The New Jersey Devils (NHL) are accepting applications for the Devils Buy Black Program as part of team owner Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE)’s $20 million social equity pledge. (more…)
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NHL, players agree to 56-game season
We’ll see a launch to the 2020-2021 NHL season on Jan. 13, as the league and the NHL Players’ Association agreed to a 56-game campaign focused on regional play and ending on May 8. (more…)
BB&T Center earns WELL Health-Safety Rating
BB&T Center, home of the Florida Panthers, is the first NHL facility to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating from the International WELL Building Institute. (more…)
Climate Pledge Arena opening still set for fall 2021
The Climate Pledge Arena opening is still set for fall 2021, as a brief shutdown in construction has not affected the overall schedule–but a potential realignment of the NHL schedule might delay the debut of the Seattle Kraken. (more…)
NHL aims for Jan. 1 2020-2021 season opener
The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association are aiming for a January 1 2020-2021 season opener, pushing back an original opening date of Dec. 1, 2020 in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)
PPG Arena renovations unveiled
With an eye on social distancing and COVID-19 mitigation, the Pittsburgh Penguins and concessionaire Aramark announced PPG Arena renovations for the start of the NHL season. (more…)
Coyotes behind on Gila River Arena rent
The Arizona Coyotes (NHL) are behind on Gila River Arena rent payments to arena manager ASM–which in turn is delaying ASM’s revenue-sharing payment to the city of Glendale. (more…)
Penguins, FNB extend relationship at PPG Paints Arena
First National Bank (FNB) and the Pittsburgh Penguins have extended their relationship, with the banking giants coming on board with a deal as sponsor of premium spaces at PPG Paints Arena and a Penguins Founding Partner. (more…)
Islanders, Oak View Group pitch downsized Nassau Coliseum as music venue
With the future use of the Nassau Coliseum up for debate, a group led by Oak View Group and the New York Islanders are pitching a downsizing of the arena to a music theater once UBS Arena opens. (more…)
Sixers exploring new Philly arena: report
A new Philadelphia 76ers arena could be in the works, as NBA team ownership is exploring a new facility in the Penn’s Landing area on the downtown Delaware River waterfront, per an Inquirer report. (more…)
Research launched on COVID-19 spread in arenas
A group of German researchers held a mock pop concert this weekend to research the methods of a COVID-19 spread in arenas, testing three scenarios. (more…)
$20M Harris Blitzer social equality pledge unveiled
With a total pledge of $20 million, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) is unveiling a company-wide action plan to fight systemic racism and champion equality, centered on the cities hosting its flagship sports and entertainment properties, including the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) and the New Jersey Devils (NHL). (more…)
