American Hockey League Arenas

[@BroadwayJoe99]

If you look carefully, a few of the arenas had a "3ICE" logo painted into the center circle of the ice. After a query of Google, 3ICE is a touring hockey league, comprised of six squads of players coached by former NHL players, and they play under a modified ruleset that closely resembles the NHL's overtime rules, with each team consisting of three skaters (hence the 3 in 3ICE) and a goalie. I guess it's like Ice Hockey's answer to basketball's BIG3 or Rugby Sevens.

[@musyarofah1]

so it's basically BIG3 but hockey

[@markskojec863]

I took my pre-teen kids to 3ICE at Hershey this past summer; it was really well run. I’d recommend it to hockey fans

[@BroadwayJoe99]

@@markskojec863 I'd literally never heard of 3ICE until I saw this video. After giving their website a look, I'd love to see them if they ever came out to Seattle.

[@edwardburek1717]

There was something similar to this great concept in Great Britain a few years back. It involved all the teams in the Elite League at the time (there were only 8 teams back then), and it was a straight knockout format played out in one day. Unfortunately, the organisers saw fit to call it "Hoctoberfest".

[@coryshannon3815]

Hockey's version of BIG3? Sounds like it'd be pretty fun, and probably get better turnout than BIG3 just because hockey fans tend to be more passionate than basketball fans(and I'm a person that likes basketball more than hockey).

[@danrhone9756]

I was told that Hershey Bears former arena: The Hersheypark Arena is still standing. I’m glad that historic arena wasn’t torn down. Lots of history inside that place. I use to live near Hershey, PA by the way

[@cooperwolfe5478]

If I’m not mistaken isn’t the Hersheypark Arena where Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points.

[@danrhone9756]

@@cooperwolfe5478 I think so. Wilt definitely made history there

[@alk61695]

XL Center, also known as Hartford Civic Center, was the former home of the Hartford Whalers. Also I have attended an event at the XL Center and you can definitely tell it was built in the 1970's.

[@freakyfornash]

They even had a shopping mall attached to the arena up until 2004 too! I went to a Wolfpack game there that year, but sadly didn't get the chance to see it, as the mall part was in the process of being torn down then though. 🙁

[@winddmmy]

@@freakyfornash LET'S GO TIGERS!

[@freakyfornash]

@@winddmmy Sound Tigers?

[@winddmmy]

@@freakyfornash bridge[port

[@freakyfornash]

@@winddmmy Yeah I know!

[@EvanVox]

I work at US Bank Stadium (Minnesota Vikings). Thank you for the consistent and informative overviews of venues from around the world! So fascinating. 😁

[@TheWideWorldofStadiums]

Thanks for watching them!

[@danielflynn8530]

I’m sure he’ll get to the Minnesota colleges soon. There is a new one at St. Thomas if I’m not mistaken. There will be two brand new college arenas for Connecticut at UConn and Sacred Heart university in January. Just a heads up

[@sycanorehank]

Love this channel just bought a ticket plan with the Tucson Roadrunners and getting into the AHL ...you'll be to do the ECHL next.

[@coryshannon3815]

It's crazy to think the Tucson Roadrunners play in a bigger arena (capacity wise) than the Coyotes.

[@xthunder_164]

YOOOOOO it’s about time. Do ECHL next

[@rushijaradi810]

I second this motion

[@l.everetttalbottjr.275]

Third

[@cooperdatrooper87]

4th

[@ryco87e]

5th

[@alexm947]

6th

[@JBM425]

The XL Center was formerly the Hartford Civic Center, home to the New England Whalers of the NHL rival World Hockey Association starting in 1974, after spending two seasons in Boston. After the roof collapsed in a snowstorm in January 1978 just hours after a college basketball game, the Whalers temporarily relocated to Springfield, Massachusetts while the Civic Center roof was replaced and the arena expanded from 10,500 seats to 15,000. The NE Whalers became the Hartford Whalers when the WHA merged with the NHL for the 1979-80 season, and the Civic Center reopened in early 1980.

[@theblackdog643]

Nice video! You should really go through European hockey arenas. For example Swizerland, Germany, Finland and Sweden.

