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…)
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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…)
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…)
New Palm Springs arena construction still on schedule
Despite supply-chain issues impacting other arena construction, the new Palm Springs arena hosting the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) is still slated to open before the end of the year. (more…)
Enmarket Arena opening delayed
The opening of Savannah’s Enmarket Arena, originally scheduled for Jan. 13-14, has been delayed a month as the city and manager Oak View Group grapple with supply-chain issues and COVID-19-related delays. (more…)
New for 2022-2023: Coachella Valley Firebirds
We have the name and branding for the Palm Springs AHL team debuting in the 2022-2023 season as an affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL): Coachella Valley Firebirds. (more…)
New for 2022-2023: Savannah Ghost Pirates
Appropriate that this announcement came during the Halloween season: the newest team in the ECHL is the Savannah Ghost Pirates, set to debut at Enmarket Arena during the 2022-2023 season. (more…)
New bid planned for Pechanga Arena property
With San Diego issuing new redevelopment guidelines for the Pechanga Arena property, a new bid will be submitted by the Discover Midway group, led by Brookfield Properties and ASM Global, the current operator of the facility. (more…)
ASM Global to continue BMO Harris Bank Center management
ASM Global will continue operating BMO Harris Bank Center, home of the Rockford IceHogs (AHL) under new Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) ownership, and will be part of the $23-million Rockford arena renovation. (more…)
New Pechanga Arena redevelopment guidelines in works
San Diego will alert a state list of affordable-housing developers availability of 48 acres currently hosting Pechanga Arena — but will include a request that any redevelopment include a sports-entertainment facility. (more…)
