Game two of that series goes tonight at 7:00 PM. The Binghamton Senators are made up of a handful of guys that will be key pieces of the Ottawa Senators rebuilding process. This road trip is a great chance (and a cheap one at that!) to support the Sens of tomorrow on their run to the Calder Cup.
See below for more information on how you can book your spot on the road trip.
Saturday, April 30th
The RSU and SensChirp have joined forces with Ultimate Tours to bring you “The B-Sens Roadie!”
Package Includes:
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Transportation to and from Binghamton – In a comfortable Coach style Bus!
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B-Sens Game ticket – on the side of the ice, not behind the net
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Ottawa Senators Prizes Including Autographed Ottawa Senators Memorabilia
Tickets are ONLY $90!
Time Frame:
11:00 am – Depart Downtown Location (Restaurant TBA) – (likely to be MVP Sports Bar on Bank st. in the Glebe.)
11:30 am – Depart from Royal Oak Located at 4110 Strandherd Drive, Ottawa, ON – Barrhaven.
4:00 pm – Arrive in Binghamton – At this point we will all head to a local pub for some pregame drinks and food.
7:05 pm – Game Time! Binghamton Senators vs. Portland Pirates
10:30 pm – Depart Binghamton
3:00 am – Arrive Home
There is definitely still room. Gotta make sure it fills up though. Would rather have to get an extra bus then not have enough.
Spread the word!
The title is ingenious! Love it!
Just saw the highlights of last night's game. Lehner was fantastic! Hopefully becomes somewhat of a fulltime goalie down in the A next season.
Imagine all us Sens fans drinking and partying on the bus to Bingo, then when we pull up, we will have our own tailgate party, all of us sitting together in the stands in our Sens gear, cheering on our boys!
Sure it may sound like a long trip (5 hrs each way, same day traveling), but when will you do this again? Will be an awesome experience, I guarantee it!
We are getting there. Need to spread the word as much as possible though!
woooo!!!
oh, and apparently there will be some pretty, pretty pretty sweet swag to be had on the bus.
WOOOO!
Completely off topic.
But on this Puckhog -- Senschirp pool, can you change selections after each round? or are you one and done.
I had originally planned for it to be one time selections but I guess I could open it up again? Think it might be easier to just leave it.
Maybe it could be good exposure for them too, taking vids and photo diaries, etc..
Just throwing out ideas!
I hope you bring a camera and take some pictures so you can share the experience with others.
Its a real shame because I would have gone with you guys if I didnt have finals right now.
The trip has already been listed on another blog. Silver Seven Sens listed it in their silver nuggets yesterday.
With Wacey Hamilton out of the playoff, will he reported to Bingo ??
Get in touch with Binghamton Management and have Grady(Radio guy) tell about the trip during tonights game..Its broadcast on Team1200..its sure to get the word out.
I know the guys at the Team1200 mentioned something about it this morning. Would definitely be good if they could have Grady mention it on the broadcast.
This might be common knowledge for some, but It's not something that I am clear about (rules). Any help?
I think this Bingo trip idea is such a fantastic idea, and a great chance to interact with fellow Sens ans SC fans. If I were not going to Florida this Saturday I would definitely be there with you guys!
I don`t know about you guys, but seeing our B Sens win down there in the playoffs give me such an optimistic feeling about next year, and it makes me appreciate Brian`s rebuild that much more. Glad we signed him.
Good to be back!
Hopefully we can ask them when we get there :)
Apparently Hamilton is in Bingo (as per another site). The coach may consider putting him in the lineup for Hoffman.
Like it or not Ottawa has one legitimate top six forward and his name is Spezza. It's unclear how much Alfie will be able to play. Foligno and Regin have yet to show they're anything more than third line players. Yes we have Greening, Condra, Butler, and Da Costa. However lets be honest they've got work to do if they're going to establish themselves as legit consistent top six forwards. The games aren't going to be soft like they were down the stretch.
Please tell me 5 teams you think the Sens are better and justify it since you think it's so wrong to suggest we won't be that competitive next year. All of those teams will improve at the draft and over the summer too.
So if the B-Sens fans start booing Lehner.. and we gonna 'stand up for him'?
In the meantime Ottawa easily has the 2nd weakest top nine forward group in the entire NHL. Dispute it if you want but other than Florida our forward group is very weak comparatively. We also have no clue how these young kids will hold up versus the rigours of a full NHL season.
The only way Ottawa even gets a sniff at the 8th seed is if multiple players (Foligno, Regin, Butler) break out and Anderson stands on his head for 70+ games. Possible but highly unlikely.
Have to agree with this. On paper, in terms of acceptable top 6 talent, the Sens are weak, BUT if the players who are expected to have good/better seasons [Alfie, Bulter, Michalek, UFA] DO indeed perform, the team will be much better.
As you've said, I completely agree that if the team makes the playoffs, guys like Foligno and especially Regin need to score more. I still believe in Regin though, his skill is amazing.
Also people have to be aware that our draft pick most likely will not play next season.
The UFA's this offseason aren't the best.. BUT in 2012 they are much better & there will be a new CBA (providing there is no strike/lockout) . That's when the time is right to take advantage of some teams that could be in real trouble with the cap -- especially, if there are new rules regarding trying to circumvent the cap with these long contracts.
Let the young guys play next season to really see what you have -- after all the Sens won't be Cup contenders or even playoff contenders next season.
