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By Alan Snel, LVSportsBiz.com Publisher/Writer
On the eve of the Vegas Golden Knights’ first playoff game since 2021, the team’s ticket sales vendor informed fans who signed up for the text alert service that there are a “very limited number of $50 upper level standing room tickets” for Tuesday’s Game 1 matchup between the VGK and Winnipeg Jets.
The Knights typically sell out T-Mobile Arena’s 17,367 fixed seats, but the NHL team can sell another 1,000 plus standing room only tickets in spaces like the upper level, Hyde lounge and castle level between the lower and upper bowls.
For Tuesday’s game, the company hired by the Golden Knights to send the ticket alerts, Pogoseat, told fans in bold letters and an exclamation mark that there are no fees.
LVSportsBiz.com reported the average secondary market ticket price for VGK vs Jets Game 1 was $421 — 10th highest of the 16 NHL playoff teams, according to TicketIQ, a secondary market fee-free ticket reseller. VGK first round average secondary market ticket prices through their six seasons:
The Golden Knights’ AXS ticket site had tickets starting at $75, plus fees, for Tuesday’s game.
LVSportsBiz.com is predicting an announced attendance in the 18,400 range for tomorrow’s Game 1.
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The Golden Knights have a team pet — and it’s no dog like a golden retriever.
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Reminder: Tuesday’s game is 6:30 PM, while Thursday’s Game 2 is 7 PM.
The T-Mobile Arena doors will open 90 minutes before puck drop during the Stanley Cup playoffs, compared to 75 minutes during the regular season.
Before the game on the arena plaza Tuesday, there will be temporary tattoos and beard dyes/hair styling, while the rally towels will be back on each seat.