Sens Town Exclusive Book Offer

On the eve of the start of the Senators season, Sens Town is proud to bring the readers an exclusive offer to celebrate their 20th season. In conjuction with Penumbra Press and author Paul Kitchen, I would like to offer Sens fans with the opportunity to buy the definitive history of the original Ottawa Senators at 40% off, exclusively for Sens Town readers. As an added bonus for those of you who visit ST, the author will personally sign every book ordered through this offer.

Win, Tie, or Wrangle chronicles the early history of the Ottawa Senators and is a must read for any true Sens fan. I personally have read it after receiving it as a Christmas present a few years ago and found it very compelling and interesting. It's very well researched and extremely informative. It makes a great present for that hard to shop for Sens fan.

It also features a preface from Brian McFarlane and foreword from Senators owner Eugene Melnyk. Author Paul Kitchen also helped design the new Sens heritage jersey and is the most knowledgeable historian on the original Senators there is.

The book usually retails for $45, but through this offer, it is yours for only $27, plus it will be personally signed by author Paul Kitchen. You can't get a better deal than that ladies and gentleman. The best part is your supporting a local author and Sens Town at the same time. Do not miss out, order yours today.

To get in on this amazing special offer click here to order.


Look for Paul doing a Sens Town interview in the very near future as well.

Photo Diary: Heritage Jersey Release

Today was the big day, the day the much anticipated Senators heritage jersey was finally unveiled and available for purchase. Many were very excited to get their hands on the jersey that is clearly the most popular since the original white home jersey worn in 1992. As always for those of you who couldn't be there, I will provide the latest version of the photo diary. More pics after the jump.

Here's the first pic where you can clearly see the whole uniform and I have to say it looks pretty awesome. Interesting to note that the Sens have yet to officially cut anyone yet, so guys like Kaspars Daugavins, Robin Lehner and Mike Hoffman amongst others are modeling the new look too.

Here's the what the goalie setup will look like, modeled by Zoolander, errr I mean Craig Anderson. Looks sharp, especially with his clean and simple goalie gear. Let's hope his play matches his style this season.

A close up of the new digs, not too shabby right? Jared Cowen sure looks good in a Sens uni and Brian Lee still looks like a 15 year old. These MAY be our best uni's to date in my opinion. I love them.

Yes, each one of those is a boxed up heritage jersey for season ticket holder's. That is a lot of jerseys.

Though not announced yet, here are the 2 assistant captains for the year (MAJOR SCOOP lol). Chris Phillips has been one for quite a while and with him re-upping, it was a given he'd rock the A, but Spezza looks to have a permanent A for the first time. I have to say, it suits him. I'm looking for a big year from Giggles.

The wall of new heritage jerseys featuring all the Senators players. It looks really sharp all together like that doesn't it? It sure is nice to finally see the finished product turn out great after so many months of speculation. I know many of you, myself included were curious about the color/font of the name and numbers but they came out nice too I think. I had only ever seen the finished product a few months ago without any numbering or lettering, so I'm glad it looks proper.

And finally, an up close and personal view of the entire new heritage uniform. My 2 cents, they couldn't have done a better job producing it. It looks awesome to wear and even better on the players. I predict in a few years it will become out permanent home jersey due to it's original look and fan popularity. My only complaint is the players are all rocking the jerseys with the All Star Game patch, while the one's for sale were blank. Could have had some with and some without in my opinion, but otherwise well executed all around.

As someone tweeted me, this jersey just seems to scream Ottawa, and that's a good thing.

Thoughts on the new jersey?

SBP Gets Facelift For 20th

The new season gets underway a week today, and with it being the 20th anniversary season, the Senators organization have made little changes in almost every area. They decided to beef up the entrances, so here's a quick rundown of the new looks. First up is gate 2, one of the main entrances. It features the 20th logo and Alfie greeting you as you come into SBP. More after the jump.

This is just to the side of gate 2 and features the players lined up from the very first game back in 1992 at the Civic Centre. It's a cool piece of history to see and awesome to see all of the old school original Sens like Mike Peluso, Jody Hull, Darren Rumble and the rest.

On the less used gate 3, the 2 assistant captains welcome you to SBP. If you come through that door each game you will see Jason Spezza and Chris Phillips with the 20th anniversary logo in each language and an overall nice design.

Thoughts?

Uh Oh Buff-A-Lo! Sabres Leak Heritage Jersey

The final product of the Sens heritage jersey has now officially been leaked, thanks to the pro shop at the Buffalo Sabres via Icethetics. At least it wasn't a blunder by the Sens this time. The jersey is as was expected, french shoulder patch and all, but I have to admit these are pretty spectacular looking.

Your thoughts on the end product?

20th Anniversary Tickets First Look

The 20th season is upon us, so you know what that means, new tickets. They aren't scheduled to be picked up until Sunday for season ticket holder's but you know I always give you guys the first look before everyone else. So here is the front, pretty clean and simple, but I like it. Nice touch of showing the first version of the Senators, the original captain in Boschman and of course the franchise in Alfie.  Notable tickets/games after the jump.

