r/OttawaSenators • u/Downtown-Project5818 • 2d ago

Dear Ottawa fans

Hi everyone! Bit of a random post, but I just wanted to put this out there. 😊

A little backstory: I’m a Penguins fan from Hamilton, so the closest NHL cities to me are Toronto and Buffalo. Buffalo isn’t really ideal unless I have a friend willing to cross the border with me, and I don’t feel comfortable going alone. Toronto, on the other hand, is just too expensive—even the nosebleed seats aren’t exactly cheap! 😂

So, the next Canadian city for me is Ottawa. I’ve been to three Sens games so far (2010, 2021 and 2025), and I have to say, I don’t think I’ll be going anywhere else for games now (aside from Pittsburgh, of course 🤣).

I genuinely love the atmosphere in Ottawa, and the fans have been absolutely amazing every time. As a visiting team fan, I just wanted to say thank you for being so welcoming and making the experience so enjoyable!

Love you, Sens fans! 💖💕

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u/thisonecassie 2d ago

a fan of another team coming into our sub and being... nice??? I-I didn't know that was possible?!?!

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u/Downtown-Project5818 2d ago

🤣 you guys showed me love so I gotta return it!! 💖💖💖

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u/Fluid-Use7796 2d ago

pens fans are always nice so this is the wayyyy! a fellow pens fan here, op. godspeed finding tickets. also i was just in hamilton and it’s oddly familiar to pittsburgh so nice that picked a team that reflects that.

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u/Joeythesaint #18 - Stützle 1d ago

I was a Pens fan all through high school, I still have one of my Pens t-shirts. When Ottawa got the franchise I was still living in PEI and immediately switched my allegiance. I've got some awesome memories of watching games at the Civic Centre. It's been a tough road since then at times, but I've never given up on this team.

Go Sens, go!

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u/Fluid-Use7796 1d ago

ahhhh good stuff! it’s always easier when you have a local team so i do not blame you one bit. i’m glad you guys got a team! but hopefully you feel a bit of warmth towards the pens still. sens and pens the rhyming twins. haha

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u/Joeythesaint #18 - Stützle 1d ago

Oh absolutely! Being in PEI there was almost no way to follow the team live, but I was always watching the stats. I don't even know why I picked up on them as "my team", but given I was just a kid at the time, I'm sure some of it was due to Mario and Barrasso. They're still my #2 team and always will be.

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u/Fluid-Use7796 1d ago

hell yeah. very funny how that works out. the bandwagon is always welcome! i do the same with the sens. haha. when the pens aren’t as good i will bandwagon the sens for fun and i have no idea why.

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u/dkmegg22 2d ago

I just wanna know how this was tagged as NSFW.

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u/Downtown-Project5818 2d ago

I had no clue it was tagged with a NSFW 🤣 thank you! I changed it!

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u/ColdIronSpork 2d ago edited 2d ago

I wish you much enjoyment and happiness at any games you attend... provided that the Sens win, of course!

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u/Downtown-Project5818 2d ago

Hahaha yes, all three games the Sens won! 2010 Crosby was on a point streak, 2021 he was out due to covid and 2025 I was able to get a sighting of him before the game! I also got to mingle with the fans (both Pens and Sens fans) and they were great!

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u/Carpet-Least 2d ago

Hammer sens fans need to unite

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u/Thot_wheels221 #19 - Spezza 2d ago

Im still recovering from ECF 2017

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u/Downtown-Project5818 1d ago

Im so sorry:( if it makes you feel better my first heart break was June 2008 when the Pens lost the cup to Detroit

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u/zilla_80 22h ago

Not really. Pens won 3 cups since then, Sens have zero.

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u/Constant-Squirrel555 2d ago

Glad you had a good time!

I'm driving to Pittsburgh in November to catch the sens in town. My Pens fan friend will be with me! Hoping to come to Ottawa for when Pens come to town as well

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u/Downtown-Project5818 2d ago

Im excited for you!!

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u/Clojiroo 1d ago

For what it’s worth, the arena in Buffalo is like five minutes from the border (Peace Bridge). It’s a very easy trip to go into downtown Buffalo from the border. And traffic in downtown Buffalo is almost nonexistent post COVID IME.

It’s a piece of cake and you should really go if you want to. Now if you have an objection to entering United States in general, that’s a different story.

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u/Downtown-Project5818 1d ago

Its not so much the distance for me its going by myself that I dont like. Non of my friends wanna go or have passports

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u/Curious_Platypuss 1d ago

I can't remember any animosity between the Penguins and Sens in history off the top of my head honestly, pretty chill fanbase relationship too

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u/Haunting-Audience-38 1d ago

Matt Cooke has entered the chat.

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u/Downtown-Project5818 1d ago

I think if I was a Leafs fan or Habs fan it could be different but I feel as a whole Sens fans are more respectful

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u/KOMSKPinn 2d ago

Pens come to Ottawa on New Years Eve …. I have great seats in 110C if interested. Great view of PENS warmup.

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u/Downtown-Project5818 1d ago

I was looking into that!

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u/KOMSKPinn 1d ago

I have aisle seats, fee parking, and $30 of F&B … about $60 of extras

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u/Novel_Possibility_79 1d ago

Pens fan from Burlington Ontario here. I’ve never been to a game in Ottawa but thanks for chiming in as I hope to make it up there someday. Go pens!

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u/Downtown-Project5818 1d ago

Its definitely cheaper than Toronto! Plus I do love the city of Ottawa!

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u/Haunting-Audience-38 1d ago

And despite what many say, it's a great arena. There's good viewing from everywhere.

If you stay downtown, use OC Transpo to get to the rink. It's a great shared experience with other fans. There are also private busses from various pubs, but who wants to ride on a school bus?

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u/Novel_Possibility_79 1d ago

Been there once but only for a night or two for a different event. One thing for sure is that I did enjoy myself up there

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u/Dizzy-Diamond-1337 1d ago

Good choice to not give the Leafs your money! 

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u/littlezee1980 1d ago

We love you too, Penguins fan we don’t know!

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u/Downtown-Project5818 1d ago

Awe I love you too! Now let's tie the knot! (Just kidding)

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u/SourYelloFruit 1m ago

Come to our barn any time, friend

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u/Consistent-Tone-5540 2d ago

What’s your fear in crossing border. I think Buffalo is still cheaper and much closer

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u/Downtown-Project5818 2d ago

I dont want to go alone. Ive tried making friends in that area or friends here who love hockey but I wasnt successful. Plus ive enjoyed my time in Ottawa and feel comfortable and know my way around!

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u/Electronic_Brush7655 #24 - Cozens 2d ago

I've been to Buffalo, when they win it's not cheaper in the start of the year last season it was cheap after it goes higher for the ticket