They really have nothing to lose.
He already said that he wants to go after a UFA. Whether you think the Sens are a playoff team or not, it doesn't matter, because management does. They are a business. They're not in it only to be mediocre, or 'barely pass by'. Every organization in the NHL, NBA, EPL, NFL, CFL etc. wants to make the playoffs in their respective leaugues. Murray isn't saying to himself "Oh, I don't think we're a playoff contender, so I'm only going to carry a bunch of guys that that will give the fans a decent show." NO! Bryan Murray is a General Manager of a professional sports franchise, that was JUST RESIGNED to do his BEST JOB in turning this team around! Of course he's going to try and produce the best team he can!
He believes the team can make the playoffs next season, and as a fan, so do I.
The team has every intention of producing a roster next season that THEY think will take them to the playoffs and be successful, whether you like it or not.
/rant
But to pick up a UFA just to fill a hole.. has gotten this team in trouble in the past.
I know Murray said the next UFA will be under 30.. but what good ones are available this year (other than Upshall, Leino, etc) when better are available next year.
They want to know what the young guys can do.. so let them play. Z Smith, Butler, Condra & Greening will fight for spots. We can hope that Alfie can stay healthy, as well as Michalek & Spezza.
I think fitting those young guys in around what they have now... would suffice for next season.
I really enjoyed watching them down the stretch.
I just don't want them making mistakes being in a hurry to get the UFA... like they were with a puck moving defenseman.
I for one would love to see, and wait with excitement for Murray's UFA signing. There aren't any blockbuster names, but there are still good players. Jussi Jokinen, Simon Gagne, and Tomas Fleischmann are all good players who I would love to see in Ottawa.It would only help the team.
We need top 6 talent. As much as we've admired Condra and Greening, they are not consistent top 6 talent for an NHL playoff contender.
What fans need to realize is not to be surprised if Condra or Greening don't make this team next season, especially in the top six, which is what we desperately need. With all due respect to them, putting all your stock in two AHL guys who impressed during the latter part of the season and hoping that they can fill top 6 roles is stupid. We need proven scoring talent. Greening and Condra may be good guys to have in the bottom 6 to add depth, but be realistic.
nt college guy who if he works out like Butler will be a big bonus. How are we weaker - were getting Rundblad-Cowen- Silfverburg and 6 picks in the top 66. Only leafs fans like Wee think that this is a mess. If Anderson had been there all year this team was easily top 20 fighting for a spot. Not bottom five. Put on your Leaf Jersey wee.
I've been impressed as much as the next fan at Condra and Greening this year [already consider Butler beside Spezza], but to just keep those guys and hope that what they did last season would continue would look bad on the General Manager.
Greening and Condra, especially Greening, would look really good on a 3rd maybe 4th line role to add depth though. But we need a point producer for Spezza.
And our top pick most likely won't play next season too. There are only a handful of 18 year olds every year that are good enough to make a pro roster right out of Junior. Sending them back down is standard procedure.
Chirp,
I just got an e-mail from Steve Ryan @ Ultimate Tours asking for an extra $20 for the bus... as they have fallen short. Is this another solution -- or is the extra $20 still needed. I'm okay with it either way... as I'm really looking forward to going to the game... and will be extrememly disappointed if it doesn't happen.
Hopefully we can fill a couple more spots and bring that amount down but we need to make a call with the bus company and this was the only way to solidify the trip.
So I guess the trip is a go?? or only if those going give the extra $20.
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/pisf
So I guess it's less than 40 people going?? That's too bad.. I thought there would be a lot more.
So did we. Overestimated the level of interest unfortunately. We were actually thinking an additional bus was a more likely scenario. Not the case. Should still be a good crew though.
Exactly... you make your own fun...
Awesome. Would assume you got an email explaining the situation to you. Just reply to that.
Yep we are more than 20.
I would have joined you for the ride but a buddy already bought tickets to the game so we're driving. Hope to see a good Ottawa crowd down in Bingo!
Did anyone plug the trip on the Ottawa Senators message board and Dobber Hockey?
Maybe also could be mentioned on that site we do not name.
so impressed with Lehner. Team's looking great!!
Every one should hop on the bus and cheer on our future.
Being up 2 - 0 with the next 3 games in Bingo is great for them.
Just heard rumours that were on the Team 1200 that Clouston may end up in Calgary as asst coach? Now that's interesting..
Will share more as soon as I know
We need to let the bus company know our decision in the AM. 10:00 I believe. Any way you could register before then? Feel free to email me if you have questions.
It will be an exciting game.. and would hate to miss it.
Workin' overtime to make it happen! I promise you we are doing everything we can.
I know Chirp....work your magic.
I usually dont do this but I registered anyway... *fingers crossed nothing prevent me from going* If ever I cant make it... make sure you keep me in those draws! lol ;)
Awesome! Welcome aboard. I appreciate the roll of the dice!
Rockin Robyn!
Im looking forward to seeing everyone there supporting our up and coming Sens :)
On a side note, Instead of hitting a local pub/bar before the game, does anyone have a portable BBQ we can bring so we can tailgate outside like at NFL games.. Im sure we wont have any shortage of booze.. but I guess each individual will be responsible for their own booze/ice/mix, etc...
Let me/us know!
Sooner do the restaurant... a lot less work with taking own food, etc... but it definitely was a good idea...