Dan Chapman
Dan Chapman
arena close fans naturally parking possible site situation spaces
The parking situation should be fine, but we are advising fans that there won't be enough spaces at the arena site for everyone. I think fans want to naturally get as close as possible to the site, but there's many of other options.
city franchise great serious
We're very serious about this, and I think we can win. I think it would be great for our franchise and city to do this in our first season.
choice fans fit great lightning strong surprised
I wasn't surprised at all, and Lightning was the overwhelming choice. The fans did a great job. It fit with our other team, and it's a good, strong name.
few gone judging past preparing sales
Judging by how sales have gone the past few days, I think we will have a sellout. That's what we're preparing for.
arena bill charges turn
The arena charges us when something like this happens, and we in turn will bill the Bombers.
believe gotten guys microscope players steroids
I believe there are a lot of guys out there who have used steroids and gotten away with it. There are other players who have used steroids, but they aren't under the microscope like he is.
expect friday might past seats sold strong
We didn't expect it at all. We had about 6,300 seats sold on Friday and thought with a strong walk-up that we might trickle past 8,000.
both exciting fans sales season sports ticket
Both sports are exciting and fast-paced, and fans have responded to it. Season ticket sales were brisk for both from the beginning.
break creates electric hear inventive walk
I walk around and see how inventive they are, and you'll hear them break out in spontaneous chants. It creates an electric atmosphere.
choice football team
Not even close. Once we had the Thunder, the overwhelming choice of the football team was Lightning.
dedication fans sign
It's another sign that our fans are very dedicated.
benefits both contest florida fun phenomenal top
It's a fun contest that benefits both sides. Florida is a phenomenal organization. To come out on top would be awesome.
honor host stanley symbolic trophy
It's an honor to host the Stanley Cup. The Stanley Cup, in my opinion, is the most symbolic and well-known trophy in sports.
averaged fans game hockey saturday suspect
Walk-up (ticket sales) for the first (Stockton Thunder) hockey game was huge. We averaged 8,300 fans for Saturday hockey games, so I suspect we'll do that for football.