Pels STH event nightmare

We had fun...

Thought the same thing - total clusterfrick. We were at the intersection around 6:20 for the event that runs from 6:30-8:30. Sat at the intersection for around 20 minutes watching a total traffic jam - a few cars crossing with each light change, blocking the intersection and further backing up traffic down Airline - just so they could be told to turn around. One guy positioned 100 feet down the road telling people to turn around. Why in the frick didn't they just put a sign on the median saying "Pels parking that way"??? So by the time we waited our turn to be told where to go, got to the other parking lot, got on the bus, and got to the facility, it was already past 7:00. We got inside, went and bought an All Star jersey and a Pels ball to get signed, and got in the long line for autographs. Of course, they changed out the players 3 times before we got to the front of the line. Got our ball autographed by Jackson, Miller, and Rondo, and by then it was already around 8:05. Went to get in line for a picture with Mirotic and Hill, and...surprise, surprise...they already closed the line. Walked back to the other corner for a "locker room" photo with Jrue, and that line was already closed at 8:10 as well. My son ended up following two other guys over the rope when the guardians weren't looking and was able to get his picture with Jrue.

I'm guessing this event replaces both the one at the SKC and the one at the practice facility? Last time we went (2 seasons ago) there was one event inside the Pels practice facility and another one that was at the arena. Seemed like this one probably replaces both of those, so I guess we don't get another chance to get more autographs. For a "fan appreciation" event, we got very little out of it.

For comparison, a couple years ago we went and saw Penn & Teller in Las Vegas. At the end of their show, they go stand in the lobby of the showroom and sign autographs and take photos with every single fan until the last one is gone. And they do this EVERY show. For the amount of money these players make, and for the amount of money you dish out for season tickets, this 2-hour event amounted to very little fan "appreciation". That being said, I'm otherwise a very happy and satisfied season ticket holder regarding all other aspects.