BDN reports on lower hockey ticket prices, elimination of tailgating fees
The Bangor Daily News reported University of Maine administrators have decided to reduce ticket prices and offer other perks to boost attendance at men’s ice hockey and football games. Hockey season tickets have been reduced from $325 and $295 to $255, according to the article. UMaine will still offer $50 single game tickets for hockey in desirable areas at center ice, but many of those have been dropped to $35 and $20 depending on the section, said John Diamond, the assistant athletic director for community engagement and marketing. “We are putting an emphasis on doing everything we can to to provide the best fan experience that we can both in pricing and benefits we can offer,” Diamond said. A $10 parking fee for several parking areas near the Alfond facilities as well as tailgating fees for football games have been eliminated, the BDN reported. WVII (Channel 7) also reported on the changes.