A month from now, the Vegas Golden Knights will make history as the first major league franchise in the Big Four leagues to make its home in Sin City, at T-Mobile Arena. And while the Knights are Golden, so too is an anniversary for the league that celebrates this modern era: The legendary 1967 NHL expansion. […]
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The NBA and NHL Arenas That Became Finals Central
For the second year in a row, the NBA and Stanley Cup finals play out in entirely different worlds. (more…)
Flyers would consider stocking Trenton ECHL team
Though the Philadelphia Flyers would have no interest in owning a new Trenton ECHL team, they would be interested in sending players if the league arranges a franchise, according to team president Peter Luukko. The old Trenton Titans were affiliated with and partly owned by the Flyers and were generally successful before the team was […]
Spectrum demolition slated for Tuesday
It took a little longer than expected, but the wrecking crews will be coming out on Tuesday to begin the demolition of The Spectrum, long-time home to pro hockey, basketball and arena rock in Philadephia. The Spectrum opened in 1967 as a state-of-the-art facility, and certainly a step up for the 76ers, who had bounced […]