Over 8,500 fans showed up for a tour of the new Lucas County Arena and a peek at the new Toledo Walleye.
It was a festive atmosphere in downtown Toledo as over 8,500 fans toured the new Lucas County Arena Sunday and took in the first practice for the Toledo Walleye (ECHL).
In general, the $105-million facility seems to be over well with all involved. In a way, it's hard to see the facility not succeeding: it's being operated by the same folks who run the successful Toledo Mud Hens baseball team. Here's the viewpoint of Walleye goaltender John Petrous:
"They brought a lot of energy, and it gives you a rush. I think the fans are excited for it because it's been a couple of years without it. It's a beautiful arena. I've never seen anything like it. The facility is awesome. Everything is state-of-the-art. There's nothing more the players on this team could ask for."
Sign up for the free weekly Arena Digest newsletter and keep up with the latest happenings! You can sign up here.
