The long-planned $100-million XL Center renovations addressing both aging infrastructure and aging fan accommodations may begin in January if the state releases some $65 million in bonding. (more…)

The long-planned $100-million XL Center renovations addressing both aging infrastructure and aging fan accommodations may begin in January if the state releases some $65 million in bonding. (more…)
State funding could be in play for upgrades to Hartford’s XL Center, as Connecticut governor Ned Lamont proposes allocating $55 million toward a larger renovation plan. (more…)
With UConn set to return to the Big East, state officials hope the move will generate more revenue and bolster the case for private investment in an XL Center renovation. (more…)
Currently, there are several major markets in the United States that are served by aging arenas. Although these venues remain functional for events, they are behind their competitors in many areas, making them consistent subjects of speculation over major renovation or replacements. (more…)
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont supports funding upcoming XL Center upgrades, but addressing the Hartford venue’s long-term future will require a separate solution. (more…)
Although it has been 22 years since they last took the ice, fans of the Hartford Whalers are keeping memories of the team alive. (more…)
Fresh off NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament action that boosted economic activity in Hartford, proponents are bolstering their case for an XL Center renovation. (more…)
Many AHL arenas are designed for a more minor-league feel, but a select number were made with the NHL in mind. The slate of AHL teams in NHL arenas includes two venues that are shared by active teams, as well as a pair of facilities that now host the AHL after housing an NHL club. […]
The push for a new UConn hockey arena is moving forward, as university regents on Wednesday approved plans for the venue. (more…)
Officials are issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for Hartford’s XL Center, marking the latest step in the procces of seeking a buyer for the venue. (more…)
The Hartford Wolf Pack will continue to call XL Center its home, as the New York Rangers and Spectra by Comcast Spectacor have announced a renewal agreement. The renewal is for two years, the 2018-19 and 2019-20 AHL seasons, and includes three more one-year options. (more…)
In the latest twist in the debate over the future of Hartford’s XL Center, Connecticut governor Dannel Malloy is proposing $100 million in funding for upgrades. (more…)
August Publications was formed in 2002 with the launch of Ballpark Digest. Since that time the company has grown from a single employee working out of a home to a diversified publishing firm featuring Websites, books and other merchandise. Our motto is simple: We enjoy doing cool things and are overjoyed we can make a living doing so.