HOW TO SURVIVE A STATION SELL-OUT

Since this is only the fifth sell-out in Sea Dogs franchise history, Station Nation has put together some steps to follow in order to survive a packed house at Harbour Station.

Dress Lightly: Yeah, it’s cold and windy outside but you will live (take pedway if possible). One reason for not bringing a huge coat is because it gets warm inside when she is packed. The other because the person beside you doesn’t want to have your coat on their lap all game.

Parking: If you are arriving at the game past 7:00 pm Atlantic Standard Time, don’t even dream that you find a parking spot at Harbour Station. The Wharf? Maybe. Find an alternate spot like Brunswick Square. If you park at the Popsicle Factory, trucks often need to get in there mid-game.

Go Early: Don’t waltz into Harbour Station at 7:25, have no idea where your seat is, and try and find it in pitch black. Come as early as possible so that you can brave the battle that is getting through the door and you can find the correct seat.

Stay off the Concourse: Unless absolutely necessary, stay off the concourse. If you need food, get it before the game begins. If you need to use the washroom, you are on your own with that one.

Don’t Seat Hop: Unless you have an eye on a seat that has been empty up until the 10 minute mark of the second period, don’t do it. It’s sold-out, which in English means that seat is taken.

Don’t Stand on the Concourse: A lot of people stand during the game by the railing on the concourse. If you normally do that – don’t. 200 folks have paid money to stand-up and watch this one, and the last thing you should do is get in their way. If you want to stand, see if you can exchange with your new found business friend.

Scalping: There are lots of people on Twitter looking for tickets to this game. For legal reasons, that is all we are going to say. There is probably some kind of law against it so you are better off coming inside and enjoying the game.

Be Kind to 'Cats Fans: Moncton fans are often confused with Harbour Station. There is no fancy score clock, cool vending machines, or random air horns going off every five minutes. Be respectful of these Wildcat fans and don’t start screaming in their faces just because they are decked out in yellow and red. Save the screaming for your road trip to the Cage next weekend.

Be Loud: Reality is tough sometimes, which is why it must be said that Harbour Station is one of the quietest buildings in the QMJHL. The last thing you want to hear is “Go Cats Go. Wooooooo.” Don’t sit on your hands, show these Moncton tourists that this is Saint John, not St. John’s.