[Winnipeg Free Press] True North working hard to win back Jets fans

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1. The Paywall is currently down (on Monday) and I thought this article was worth sharing as McIntyre does a good job going over everything to do with the Season Ticket/Attendance situation.

   I don’t like McIntyre but this isn’t a beat up towards anyone, just the simple facts of the matter

   EDIT: I’m being told that the paywall is still up for some people but if you have a way of reading this, I suggest you do. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows but it is more positive than what the dog pile is on this topic.

2. Great article, thanks for posting this information! Really good point made about Arizona being a fast growing population and that Winnipeg won’t be given that kind of latitude in time to turn things around. Really puts things into perspective, recent economic downturns, covid and inflation have dried up some people’s revenue streams. I’m positive that if you give Manitobans a quality on-ice product the fans will come back as loud and proud as ever!

3. You should have built an arena that could sit 18,000+. This would have allowed for more affordable seats. Stop with the over priced everything. Fee on the fee that was tacked on to the other fee. Make it affordable and people will come. Winnipeg can sell out a bomber game with double the capacity.

4. 3 playoff series in the Jets 2.0 era isn’t going to cut it. Chevy on the hot seat if we get bounced in the first round again!

5. We need to increase the current corporate season tickets 15% to 30-40% season tickets sold.

   The issue isn’t fans. We need corporate support, medium to large businesses need to buy in

6. This is a TNSE problem straight up and down. They have a responsibility to fix it and keep this team here, fans will do what they can but it comes down to them.

   Thompson also owns their real estate business which is heavily invested downtown. I would assume its all more desirable and worth more with NHL hockey right next door. They’ll figure it out.

7. I tried to get a Moose box for a work Christmas party.  They refused.

   I’ve never met an organization more allergic to making money.