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Breaking Ground
Faceoff Factor —
... process for the new arena in Pittsburgh is underway. No longer is dirt being moved in effort to make room for the arena. Instead, digging will take place, and construction of the framework will follow. Though we’re still two full seasons away from watching hockey inside the superstructure, the excitement surrounding this morning’s event is undeniable. Let’s take a look at some of the more important and interesting facts, first starting with a brief fly-through video, courtesy of the New Pittsburgh Arena section of the Penguins’ web site. Absolutely gorgeous. Facts Opening ...
FINALLY, Penguins’ new arena is on its way up
Pittsburgh Penguins —
... The location of the new arena is right across the street from Mellon Arena. The Penguins have created a new webpage for the new arena here. They’ve also included a link for a fly-through animated video ...
New Arena Groundbreaking at Center Ice
NHLPens.com —
... group is having fun and putting a good product on the ice, I’ll be here for a while.” A good product indeed! The ownership group has also benefitted from a franchise record 67 consecutive home sellouts and a 99% season ticket renewal for the upcoming season. Ken Sawyer noted that a statue of Lemieux will be erected in his honor at the Plaza entrance of the new arena, reflecting all that he has done for Penguins hockey.     Some goodies on the new Arena can be found at the New Arena Website , to include:
NEW Penguins Arena Webpage
The Steel City Sports Fan (Penguins Edition) —
... New Pittsburgh Arena
Have You Checked Out the New Arena Lately?
The Steel City Sports Fan (Penguins Edition) —
... The ground where the new arena is being built has looked like nothing more than a giant kid playing in his sandbox moving the sand around from one pile to another these past few months, but I caught a glimpse of the LIVE arena cam on the Penguins webpage the other day and it's actually starting to look like something -- there appears to be what look like steps being "carved" into the dirt (see the picture in today's post - saved still of the ...
The Pittsburgh Penguins New Arena Gets a Name
Movable Type System Activity —
... spell their name in all capitals.
I guess in the long run it doesn't matter what the arena is called. It will probably change names a few times during its lifetime anyway. It does however feel cold and sterile, like the new arena will. I understand the need for a new, shiny, state-of-the-art building, but I will always miss the Mellon Arena.
Thanks to Puck Huffers for the find.
Information on the new Pittsburgh Penguins arena is available on the team's official website. ...
Pregame Press: Take a Shot of Ovie
NBC Washington - Sports —
... as the Civic Arena, and more commonly known to Pens fans as "The Igloo," was originally built as an opera house as well as an all-purpose structure. The cool thing about it: it has a retractable dome roof. The not-so-cool thing about it: It's old and busted. But starting in the 2010-11 season, the Pens will have a new arena for Crosby and the boys to call home. It's currently under construction. Take a look at how it's progressing by clicking here . And find out more about it here . More From Wilbon Wilbon wasn't done with just the outstanding Leonsis quote. ...
If Annie Was a Hockey Fan
The Peerless Prognosticator —
... Well, actually, nobody on this planet ever really chooses each other. I mean, it's all a question of quantum physics, molecular attraction, and timing. Why, there are laws we don't understand that bring us together and tear us apart. Uh, it's like pheromones. You get three ants together, they can't do dick. You get 300 million of them, they can build the Consol Energy Center. ...
