The Alaska Aces are dropping out of the ECHL effective for the 2017-2018 season, as Alaska’s poor economy and declining attendance is causing ownership to call it quits. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2017
Yet Another Birmingham Bulls Revival in the Works?
Art Clarkson, the former owner of the Birmingham Bulls during a 1992-2001 ECHL stint, is working to bring the team back to life as part of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). (more…)
Bearcats to BB&T Arena in 2017-18
As many expected, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats will play the 2017-2018 season at Northern Kentucky University’s BB&T Arena while Fifth Third Arena undergoes some serious renovations. (more…)
Senators to Announce Belleville AHL Team Monday
It’s not been a very well-kept secret, but things will be out in the open tomorrow: the Ottawa Senators will announce a plan for a Belleville AHL team for the 2017-18 season, as the NHL team shifts minor-league operations from Binghamton. (more…)
Jazz Reveal Vivent Smarthome Arena Renovation Plans
The Utah Jazz ownership unveiled the Vivent Smarthome Arena renovation plan, as the team expects upgrades to the 25-year-old arena to be completed for the 2017-2018 NBA season. (more…)
Next Challenge for T-Mobile Arena: Ice
Next season will see the new Las Vegas NHL team launch play at T-Mobile Arena, so management there will have plenty of time to work out a formula for a core function of the facility: a great ice surface. (more…)
Minnesota Lynx to Spend 2017 at Xcel Energy Center
The Minnesota Lynx search for a temporary venue in 2017 is over, as the team has announced that it will play its home schedule at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center. Such a move was needed because the Lynx’s home–the Target Center–is undergoing a multi-phase renovation, and much of the work will take place during the next WNBA season. […]
Is Quebec Snub Open Invite for New Seattle NHL Team?
With Quebec City’s NHL bid put on hold because of geographic and financial decisions, insiders are saying the snub is directly related to the issue of a new Seattle NHL team — but any bid has some huge challenges. (more…)
More on Las Vegas NHL Expansion Team
We have more on the Las Vegas NHL expansion team, as the league’s Board of Governors is poised to add the 31st team, reportedly the Las Vegas Black Knights, to the circuit. (more…)
It’s Little Caesars Arena for Detroit Red Wings Home
Not exactly the most inspiring name under the sun and perhaps a little too synergistic, but we have a name for the new Detroit Red Wings arena opening for the 2017-2018 NHL season: Little Caesars Arena. (more…)
It’s official: Worcester in ECHL for 2017-2018 season
Totally expected: the ECHL has awarded a 2017 expansion team to a Worcester group led by Cliff Rucker, with the team playing out of DCU Center, a 12,239-seat building located in downtown Worcester. (more…)
New Milwaukee Bucks arena: A hard sell
Republican legislative leaders say financing for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena will be a hard sell even within their caucus, as business groups and analysts step up their support of the plan backed by Gov. Scott Walker. (more…)
