Everything Hockey Expo

[shotty 7]

does anyone know exactly what this is? i saw a poster at a rink a few weeks ago in passing, and today it was attached to the canucks pre game report. details? the website doesnt seem to give too much info.

http://www.everythinghockeyexpo.com/home.html

[freestyla 0]

I got an e-mail about this from The Hockey Shop

During November 7th and 8th, the biggest hockey event of the year arrives! Featuring autograph sessions with Hanson Brother Steve Carlson, Richard Brodeur, Vancouver Canucks Alumni and players from the Abbotsford Heat!

Also featured are 3 Grand Prize Draws! The prizes are 6 tickets to the Vancouver Canucks vs St. Louis Blues on December 20th in the comfort of a Canucks Hospitality Suite. Plus, there will be a ton of other prizes to be won. Entry is free with admission!

We will be setting up a 400 square foot retail zone, so come check us out to find some amazing Expo exclusive deals!

Partners: Warrior, Bauer, Easton

Exclusive Doorcrasher Deals!

* Easton SE6 Junior Composite Stick: Regular - $69.99 Now - $40.00 tax included

* NikeBauer Vapor IX Junior Composite Stick: Regular - $59.99 Now - $40.00 tax included

* NikeBauer Vapor IX Intermediate Composite Stick: Regular - $69.99 Now - $45.00 tax included

* CCM Vector 8.0 Senior Glove (13", 14", 15") Regular - $129.99 Now - $60.00 tax included

Then just links to the site.

[shotty 7]

i just looked at the floorplan... apparently its in a barn.

[furlanitalia 1]

I'm pretty sure it's in the Agriplex in Cloverdale as they are expecting about 20,000 people. I know the guy running it, he also runs the Ultimate Hockey League. He was trying to get us to do a booth there. Not sure if I'll go, Warrior is on board, a couple other big names but its just gonna be your standard expo, same as the wedding one and baby one they do downtown. I don't think they've promoted it as much as they should have/said they would, but if you go let me know how it is.

[farhanshak 1]

does stuff like this ever happen in toronto, ontario?

would love to check out something like this.

[shotty 7]

i'm going to go, but only because i haven't taken my 530 on the highway for a while.

[furlanitalia 1]

Yah Toronto is doing a similar one I think. I know they called asking us to attend, I just have no idea what they are calling it

[jumtao 0]

If you are talking about the one in Toronto that's happening in April, it's called 'The Hockey Expo'

I plan on attending and hoping to pick up some new gear for the following season

[shotty 7]

Yah Toronto is doing a similar one I think. I know they called asking us to attend, I just have no idea what they are calling it

it sucked. i mean, i know its just starting up, but it was literally in a barn. i felt good supporting it because hopefully it'll grow and attract more partners, so unless you're going for that reason, it's a long drive for nothing special.... unless you're interested in buying picked over pro stock stuff from the canuck's sale.

$75 for used gloves (edler, johnson, samuelsson vapor 40) and sticks, $100 for brand new (vaananen u+)

i think hockey shop employees were working the brand booths (warrior, bauer, easton), and i think they were 'b' grade staff, because the guys i talked to seemed to know nothing about the gear.

[furlanitalia 1]

Evan what was the volume like? They were selling us on the fact 20,000 people would be there, would you agree with that?

[shotty 7]

no f'in way.

i'm being generous when i say maybe 5000 over the weekend (unless it got crazy busy on sunday). there were empty booths, all volunteer staffers were using the skills zone (except the two women working the front desk), there were more THS employees roaming the booths than guests, and the guy from the super 8 motel booth was outside on his cell phone the entire time i was there.

i hope it grows into something good. with the rates the organizer was charging for entry, exhibitor space, and special guest roster, he probably made a small profit... my hope for next year is that he can get the manufacturers a little more involved* and possibly upgrade the venue.

the blade tape guy put the pressure on when i walked past his booth. hardcore sales, my wife ended up buying two because she felt bad for him.

*folding table with gloves and a stick rack for warrior, easton & bauer.

[furlanitalia 1]

I figured it would be that. I think they over promised on the advertising, and didn't quite deliver. I'm sure if they choose to do it next year it will be bigger and better.

The cost to get a booth wasn't bad, IMO quite reasonable. Just feel that it was something that needs to be planned now, and solidified by May. He was still asking us to get in a week before it happened. Hopefully he'll be able to get more contacts and more support from the manufactures.

As is with all of these things, they just need time to grow.

[shotty 7]

10 x 10 exhibitor spaces are way too small to be taken seriously. if you do it next time, go 10 x 20 and throw down a real presence. bring some aids. there were a few training/hockey schools there and all they were doing was handing out pamphlets.

when i do trade shows, i try for 20x20. its damn expensive, but worth it. nothing better than space to have people hang out in your booth.

[Cams 7]

It would be nice to have an event like this in Windsor, ON. Border city, with a very large new expo centre (Old GM plant).

[furlanitalia 1]

I agree with the space constraint. 10 x 10 is very minimal, and it is definitely worth it to get the larger space and drum up interest.