Here are the tickets for the very first game of the year, a pre-season tilt with the defending champion Boston Bruins on Wednesday. I guess this is making a statement for the rebuild/future of youth. Similar to past tickets however but still I like em.

The first captain for the modern day Senators gets the honor to adorn the opening night tickets for the 20th anniversary season vs Dany Heatley and the Minnesota Wild. It seems like a nice sentimental choice and brings back good memories for me when I was with my dad at the Civic Centre on October 8th, 1992.

Ah yes, the night many in Ottawa and surrounding areas have been waiting for. February 9th will be a hot ticket, as local legend and Mr he can't ever do anything wrong returns for the first time. Ol' blue eyes will take the ice at SBP for the first time in a jersey other than one with a Sens logo on the front. Look for Mike to get a standing O and cheered all night, a far cry from the treatment most ex Sens receive upon their return.

Robin Lehner is on the Binghamton/Hamilton game tickets, which has the nice touch of adding the Calder Cup trophy and saying the BSens were 2010-11 AHL Champs as well. It would also seem that they expect Mr Lehner to be in Bingo all year barring some crazy injury. Sorry Robin, we'll have to wait until next year to see the REAL you.

As far as some of the other tickets included, there are 4 or 5 that feature original Senators from the early 1900's which I thought was pretty cool, as well past players like Norm MacIver and Shawn McEachern, and current one's like Alfie and Spezza. I was kind of surprised they didn't include Alexandre Daigle, who was a big part of our franchise and is a huge part of our history however.

All in all, it was fairly well done, though the template of the tickets is quite similar to in years past. Then again, the real value of the ticket is entrance into SBP to watch, not how they look aesthetically right?

Thoughts?

Heritage Jersey Teaser

We're getting closer.

Heritage Jersey Release Date Confirmed For Oct 1st

A couple of days ago, I let you know that the heritage jersey would be released on October 1st. Today it was confirmed by the Senators, being released after an open practice at SBP. From everyting I've seen it appears to be a big winner from the fans, so it should sell very well. If you want to be one of the first in the city to have it, head to the practice on the first.

On a personal note, shoutout to Bruce Garrioch for showing me some love and giving me the proper credit for breaking the news before it was officially announced. Around the interwebs no one else gave me any credit for it, so I sincerely appreciate the gesture. Remember, for all the latest news and information FIRST, come to Sens Town.

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Training Camp Roster Released

The 2011-12 season is almost here. The Sens training camp is even closer. The training camp roster is now available and has 59 players, including all the guys from the rookie camp. For the full roster click here.

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Heritage Jersey To Release October 1st?

Given the popularity of the widely circulated Senators Heritage Jersey over the summer, many are dying to get their hands on one, but as of yet, we don't have a date when they will be available for purchase. This is what season ticket holders have received, a card good for one free heritage jersey that they say will be ready for October 1st.

No word on if this is just for people with seasons or for the general public too (though I've been told it will be) as of yet, but one thing is for certain, they will be available for everyone to buy in a month or so at the latest. Still waiting on an official unveil from the Sens and I am particularly curious to see the font and colors they will use for the letters and numbers.

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Changes To SBP Are A Comin'

The Sens get their 20th season underway in just a few weeks now and for the anniversary season, the entire organization is stepping it up. I was sent some of the major changes that will be happening at SBP in time for the home opener against Dany Heatley and the Minnesota Wild on October 11th. I have to say after reading the new plans, I'm quite pleased. Credit where credit is due, the Sens are stepping it up as of late. There will be several new food options and an improved Sens Store. Details after the jump.

Here are some of the new things to expect this season:

- Golden Palace egg rolls — the new official egg roll of Scotiabank Place — will now be available at Club-level concessions, in Club seats and in suites. The Golden Palace was recently voted by CTV Ottawa as home to “Ottawa’s best Chinese food.”


- The Burger Shack, with two locations in the main food courts on the 200 level, offers specialty burgers made fresh with 100 per cent Ontario beef on toasted buns, gourmet “forum-style” hot dogs with a variety of toppings, including corn relish and chili, as well as sea-salt-seasoned french fries.

- The Molson Canadian Brew Pub (formerly the Hockey Country Lodge located upstairs at Section 223) has been renovated and given a fresh look. The Molson Canadian Brew Pub will be the new home of Team 1200’s game-day broadcasts.

- In addition, fans can expect hot dogs served fresh off roller grills at all concession stands around the building, as well as several other new menu items at Scotiabank Place restaurants.

- A revamped Sens Store, powered by Reebok, with almost 1,800 square feet of retail space (three times larger than last season) will be open to fans. This new store will feature products from around the National Hockey League, boasting more than 100 new merchandise items for this season.

- Scotiabank Place has also received a facelift, with new 20th anniversary-inspired signage on the front of the main gates, as well as player collages at both the Gate 2 and Gate 3 fan entrances.


Thoughts on the improvements?

Travel In Style

Check out the new OC Transpo buses that will be debuting this weekend. Now you can travel to work or wherever you may need to go with style. It looks pretty awesome to me. Well done Senators org and don't forget that tickets go on sale for regular season games this morning at 10am. Don't let Leaf fans buy up all the seats.

