Ottawa 67s drop prices for tickets, parking, concessions

Ticket prices, parking rates and the cost of concessions will drop for Ottawa 67s fans, and parking rates will drop for those who shop at Lansdowne Park, the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group announced Tuesday.

The price for parking in the underground garage will change to a rate of $1.50 for every 30 minutes, which will be in effect seven days a week.

However, the price will be higher for days when large events, with a projected attendance of 15,000 or more, are held atLansdownePark.

The game-day parking rate for Ottawa 67s fans will now drop from $15 to $9, depending on the length of the game. Fans can also order parking online in advance for $8, no matter how long the game lasts.

Ottawa 67s tickets will also drop by $4, which means adults get in for $18 and children for $13.

2-year road trip hurt 67s attendance, Hunt says

Jeff Hunt, the long-time owner of the 67s and a member of OSEG, said fans complained about the increased cost for junior hockey compared to three years ago when games were played at the Civic Centre. He also said complaints flowed in due to a lack of traffic flow.

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With a more "diverse"Lansdowne experience, as Hunt put it, he said he hopes fans remember the 67s are back downtown and the attendance begins to rise.

"Were dealing with a little bit of out-of-sight, out-of-mind, in our opinion. Weve been on a two-year road trip,"said Hunt, referring to the 67s playing games at the Canadian Tire Centre while Lansdowne Park was under construction.

"For fans, particularly in the eastern part of the city, 67s hockey was a big part of what they did as a family. They kind of got on to bigger and better things, now weve got to win back fans."

Hunt believes the team can literally do that with its much improved play this year.

As for the 67s concession stands, new cheaper menu items will be introduced for under $5.

Despite the lowered parking rates, the team still encourages fans to take OC Transpo to games. A ticket also allows free public transportation to and from games.

Hunt also said public transit makes more sense for Ottawa Redblacks games, but fans of Ottawa 67s games usually include families who might find it easier to drive on a Friday night.

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