The Jacksonville City Council has approved a naming-rights deal for Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, which will become VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. (more…)
Archive | Minor League/Juniors
JLL, Pat LaFontaine Partner on Ronkonkoma Vision Project
JLL will partner with Hockey Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine on its Ronkonkoma Vision Project, which includes a 7,500-seat arena that could lure an AHL team. (more…)
Future of Central Illinois Flying Aces in Question
The Central Illinois Flying Aces have received a one-year temporary withdrawal from USHL play, leaving questions about the team’s long-term future. (more…)
Oak View Group Takes Over Webster Bank Arena Management
Oak View Group is taking over Webster Bank Arena management, adding the home of hockey’s Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL) and other events to its portfolio. Oak View Group’s appointment was announced by the New York Islanders. (more…)
Seattle AHL Affiliate Would Carry Major Implications
Though it is about two-and-a-half years away from beginning play, the upcoming Seattle NHL expansion franchise is drawing plenty of attention. Once it launches in 2021, the team will represent not only the NHL’s first foray into Seattle, but the biggest draw at a greatly overhauled KeyArena. (more…)
Gun Show Bill Could Result in Cow Place’s Demolition
Tucked into California legislation on gun shows is language that could eventually result in the demolition of Cow Palace, a decades-old venue for Bay Area sports and events. (more…)
Officials: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Lease Talks Progressing
While there is no final agreement, officials indicate that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins lease extension negotiations for Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza are progressing. (more…)
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Naming Rights Could be Sold
Pending final approval, an agreement with VyStar Credit Union will result in Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena naming rights being sold. (more…)
Idaho Steelheads as Seattle AHL Affiliate?
The ECHL’s Idaho Steelheads could factor into plans for Seattle’s NHL expansion franchise, as the club has been floated as its possible AHL affiliate. (more…)
Seattle AHL Affiliate Expected for 2021-22 Season
AHL president and CEO David Andrews expects that an upcoming Seattle NHL expansion squad will launch an AHL affiliate, which could begin play as early as 2021. (more…)
