I don't remember very many empty seats when there were a lot non-season
ticket seats.  I have seen a significant number of empty season ticket
seats, but I suppose that since they were paid for so it's ok.   I certainly
understand the economic concern however.  I guess it's a balance between
money and noise.  Since the hockey program pays for itself a few times over
already, I vote for more noise, AND of course my own selfish interest in
being able to go to more games.   And don't forget, team performance,
recruiting, fan enjoyment, etc. are all at least partly related to noise.

I also want to say this. It's not just about money and noise.  I am an
alumnus of UMO (71) and now I have two children going there and another one
starting next year.  I can't afford season tickets.  I can afford a couple
of tickets 3 or 4 times a year.  And so can a lot of other people like me.
Most of my friends are in my category and they're not going to games any
more either.  Isn't there something to be said for having enough regular
ticket seats so that in the course of a season a lot more people are able to
at least get to a couple games?  And don't forget, there are a lot of people
who live a long way away that are willing to drive the distance a few times
in a season but to buy a season ticket and drive a long way for every game
isn't reasonable for most people.
I just have to question the fairness to the general public that access to
the hockey games at a taxpayer supported institution is so restricted
towards people with money.  Just because it's possible to almost totally
sell out the whole arena for season tickets doesn't make it fair or even
right.

GO BLUE!!!   BEAT BU!!!