We have a revived LeBreton Flats arena in the works for the Ottawa Senators (NHL), as the team and the National Capital Commission unveiled a memorandum of understanding for a land lease agreement covering a new event center. (more…)
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FirstOntario Centre renovations unveiled
Renovations to FirstOntario Centre, once projected as an NHL venue and most recently the OHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs, will commence next spring as the 1985 arena becomes the centerpiece of new entertainment district. (more…)
Capital One Arena now hosts KPMG Ignition Center
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and consultant KPMG have teamed up to open a KPMG Ignition Center at Capital One Arena, offering year-round access to an upgraded meeting space with bonus access to sporting events and concerts. (more…)
PPG Paints Arena to implement analytics for smart cameras to monitor fan experience
The Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) are testing smart-camera technology from Azena at PPG Paints Arena to measure the fan experience in real time, allowing operational changes to be made on the fly. (more…)
Gutierrez: We expect new Tempe arena deal by end of year
With the city and the Arizona Coyotes (NHL) moving forward with negotiations on a new Tempe arena, team president and CEO Xavier Gutierrez expects a deal to be in place by the end of the year. (more…)
Flames shift Stockton AHL affiliate to Calgary
The end is near for the Stockton Heat, as the Calgary Flames’ AHL affiliate is moving from California to Alberta for the 2022-2023 season. (more…)
Classic Center Arena construction underway
After a groundbreaking ceremony, construction has begun on Classic Center Arena, the new 8,500-capacity Athens (GA) facility set for concerts, events, the UGA Ice Dawgs and a new ECHL team. (more…)
New Ottawa Senators arena plan on tap?
The late Eugene Melnyk won’t be around to see it, but there are signs we could see new life in the proposed LeBreton Flats development featuring a new Ottawa Senators arena. (more…)
Coyotes sign lease to play at new Arizona State arena
It’s official: the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes signed a two-season lease, with the option for a third season, to play home games at a new Arizona State arena opening this fall. (more…)
Coyotes pitch temp tenancy in new ASU arena
The Arizona Coyotes (NHL) plan to play temporarily in a new ASU arena, with the team paying for NHL-level upgrades to the 5,000-seat home of Sun Devils hockey. (more…)
Enmarket Arena opening set for Saturday
After an opening date impacted by supply-chain issues and COVID-19-related delays, the opening of Savannah’s Enmarket Arena has finally been scheduled for Feb. 5. (more…)
New for 2022-2023: Acrisure Arena
We have a name for the new Palm Springs arena opening up in December 2022 as home of the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL): Acrisure Arena. (more…)
