CEHL Investigative Reporting
Anaheim Ducks GM Dan Rudd has arguably been one of the most successful GMs in league history. Running a successful franchise like the Ducks has earned him a lot of money over the years. Enough that he chooses to spend his time coaching youth hockey, some would argue at a negative cost to the management of the Ducks. However, since the start of the new CEHL season, the Ducks have just been giving away tickets to their home games. GMs and owners around the league have begun to question the financial implications of the Ducks ticket pricing strategy. We interviewed an anonymous fan outside of the Honda Center:
Ryan: Hi, I’m just doing an interview here for Canadianelitehockeyleague.ca, would you care to comment on the free ticket promotion that the Ducks are running?
Anonymous Fan: Yeah man, I don’t really like to talk to the press man
Ryan: Well, I’m not really like a real journalist, if that makes it any better
Anonymous Fan: Oh alright, yeah, like I used to not come to many games because tickets were so expensive. But Dan Rudd is like the Elon Musk of hockey. He’s making California a better place. I love the Ducks EVEN more now! It’s amazing!
Ryan: I would agree with you, I think Dan Rudd may in fact be the nicest owner in sports. Do you have a favourite player on the Ducks?
Anonymous Fan: Patrick Kane
Ryan: Is there any particular reason?
Anonymous Fan: Yeah, I used to drive cab before I got laid off, you know, Uber, and he was like the coolest guy man when I used to drive him around. I thought he was gonna want to go to Disneyland, but he had me drop him off at Joe’s Italian Ice instead.
Ryan: That’s a really weird story buddy…
Anonymous Fan: Well, whose even going to read this interview anyway?
Ryan: Exactly…
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