Slightly off topic as not a view from this weekend as I couldn't attend but from the previous two weekends that I did attend (and in particular the 2012 weekend) I would find it hard to justify another trip. I just felt that the EIHL did the bare minimum for the supporters for the cost of the tickets. Even worse if you add in 2 days accommodation, travelling costs etc.
It seemed that it was a case of...go watch the games...then go away. We have no need or reason to entertain you other than put on the matches.
Despite the claims that Ice Hockey in the UK is a family orientated sport there is precious little put on for the supporters that turn up with young families. There is all that space in front of the main entrance to the Arena but all they have is a BBQ stall. Where are all the other attractions? Why no activities for the kids? (or older kids for that matter!).
Why no stalls manned by other sport organisations and clubs? Whether traditional British sports or other minority / American sports.
Heck..I don't know the answers but from talking to other fans at previous POFW's they all seemed to suggest that the finals have just become a cash cow for the EIHL.
Reading other forums it also appears that attendances were down again (certainly for fans other than the Home fans
) and that has been the trend for a few years.
I can only comment on the two years I have been and they were both in Nottingham. What was it like in the past at other venues?