DePaul athletic-department officials have a big decision to make: whether to build a $150-million arena for the Blue Demons or to take up residence at the United Center. (more…)
Archive | 2012
Golden State Warriors arena plan draws criticism
A Golden State Warriors arena plan on the downtown San Francisco waterfront is drawing criticism for requiring a heavier taxpayer subsidy than AT&T Park, but experts say the project requires more subsidy because it is a much grander endeavor. (more…)
New York Islanders announce Barclays Center move in 2015
If the NHL is back in 2015, the New York Islanders will be playing out of Brooklyn’s Barclays Center for the 2015-2016 season. (more…)
Toledo Walleye a good fit in ECHL
Though there’s some fan sentiment toward moving up to the AHL from the lower-level ECHL, it sounds like Toledo Walleye management is happy to stay at their present level. The Walleye franchise is arguably one of the tops in all of minor-league hockey; launched by the same nonprofit that owns the successful Toledo Mud Hens, […]
Good crowd out there tonight, boys: Hockey returns to Johnstown
{jathumbnail off} Hockey returns to Johnstown’s War Memorial Arena, where much of the classic Slap Shot movie was shot, in the form of an NAHL team. War Memorial Arena was home to plenty of hockey over the years, last to the Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL. It’s a smaller arena — just 4,000 seats — and the […]
Phoenix Coyotes sale in final stages
A sale of the Phoenix Coyotes is expected to be announced tonight, as NHL officials, a potential new owner and Glendale reps work out a purchase and new lease at Jobing.com Arena. Greg Jamison, the former CEO of the San Jose Sharks, is identified as leading a potential new ownership group for the troubled franchise, […]
Could winning help Bucks’ chances at new arena?
With the discussion heating up in Milwaukee over a new arena, one nagging question emerges: if the Milwaukee Bucks (NBA) were winning, would folks be more enthusiastic about a new facility? The Bucks didn’t make the playoffs and traded arguably their best player (when healthy, that is), Andrew Bogut, this past season. The team narrowly missed […]
Tom Benson buys New Orleans Hornets
New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson added to his stable of sports properties by buying the New Orleans Hornets from the NBA for $338 million. The NBA will make a slight profit from the sale — assuming ongoing operations were at a break-even level — after buying the franchise for $318 million, according to NOLA.com. Benson is known […]
Saskatoon group: Yes, we want an NHL team, too
On Ice Management Group says it has the cash to bring the NHL to Saskatoon, but insiders doubt the city has the population and corporate base to support a team. Gary Bettman threw out Saskatoon’s name as evidence of the NHL’s popularity, showing a demand for franchises across the continent. It’s not the first time […]
Next up in Sacramento arena quest: term sheet
Though there is broad agreement over funding of a new Sacramento Kings (NBA) arena, the tires will hit the road when a formal term sheet — with specific figures — is released. That release is scheduled for tomorrow. It should be interesting: the biggest chunk of arena financing, the sale of future downtown-parking revenues, is […]
Barclays Center: We’d love to feature local vendors
As officials prep for the opening of Barclays Center next season, they’re looking for some Brooklyn vendors to add a little local atmosphere. From the New York Daily News: “We are committed to bringing the best of Brooklyn to Barclays Center and to draw on the borough’s dynamic food scene,†said developer Bruce Ratner. “Our […]
Sacramento, Kings reach tentative arena deal
Sacramento officials and the owners of the Sacramento Kings (NBA) have reached a tentative deal on financing for a new arena in the city’s downtown area. The deal, still subject to final approval once the city’s part of the funding package is determined, calls for larger-than-planned contributions by the Maloofs, owners of the Kings, and […]
