It's another sign that our fans are very dedicated.

The parking situation should be fine, but we are advising fans that there won't be enough spaces at the arena site for everyone. I think fans want to naturally get as close as possible to the site, but there's many of other options.

Both sports are exciting and fast-paced, and fans have responded to it. Season ticket sales were brisk for both from the beginning.

Walk-up (ticket sales) for the first (Stockton Thunder) hockey game was huge. We averaged 8,300 fans for Saturday hockey games, so I suspect we'll do that for football.

Especially in this city, I think the fans are so happy. They just wanted to get back to hockey. You could tell by the atmosphere in the building. It was a playoff-type atmosphere and it was nice to see, as players, that they are supporting us again.

Maybe we should have a town meeting for all Sox fans.