Winnipeg sells 13,000 season tickets in 17 minutes

It didn’t take long for the NHL’s newest franchise to reach it’s goal for season ticket sales. In fact, it didn’t even take 20 minutes.

The former Atlanta Thrashers set out to sell 13,000 season tickets by June 21, but shortly after fans were able to buy tickets Saturday at noon, Winnipeg reached its goal with ease. According to the Winnipeg Sun, the total reached 13,000 within 17 minutes.

“While I had no doubt the ‘Drive to 13,000′ would reach its destination,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said, “the remarkable speed at which it got there certifies the fans’ hunger for NHL hockey and their commitment to True North’s initiatives.”

One Comments for “Winnipeg sells 13,000 season tickets in 17 minutes”

1. clark Says:
   June 4th, 2011 at 9:21 pm

   maybe bettman should come to Canada more often maybe talk to some people and see what hockey means to Canadians.

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