Stadium Reviews

Could it be true? The Buffalo Sabres are in the playoffs? Its true! After fourteen long seasons, the Sabres are heading back to the NHL playoffs, which means its a great time to head to Western New York for the latest episode of Stadium Journey's Obstructed Views!. Grab a beer and join Dave and Paul as they discuss one of the hidden gem sports travel experiences out there! 🏒🏟️

The Canada Life Centre is a solid venue to watch a hockey game. The arena is quaint and the fans and staff are friendly. If Winnipeg can get back to the playoffs the building will be rocking again.

Since their inception in the National Hockey League in 1970, the Vancouver Canucks have been the focus of Canada’s west coast. They have been a franchise that has come close to the ultimate prize on a couple of occasions and provide a great NHL experience.

For a facility now in its third decade of use, Bridgestone Arena still feels remarkably modern. The main entrance features a large, rounded, overhanging roof with enormous glass panels, which allow fans to look out onto Broadway and the Nashville skyline.

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.

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 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 Chicago Blackhawks, one of the NHL’s most storied franchises and winners of the Stanley Cup in 2013 and 2015, have fallen on hard times.

KeyBank Center may not have the history of its predecessor, the beloved Aud, but it offers a much more comfortable environment.

We’ve all seen it happen, either in real life or on a SportsCenter highlight or TikTok reel – a couple is at a sporting event when, surprise, surprise, one of them drops down on one knee and pops the proverbial question.

On Saturday, September 10th in the very first playoff game of 2026, the Panthers fell to the Rams in a barn burner in Charlotte.

The Canadian Tire Centre is more than an adequate venue to watch a hockey game. Sens fans dreaming about a new shiny toy in downtown Ottawa might have to wait a bit before the Yellow Brick Road to the capital is complete.

Although this arena’s days are numbered, going to the Saddledome to take in a Flames game is still always a good time.

The Space Needle might be the most visited attraction in Seattle but Climate Pledge Arena is quickly becoming a must see venue for sports fans and concert devotees.

All hockey fans should consider making a pilgrimage to see the Toronto Maple Leafs and extend the trip to see the city of Toronto and especially the Hockey Hall of Fame.  Scotiabank Arena remains among the premier venues in the league and MLSE has done a spectacular job keeping the arena relevant for the last two decades and continuing to revamp and upgrade the experience.

In recent years, Lord Stanley’s Cup has found a winter home at the Amerant Bank Arena, home of the Florida Panthers .

The experience at a Washington Capitals game is top notch. The crowds here are excellent, the product on the ice is outstanding, and the atm

The Senator John Heinz History Center is Pennsylvania’s largest history museum. Two floors of the History Center are devoted to the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

TD Garden is never mentioned among the elite venues of the National Hockey League. But a visit to Boston has to be considered on any hockey fan’s short list. The fans, the neighborhood, and the Garden will not disappoint any Stadium Journeyer.

Stadium Journey is proud to present our National Hockey League arena rankings for the 2024-2025 season