Steffan Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 TAMPA, Fla. -- A Tampa Bay Lightning promotion that offers unlimited free beer to people who agree to buy season tickets is drawing the ire of safe-driving advocates. Local police and several area chapters of Mothers Against Drunk Driving say the NHL team's offer is irresponsible. "Why attach alcohol to a season-ticket plan? It's almost encouraging people to drink more than they should because it is free," said Sgt. Chris Velar, who runs the Police Department's drunken driving squad. During the first Eastern Conference playoff game between the Lightning and the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, the scoreboard advertised the offer. People who paid $100 toward next year's season tickets could get unlimited free beer during the game. Team spokesman Bill Wickett said about 25 of the 21,000 people attending the game signed up for season tickets. People who are already intoxicated aren't served beer and free taxi rides are provided to patrons who believe they have had too much to drink, Wickett said. Source: ESPN.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroChaos Veteran Posted May 13, 2004 Veteran Share Posted May 13, 2004 at least they provide taxis... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 (N) Stupid promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxikk Veteran Posted May 13, 2004 Veteran Share Posted May 13, 2004 what, they want more people to come and watch the flyers beat them? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRoling Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 How is it a stupid promotion? I mean, theoretically, it is a good plan to snag some drunk asses who want season tickets. And they provide free taxis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayrider Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 lol what diff does it make, anyone who can afford season tickets can easily afford all the beer he or she wants to consume anywyas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 How is it a stupid promotion? I mean, theoretically, it is a good plan to snag some drunk asses who want season tickets. And they provide free taxis. Because this is assuming people are competent enough to get a cab in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvbfan Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 :x I think they were sampling that free beer when they came up with that idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stncttr908 Veteran Posted May 14, 2004 Veteran Share Posted May 14, 2004 what, they want more people to come and watch the flyers beat them? :laugh: Hmm...is that a 2-1 series lead for the Lightning I see? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRoling Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 I don't know, I think the free beer thing makes it more enticing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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