Stadium Reviews

What can you say about a hockey rink with an actual working dentist office on site? Ironic? Maybe. Awesome? Definitely! Delta Dental Arena is a solid, affordable place to catch some junior hockey action.

The Red Wings are one of the Original Six – the group of six teams that made up the National Hockey League between 1942 and 1967.

The Abbotsford Canucks are now providing the parent Vancouver Canucks with an ideal affiliate location.  The AHL club has brought historic Canadian character, Johnny Canuck to the forefront of the league and present a good AHL experience for fans.

Overall, Herb Brooks Arena is as impressive as you would expect. The combination of history and location cannot be beat, just like the 1980 team. It is fitting that ECAC hockey continues to use this historic rink to crown its champion. If you have yet to be, consider visiting for one of next year's tournaments to see this vaunted venue in action. 

The Huntsville Havoc is a professional ice hockey team in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). They play their home games at the Probst Arena of the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville, Alabama.

Hockey is officially making its return to North Mississippi. Beginning with the 2026–27 season, a new franchise in the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) will call Southaven home.

As the NHL gears up for its next phase of expansion, Atlanta and Houston have emerged as the rumored frontrunners for potential new franchises. Following a series of successful expansions in other major leagues, whispers abound regarding the NHL’s future, with insiders suggesting that concrete moves may soon be afoot.

The Toronto Sceptres have found phenomenal success in the PWHL since its inception.  The move to Coca-Cola Coliseum was necessitated by the fans and it is curious if another move is in the not-too-distant future with attendance better than ever.

The Islanders/Sound Tigers were never a huge success during their time in the American Hockey League, either on the ice (in 25 years, they won only five playoff series) or at the gate (they never ranked higher than 21st in the league in attendance). But Total Mortgage Arena is a fine facility, and the south coast of Connecticut is a coveted, growing market. It would not be a surprise to see another team take the ice in Bridgeport someday.

The Vancouver Giants do not play in Downtown Vancouver and are a bit of a hike for those who dwell in the city.  However, the Giants do have one of the most attractive venues in the Canadian Hockey League and provide a solid gameday atmosphere which should not be missed.

The London Knights are the gold standard of franchises in the Ontario Hockey League and the Greater Canadian Hockey League.  Their home, Canada Life Place, is among the best in the league, and taking in a Knights game will provide fans with one of the best experiences in Junior Hockey.

It is difficult to predict where the Montréal Victoire and PWHL will end up.  Growth has pushed the team out of the Verdun Auditorium into Place Bell, a move that has been successful.  Whether the Victoire continue to grow, requiring another move to a larger building, remains to be seen, but it is not out of the question.

The term “bandbox” is often used to describe small ballparks, but not hockey rinks. If we were to co-opt the term to use for hockey, it would describe The Bentley Arena perfectly. This cozy facility with its eco-friendly design is a hidden gem in the crowded Boston hockey scene.

The Barrie Colts are a franchise worthy of the memory of Dale Hawerchuk and Sadlon Arena is a solid arena for Junior Hockey.  What was once one of the quietest experiences, now has a bit of life to it and a Colts game is a great experience.

The announced renovations to the Grand Casino Arena, RiverCentre, and Roy Wilkins Auditorium represent a pivotal development for St. Paul. With a combined vision from city leaders and the Minnesota Wild, the plan aims not only to improve the venue's quality but also to boost economic activity.

The Cobourg Cougars are the epitome of junior hockey.  The only game in town that the community rallies around.  The Cobourg Community Centre has lots going for it and is a comfortable spot to catch a hockey game.  It will be interesting to see how the team and community bounces back from the 2025-26 season challenges.

Utah is on the brink of a significant transformation in its sports landscape, marked by numerous prestigious events and franchises that signal the state’s evolution into a major sports hub.

There was once a distinct weight to anticipation. It lived in your wallet for weeks, a stiff piece of cardstock with a glossy finish, perhaps a holographic strip, and the date of a game printed in bold, industrial ink.

The Ice Age reached Coastal Georgia in 2022 with the creation of the Savannah Ghost Pirates.

While this arena and the hockey game day experience will not blow you away, what makes a trip to see the Charlottetown Islanders is not the game itself, but immersing into a cultural and tour experience that embraces the community and the region.