Hockey

While Hetland Arena is no more than a serviceable home for the Corsairs, UMass Dartmouth hockey fans are advised to keep their eyes on the horizon. There are whispers in the air of big things coming in the future for Corsair hockey.

The Texas Stars have built a die-hard fan base in and around Austin, and regularly see some of the largest crowds in the AHL. H-E-B Center has proven to be the perfect venue for them, as well.

Chicago's arena has taken a bold step into the future of event experiences by becoming the first to offer a unique selection of drinks

One of the most significant events in Guelph annually is The Frosty Mug.  The Guelph Gryphons pack fans into the Sleeman Centre every year for the most boisterous and loud hockey event in town.  Getting to The Frosty Mug should be on the bucket list and is a part of a small handful of USports events that fans should not miss if possible.

The building was designed by famous Finish-American architect Euro Saarinen, who designed the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

Visiting Tucson, AZ and watching an AHL Roadrunners game is an enjoyable experience and one worth checking out.

Towson University is the second-largest public university in the State of Maryland.

Several smaller schools in NCAA’s Division One have built shiny new arenas for their hockey teams recently. Meanwhile, the Crusaders soldier on at the Hart Center. While not as flashy or modern as many area rinks, it’s a solid place for the Crusaders to call home.

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 Indiana Sentinels are a hockey club in the FPHL and have received strong support in their first year in Columbus, Indiana.

Meehan Auditorium, in use for over sixty years, gives you exactly what you would expect from an Ivy League hockey rink. It’s uniquely designed, it’s loaded with history and features a gameday presentation that is reserved and almost scholarly in nature. While often overlooked in a crowded New England hockey scene, Meehan Auditorium makes for an excellent Stadium Journey.

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.

Providence and the Amica Mutual Pavilion are often mentioned among the top American Hockey League travel destinations. The combination of a modern arena, frenzied fan support and a fantastic downtown area make The AMP a first-rate destination. Rhode Island has no shortage of quality hockey arenas in the area. It’s a quality Stadium Journey destination.

Springfield is an original AHL city, but it looked like their time in the league was done when the Falcons left town. That all changed when a new team and new ownership arrived, reinvigorating interest in minor league hockey in the city. The MassMutual Center may have a definite 70s vibe to its design, but the game day experience here is all new.

The OJHL moving from Brantford to King City is an interesting one.  The ownership situation in King is an interesting one as well.  The King Rebellion now enjoy their brand new facility in JTF Homes Arena @ Zancor Centre and time will tell if the Rebellion will be a long term staple for the area or a flash in the pan, much like the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837.

After pressure from the Siskins alumni, in 2025, the GOHL’s Siskins returned to the “Waterloo Siskins” moniker, having previously played as the Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins.  The Siskins continue to put a solid product on the ice and the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex is a good facility which has benefited from some recent, key renovations.

The St. Thomas Stars are a solid franchise in the Junior B level GOHL.  St. Thomas has shown the love for their hometown hero, Hockey Hall of Famer, Joe Thornton.  The Joe Thornton Community Centre is a solid Junior B facility that offers good sightlines and comfort and taking in a Stars game has tremendous value for the sporting dollar.