Tag Archives: Arenas

COVID Restrictions Impact Home Ice Advantage

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Photo: @thebbtcenter While every NHL team in the United States now has fans in the stands, they vary in capacity levels due to local COVID-19 restrictions. With the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs starting on Saturday, the disparity in crowd sizes … Continue reading →

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Mercedes Benz Stadium Becomes First Sports Venue To Utilize Disinfecting Drones

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia has become the first sports venue to utilize drones to clean and sanitize the stadium. The disinfecting drones not only help cover the large area, but also in a much quicker time and less labor-intensive process.

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Nassau Coliseum Shutting Down Indefinitely While Seeking Investors

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Della Young

Photo: Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images New York’s Nassau Coliseum is shutting down indefinitely while seeking investors to take over operations and pick up the remaining debt on the building, according to Bloomberg. The Long Island arena is one of … Continue reading →

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Construction Work On Islanders’ New Arena Could Resume Soon

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: Edmund J. Coppa Work could resume on a new New York Islanders arena, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to allow construction on large projects resume as part of his plan to reopen the New York State economy.

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When Will Fans Feel Safe In Seats? Early Poll Results

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

“The overall biggest long-term problem for sports is the fear associated with public interaction,” Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob said in an email to the Wall Street Journal. “When does that go away? When will society decide that it … Continue reading →

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A Look At Changes In NHL Fan Attendance During 2018-19 Season – Capitals Barely Change From 2017-18

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: The Denver Post NHLToSeattle.com released the league’s attendance report for the 2018-19 season on Tuesday morning. Attendance around the league decreased by just .2% but that is better compared to other professional leagues around North America. The NFL saw a … Continue reading →

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