Surprised that included with these other odd arena's was my hometown. Does anybody else think Reunion Arena looked odd? On the inside it looked a typical arena, two decks of seats all the way around and no box suites. It was very typical with arena's built around the same time. Although the outside maybe a bit unique, I never thought it was odd. But I'm biases.
Fun fact: The Edmonton Gardens were demo'd in 1974 for the Northlands Coliseum which was built across the street and seated about 17,000 for hockey for most of its life. It only closed in 2016 when Rogers Place was built downtown as part of The Oilers Owner, Daryl Katz' ICE District/Delta City wanna be project… On the site of the old Edmonton Gardens is a new-ish arena called The Hanger aka Hall D which was built in the mid 80's but heavily renovated and is home to the cities B-Ball team the Stingers. It seats about 4800 which is more than enough for an NHL team like the Coyotes it would seem. Perhaps they should move there, next! 😉 On a serious note, I am 1000% for moving the Coyotes to Salt Lake ASAP! Now that's a Winter Sports city!
The reason the Ottawa civic center is the way it is in the one side is because it actually part of the bleachers of a football stadium for the CFL's Ottawa RedBlacks.
I also have a question…
Did they ever open roof at the Civic Arena during Pens games?
I would have added Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Since it was built for basketball, the hockey rink was off centered where the scoreboard hung over the blue line. Also at one end of the arena, all the seats had to be pushed back leaving it with a lot of wasted space and obstructed view seats.
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Why can’t the coyotes play at gela river arena?
Surprised that included with these other odd arena's was my hometown. Does anybody else think Reunion Arena looked odd? On the inside it looked a typical arena, two decks of seats all the way around and no box suites. It was very typical with arena's built around the same time. Although the outside maybe a bit unique, I never thought it was odd. But I'm biases.
They missed the arena where the Hartford Whalers played, it was in a mall.
Edmonton Gardens – Oilers were in the WHA when they played there.
Watched volleyball at the Omni during the 1996 Olympics
How do you not mention the Civic Centre is underneath a football stadium????
Fun fact: The Edmonton Gardens were demo'd in 1974 for the Northlands Coliseum which was built across the street and seated about 17,000 for hockey for most of its life. It only closed in 2016 when Rogers Place was built downtown as part of The Oilers Owner, Daryl Katz' ICE District/Delta City wanna be project… On the site of the old Edmonton Gardens is a new-ish arena called The Hanger aka Hall D which was built in the mid 80's but heavily renovated and is home to the cities B-Ball team the Stingers. It seats about 4800 which is more than enough for an NHL team like the Coyotes it would seem. Perhaps they should move there, next! 😉 On a serious note, I am 1000% for moving the Coyotes to Salt Lake ASAP! Now that's a Winter Sports city!
Funny how hockey fans never complained about The Trop, but baseball fans are always whining.
The Calgary Corral
The Arizona arena is only 4,600 but most of those are fans of the from the visiting team.
Look NHL, AZ just isn’t into you. That’s okay. There are plenty of places where an NHL team would be welcomed and supported.
The Boston Bruins original home, Matthews Arena, is still open and operating as a hockey arena. Northeastern University now owns it.
How Hot, Right, well, Used To Be, Anyways First All Of Them!
You know, not mentioning why TD place arena has that giant wall on the side is a crime.
For those who don’t know, the Arena is under the north Stands of the Football Stadium.
I liked games at The Igloo.
The reason the Ottawa civic center is the way it is in the one side is because it actually part of the bleachers of a football stadium for the CFL's Ottawa RedBlacks.
I also have a question…
Did they ever open roof at the Civic Arena during Pens games?
non of the modern NHL stadiums have any character anymore. they are boring and ugly.
I would have added Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Since it was built for basketball, the hockey rink was off centered where the scoreboard hung over the blue line. Also at one end of the arena, all the seats had to be pushed back leaving it with a lot of wasted space and obstructed view seats.