The Orlando Magic and Anheuser-Busch are continuing their long-running partnership, extending the 31-year relationship with new elements at Amway Center and more. (more…)
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Orlando Magic Downtown Development Complex Moves Forward
An Orlando Magic downtown development is moving forward, as the team provides further details on a $200-million sports and entertainment complex next to Amway Center, including a new team headquarters, a hotel and more. (more…)
DeVos Family, Magic Buy Orlando Solar Bears
The DeVos family returns to the hockey world, as the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) are now under their control in a deal that includes another DeVos asset, the Orlando Magic (NBA). (more…)
Solar Bears Sell Naming Rights to Ice
The Orlando Solar Bears have sold naming rights to the ice at the Amway Center, agreeing to a pact with American Residential Services (ARS). As a result of the deal, the ice will now be known as ARS.com Rink at Amway Center. (more…)
After successful debut season, Orlando Solar Bears prep for 2013-2014
The return of pro hockey to central Florida in the form of the ECHL’s Orlando Solar Bears was a success, but sustainability means more growth and perhaps a run in the playoffs. (more…)
Edmonton arena design: light, airy, open
{jathumbnail off} A future Edmonton Oilers (NHL) arena would feature a light and airy design, with plenty of places to grab a brew and watch a game, according to concept sketches released by ICON Venue Group. The renderings, presented to the Edmonton City Council this week, envision an arena with an open concourse, plenty of […]
It’s official: ECHL expands to Orlando for ’12-’13
Two weeks after the Orlando City Council approved a lease for an ECHL team at Amway Center, the league announced an expansion franchise was unanimously approved for the 2012-2013 season. The Orlando membership is owned by Orlando Pro Hockey Operations, L.P., an entity controlled by Joe Haleski, Bob Ohrablo and Jason Siegel. We reported on […]
Orlando approves ECHL lease for Amway Center
When we visited Amway Center, we expressed hope that a hockey tenant would be forthcoming someday in the impressive facility. Our wish came true: Orlando has approved a three-year lease for an ECHL team, beginning in 2012-2013. The Orlando City Council approved the Amway Center lease today. The team will be owned by Orlando Pro […]
Taking down Amway Arena: Green rules
When the city takes down Amway Arena, the former home of the Orlando Magic (NBA), it will done over a period of several months, with the “disassembly” performed in an environmentally sensitive manner. The arena, made obsolete when Amway Center opened, is slated to be torn down before the end of the year, according to […]
Debate continues over new Nets arena
{jathumbnail off} The new Brooklyn arena for the relocating New Jersey Nets (NBA) continues to generate controversy; community activists opposing Atlantic Yards won a court decision but failed to persuade a judge to stop construction on Barclays Center. On Wednesday, state Supreme Court Justice Marcy Friedman held that Empire State Development Corporation used bad numbers […]
NBA lockout could disrupt arena industry
If NBA owners impose a player lockout at the end of the season, it could throw the arena industry into turmoil — but it could also draw some unexpected artists on the road for new arena tours. In Orlando, bookers at Amway Center will wait until August 1 to issue a final fall schedule, giving […]
The Week That Was: Dec. 19
It was a week where Glendale managed to keep the Phoenix Coyotes (NHL) by paying Matthew Hulsizer more than what the team is worth, when MSG upturned the Los Angeles music scene by negotiating a sale of the Fabulous Forum, and we visited Amway Center, the stunning new home of the Orlando Magic (NBA). The […]
