We end 2018 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Arena Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #5: Online sports gambling hits arenas. (more…)
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Best of 2018, #6: New Hopes for Calgary Flames Arena Discussions
We end 2018 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Arena Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #6: City leaders take steps toward reviving new Calgary Flames arena discussions. (more…)
Seattle Hockey History: From Metropolitans to NHL Expansion
One of the Stanley Cup’s greatest charms is this: Though it is now given annually to the National Hockey League’s champion, it predates the NHL’s existence. (more…)
NCC Ending Agreement With Melnyk’s RendezVous LeBreton Group
The National Capital Commission will terminate its agreement with Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melynk‘s RendezVous LeBreton Group, leaving questions about the team’s future arena plans. (more…)
Countersuit Filed in Ottawa Senators Arena Legal Battle
The ongoing Ottawa Senators arena legal battle took another turn Tuesday, when a more than $1 billion countersuit was filed against team owner Eugene Melnyk. (more…)
Best of 2018, #10: Enterprise Center Renovations
We end 2018 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Arena Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #10: Enterprise Center renovations at the home of the NHL’s St. Louis Blues. (more…)
KeyArena Renovation Project Switches General Contractors
A change in the general contractor for Seattle’s KeyArena renovation project has taken place, with Mortenson replacing Skanska Hunt in the role. (more…)
Potential Future NHL Markets
Even with the league’s recent announcement of a Seattle expansion team, much remains to be determined about the future slate of the NHL. Several of the league’s current teams are dealing with arena situations that are in flux, while a handful of cities appear to be building their cases as potential future NHL markets. (more…)
KeyArena Renovation General Contractor Switch Considered
No final decision has been made yet, but project officials are reportedly considering a switch in the general contractor for the renovation to Seattle’s KeyArena. (more…)
Study: Islanders Belmont Park Arena Project to Increase Traffic Congestion
A planned New York Islanders Belmont Park arena project would increase traffic congestion in the area, according to a new environmental impact study. (more…)
KeyArena Groundbreaking Ceremony Launches Major Renovation
Seattle’s KeyArena took a significant step toward its upcoming overhaul on Wednesday, when officials kicked off construction with a groundbreaking ceremony. (more…)
NHL Could Get Involved in Ottawa Senators Arena Situation
Recent developments have left much uncertainty over the Ottawa Senators arena situation, and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman suggests the league could get involved. (more…)