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SBP Gets Facelift

This was the scene at the main entrance of SBP yesterday, as they put up a new graphic to greet you. It heavily features Daniel Alfredsson, Jason Spezza and some other historic Sens history on the ends. I know some of you may hate on the inclusion of Redden, but try and remember the moment their portraying and not the individual. To see the final finished version click here.

Yet another sign the new season is getting close.

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20th Anniversary Tee

Here is the first merchandise with the 20th anniversary season logo and slogan featured on it. These aren't available to the public but yet were given out at the 20th anniversary launch press conference for those in attendance. You know I'm always looking out for you guys, so I was able to obtain a few extras to give up to some readers so you can have it before anyone else. There will be a contest/giveaway this week for your chance to win. Just a heads up.......

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Heritage Jersey Final Product

image via icethetics

We had previously seen the black and white version, but here is your first look at what the final product will look like. I personally really like it, but what say you? Interesting to note that one of the side patches appears to be in french, saying Senateurs prominently, with Ottawa underneath, while the other side patch says Ottawa prominently, with Senators underneath. I`m not really a fan of the French aspect, sorry other side of the river.

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3 & 5 Game Packs On Sale Tomorrow

Just  friendly reminder that the 3 & 5 game packs are on sale tommorow morning starting at 10am. They have added a new wrinkle, this year you can choose the games you want, according to the gold, silver and bronze levels your entitled  to. There are so pretty juicy combos you can put together. See all your options by clicking here and heading to capitaltickets.ca at 10am.

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20th Anniversary Promo Posters

 

More material from Thursday's 20th season anniversary launch, this time 3 promo posters that feature the new Hockey Makes Us slogan. The posters feature current Senator Chris Neil, living legend Daniel Alfredsson and HOFer Frank Nighbor, and I have to say I like the look of them and the slogan used with different adjectives is much better than Hockey Makes Us on its own.

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Promo Calendar

For all of you trying to decide what games to purchase tickets to this season, I present to you the 2011-12 Ottawa Senators promotional calendar. It shows you what games are gold, silver and bronze, as well as showing you the subway games, metro games and a list of special events related to our 20th anniversary season. So take a minute to read it over (click to enlarge) and make your choices to your must see games.

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Sens On "A-Morning"

On the heels of yesterday's big 20th season anniversary launch and press conference, the Sens continue their promo tour, this time stopping at A-Morning, with Jeff Kyle giving you some more information about the upcoming season. Enjoy the awkward Spartacat/Lianne Laing flirting. And they say romance is dead.

Thoughts?

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20th Season Details

Ok so you've seen the video and you've seen the new logo and slogan, so let's get to what you really care about, hockey related matters. Here are some more details from today's 20th season launch press conference, so you can be up to date on all the latest Sens news for our anniversary season.

• The pre-season games, opening night against Dany Heatley and the Minnesota Wild (Oct 11th), and the 3 and 5 game packages will go on sale to the public Tuesday, August 9th.
• All the other regular season single game tickets will go on sale Sept 12th. Though to be fair, Cyril Leeder said at the presser that it would be August 12th, so not sure if it's a slip of the tongue or a mix up of dates but stay tuned to get your tickets.
• On opening night, fans will recieve a commemorative 20th anniversary pin and the 1992-93 Sens will be at the game.
• The Sens will debut the new heritage jersey against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, October 13th. All fans at that game will recieve a new heritage pin.
• The jerseys won't be unveiled until a week or so before that debut unfortunately.
• They will wear the heritage jerseys 11 games this season.
• There will be a Roger Neilson tribute night.
• The hashtag that the Sens will be using for the 20th season is #Sens20, so be sure to label your posts with that or search for posts containing that throughout the season.
• Pat Nighbor, son of legendary sens player and HOFer Frank was on hand. That was a cool touch to see.

-The Sens described their Hockey Makes Us theme as a "represenation of what the game of hockey means to players, fans and the community".

Here are a few quotes of for you from the press conference:

Cyril Leeder: "This will be a special season for Senators fans. From the all star game, to a new heritage jersey and special promotions and tributes, we look to recognize the great moments from the last 20 years, while embracing why hockey makes us such big Senators fans".

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson: "Canada is the home of hockey and our city is proud to have the Senators as such an important part of our community. Sens' 20th anniversary season will be a celebration of a great partnership between the people of Ottawa and the team".

Daniel Alfredsson: " I have been part of this team and this community for more than 16 years. Having the all star game here as we celebrate our 20th anniversary will make this season a special one for the fans, both on and off the ice".


Thoughts on the Sens plans? Do you like them, hate them or somewhere in the middle?

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20th Season Anniversary Video

This was a video they played at the 20th anniversary season laucnh press conference earlier today. I have to say it's pretty inspiring and has me dying in anticipation for the 2011-12 season to begin. It does an excellent job at showing our proud history from the early 1900's, as well as showcasing great moments from the modern day Sens past too.

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