Carolina Hurricanes ticket sales restrictions for playoff games
Carolina Hurricanes limit ticket sales to local residents for home games in playoff series against New York Rangers to ensure home-ice advantage. Rangers fans shut out of opponent's arena in recent events.
Key Points
- Carolina Hurricanes limiting ticket sales to residents of North Carolina, South Carolina, and southern parts of Virginia
- Similar restrictions seen with Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks fans
- Effort to prevent opposing team's fans from taking over home arena
Pros
- Ensures home-ice advantage for Carolina Hurricanes in playoff series
- Shows consideration for local fan base
Cons
- Disappoints non-local fans, particularly New York Rangers fans