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New for 2010-2011: Wells Fargo Center

New for 2010-2011: Wells Fargo Center

Maybe four times is the charm: Philadelphia's Wachovia Center, the hone of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Philadelphia Flyers, is now Wells Fargo Center, reflecting consolidation in the nation's banking industry.
Katz ups arena offer to $200M; city willing to talk

Katz ups arena offer to $200M; city willing to talk

Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz has doubled his offer to help finance a new downtown arena, but before the city is ready to act councillors have lots and lot of questions. Still, Katz is closer than ever before to achieving his dream of a downtown arena.

911 caller: Have Mounties bring Jets back to Winnipeg -- and throw in some smokes

911 caller: Have Mounties bring Jets back to Winnipeg -- and throw in some smokes

A caller to Manitoba's 911 line had an unusual request: the return of the Winnipeg Jets to Canada. Oh, and as long as the Mounties were at it, could they bring him some smokes on the way out?

Katz ups arena offer to $200M; city willing to talk

Katz ups arena offer to $200M; city willing to talk

Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz has doubled his offer to help finance a new downtown arena, but before the city is ready to act councillors have lots and lot of questions. Still, Katz is closer than ever before to achieving his dream of a downtown arena.

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Ducks sign affiliate deal with ECHL's Jackals

Ducks sign affiliate deal with ECHL's Jackals

The Anaheim Ducks are centralizing player development in upper New York State, adding the Elmira Jackals (ECHL) to the lineup after signing the AHL's Syracuse Crunch to a player-development deal.

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Consol Energy Center to host 2013 Frozen Four

Consol Energy Center to host 2013 Frozen Four

Another big news items in a big week of news for Pittsburgh's Consol Energy Center: the arena has landed the 2013 NCAA Frozen Four tournament.

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New for 2010-2011: Wells Fargo Center

New for 2010-2011: Wells Fargo Center

Maybe four times is the charm: Philadelphia's Wachovia Center, the hone of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Philadelphia Flyers, is now Wells Fargo Center, reflecting consolidation in the nation's banking industry. Read more...
Renovation of Crisler Arena OK'ed by regents

Renovation of Crisler Arena OK'ed by regents

The first phase of a renovation of Crisler Arena, home of the University of Michigan basketball teams, was approved yesterday by the school's Board of Regents.

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Shock starts strong with sellout

Shock starts strong with sellout

The Tulsa Shock's debut in the WNBA may have been disappointing when the final score was tallied, but the sellout crowd and collegiate atmosphere bodes well for the future of the franchise.

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AT&T Center / San Antonio

Completed in 2002, the AT&T Center is now home to the Spurs (NBA), the AHL’s San Antonio Rampage, and the WNBA’s San Antonio Silver Stars. The Spurs won their second NBA Championship during their inaugural season at the arena, defeating the New Jersey Nets in six games.

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The week that was: July 17

The week that was: July 17

The most popular stories on Arena Digest posted over the last week, as measured by page views. It was a great week for the Pittsburgh Penguins and fans of cutting-edge arena design.

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Yellowstone County to rebuild Rimrock Auto Arena

Yellowstone County to rebuild Rimrock Auto Arena

Despite extensive damage from a tornado that saw the roof lifted off the place, Yellowstone County officials say they'll launch a plan to rebuilt Rimrock Auto Arena in Billings. Read more...