting time. So that was very disappointing and meant i didnt eat as didnt want to miss the game.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
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Review 15 for International Ice Hockey
ice Sham Hockey
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: The crowd @
Posted 25/07/2011
by dissapointedFan
Location:Auckland
huge dissappointment. if not real leave the actors in hollywood.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: The crowd @
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Review 16 for International Ice Hockey
Ice Hockey was GREAT
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: CANADA WON! @
Posted 25/07/2011
by J1717
Location:Napier
Had a GREAT time, found the game excellent. Could have had betters referees....as they weren't experienced, but hey OVERALL was a GREAT experience!!!!
Although the venue ran out of Buffalo Wings before the event even started -- HUGE letdown.
Cater to the amount of people you have booked -- with most being Canadian it's highly likely they will want the Canadian food!
Cater to the amount of people you have booked -- with most being Canadian it's highly likely they will want the Canadian food!
GAME was awesome & atmosphere was great also!! I'd go again in a heartbeat!!!!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: CANADA WON! @
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Review 17 for International Ice Hockey
Ice Hockey Test.......Hmmmm, what test
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: Canada winning
US skater shoved head first into net @
US skater shoved head first into net @
Posted 25/07/2011
by Badger2
Location:Auckland
This was more like boys having fun.
There seemed to be a lack of intensity, (smiles 'all round') and staged fights at times. I mean US and Canadian players do play together for the Anaheim Ducks for example.
There seemed to be a lack of intensity, (smiles 'all round') and staged fights at times. I mean US and Canadian players do play together for the Anaheim Ducks for example.
The players didn't know the rules (ie not standard NHL format rules) and the comperes were impossible to understand. Speaker system and their hype didn't do it for me.
I checked on the internet and none of the players were current Team Canada, or Team USA players, and realistically given their pay-day for this trip it is unlikely the big boys would give up their day job for a soiree down-under!! However the were AHL, ECHL, or NHL (or lesser players) - they could clearly play, No 12 for USA and a great skater ex Canada.
All that said, it was a great spectacle, something I had wanted to see all my life - but still don't feel quite satisfied as this was not a 'real fight'. (like the Nationals were in Alexandra last w/e). Just not the real deal. It was entertaining, skilful, a great effort to get this to NZ, and if it creates interest in the sport in NZ, and we see better and better games here, this was a very good start. The deal was well presented. It just gains a "recommended rating", but the real deal would certainly get a 4+ rating.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: Canada winning
US skater shoved head first into net @
US skater shoved head first into net @
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Review 18 for International Ice Hockey
Hockey was great
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: The speed of the game @
Posted 25/07/2011
by birderdavid
I had always wanted to see a hockey game and I was not disappointed. I would go again next time!!!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Favourite moment: The speed of the game @
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Review 19 for International Ice Hockey
Great night out
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- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Posted 25/07/2011
by Moryarty
As someone who grew up in Canada and had never gone to a game of that level, it was great to watch the game and be so close to the action. Well worth the trip from Hamilton. The first period was a bit slow but the next two periods picked up the pace. Great crowd support. I would definetly to again.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
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Review 20 for International Ice Hockey
Ice Hockey was great!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
Posted 25/07/2011
by DoubleJ
Location:Auckland
Top 1000 Contributor
The Ice Hockey on Saturday was great. The total package you would expect from to top rate sides. Entertainment spectacular!!!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 23 Jul 2011 @
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