Nilsson: “It will probably be full, Leksand curls” – Expressen

Now we hope Malmö’s hockey chief Percy Nilsson on a new public celebration in its arena.

He remembers the party and the opening game against Leksand in November 2008.

– Then came the 13 247. Do people buy tickets, we will be able to sell as many on Wednesday, he says to the Evening Post.

When Redhawks cracked Leksand in Tegera Arena Percy Nilsson with a bunch of sponsors and watched the game on the big screen in Malmö’s first sky bar – at the very top of his newly built hotel in Hyllie.

– It was almost like sitting in the stadium. It was full pressure here, says Percy.

He rubs his hands after the turnaround in Dalarna – and expects full draw in the arena when Leksand come to Malmö.

He knows what audience support means for the team. And he knows most of the turnstiles spinning increases the commerce in his arena.

But it also means increased revenues for Malmö Redhawks.

Calculated with 10 000

Before the game yesterday rough calculated club lead with about 10 000 per home game, meaning about one million crowns.

The more matches in Malmö Arena – the more millions on the club’s account.

Percy Nilsson raises the bar – both for themselves and for the hockey team. He hopes the audience up to that level as when the stadium was inaugurated on 12 November 2008.

Then came the 13,247 people to see Malmo win over Leksand 2-1.

– I think we are getting a lot of people on Wednesday. One can hope that the club earn some money, because they really need.

Otherwise, you might be forced to go in and meet even more?

– Haha. .. No … But I know that they were out of the net when they could buy a new goalkeeper. The costs to run a hockey team with all the travel and stuff. There are many tickets must be sold before it is paid.

How is the situation with their Economy?

– The feeling I’m not into. But it’s not just gold, it’s much disruption as well. I know it’s important for the club to raise money.

“A team that draw people”

Therefore, the dream scenario, both for Percy and the Redhawks, that there will be overlap in hatch in the matches against Leksand.

– It’s a team that draws people. When we opened the venue was packed here. But the game was not as many TV cameras and stuff like that took place.

Percy Nilsson sends a pass to Malmo fans from their sky bar:

– I think it becomes full. Qualifying and Leksand curls.

– Do people buy tickets, we will be able to sell as many on Wednesday as we did in 2008 against Leksand.