[@thenightmaricsenpai524]

Fun fact: Upstate Medical Arena was one of the filming sites of the original Slapshot movie from 1977. Syracuse has had several pro hockey teams but was largely considered a hockey "graveyard" until the Crunch came around. Also, the whole "Syracuse Crunch" thing is more than likely a nod to Nestle, which had a factory near Syracuse in the 1990s. Crunch was one of five names in a poll for the team's name back in 1994. Also, it's funny how you mentioned the Royals and Clippers when you talked about Rochester and San Diego, yet failed to mention the Syracuse Nationals (now Philadelphia 76ers) while talking about Syracuse. Yes, there was once an NBA team in Syracuse NY. Also it probably would've been a good idea to mention the Knighthawks in the Rochester section since you briefly mentioned the Seals while talking about Sam Diego. Besides those minor nitpicks, great job!

[@ThePhl4ever]

Also the Syracuse Nationals, now the 76ers, first played there (EDIT: I see you mentioned that after I read your whole comment, oops)

[@thenightmaricsenpai524]

@@ThePhl4ever no worries!

[@robserrano8971]

I got a defunked IVERSON NATS jersey.

[@edwardott1286]

It is also where the modern-day 24-second shot clock was invented, widely regarded as the innovation that saved the NBA. The original is on display (and runs constantly!) at nearby Armory Square.

[@thenightmaricsenpai524]

@@edwardott1286 that's one of my favorite landmarks in the city. One I always smile at when going past Armory Square to go to Crunch (and now Spark) games at the Ol' Barn along with other events

[@bluebear1985]

11:48 At the time Canada Life Centre (then MTS Centre) was built, its main tennant was the Moose. The Jets moved there in 2011 after relocating from Atlanta, which had this team move to St. John's, Newfoundland and become the IceCaps. They would move back west in 2015.

[@stevekendra8983]

There are some cool ECHL arenas (the league below the AHL). Also if you want to see some iconic hockey arenas, take a look at the (quite numerous, probably would be a Playlist of videos) at the NCAA College Ice hockey arenas. Some of my favorites are Yost (university of Michigan), Alford (University of Maine), Berry Events Center (NMU... I'm an alumni so I'm partial), etc. Just as in college football, college hockey is all over the place as far as design. Keep up the great work!

[@jacksonbullard2957]

Love the video, it's weird when you work for an ahl team and see the building you go to frequently in a video being commented on

[@adamwalter6353]

agree with a lot of the comments below requesting ECHL...especially when a team playing in an ECHL arena has 3x the capacity of their NHL affiliate!

[@ethanbenfield2285]

I love bojangles coliseum in Charlotte. It has a very rich history of nwa/wcw wrestling and its just got that classic old school vibe about it.

[@matt_v_photo]

Actually, the Tech CU Arena is connected to the Sharks Ice venue, where both Sharks and Barracuda practice. And having an arena right next to is actually convenient.

[@bige4567]

I have been to the Coachella Valley Firebirds Arena I think the atmosphere is pretty great

[@shaunmcglashan4787]

The arena in Milwaukie was the 1st nba home for the bucks the Bradley center is next door followed by their current stadium

[@admirals818]

The Bradley Center *was next door, north of Panther Arena and south of Fiserv Forum.

[@CarterRowe]

These jokes hit hard. Fantastic video

[@DrewNye]

ECHL teams next?

[@hc_boi3482]

I love your videos! Would love to see a NLL arena video!

[@KnightBoat]

The Milwaukee Admirals arena was originally the MECCA Arena and was the first major sports venue in Milwaukee. It was the home of the Milwaukee Bucks until the late 80s.

[@isaiahmack7864]

Yessir Allentown pa I live there in im glad we got some recognition

[@vibortravas2932]

A legenrary video! You rock man, it just seemed you were a bit down, hopefully it is just a cold, because we love you and cannot wait for the next video... P.S. I would love to see your your take on the stadiums of Wollongong, because it would be so unique and done the right way

[@tkrismilford3300]

Enjoyed the tour

[@mikeconklin9894]

SPRINGFIELD is from THE SIMPSONS not Family Guy as stated. That would be Quahog.

[@TheWideWorldofStadiums]

Steamed hams is from Family Guy though right?

[@DesmondShannon87]

you also forget that there's a restaurant named Bojangles Fried Chicken when talking Bojangles Arena

[@Metsfan-xx9cx]

I played hockey in both the ppl and giant center

[@keithford8706]

The home of the Milwaukee Admirals was once the home of the Milwaukee Bucks. Or The MECCA.

[@Kevin_1337]

The UW-Milwaukee Panthers bought the naming rights to it, when it was at the time, named the US Cellular Arena. The Milwaukee Admirals are next to take the naming bid and remodeling.

[@accesssports9347]

Wells Fargo Arena is nice, I live in Des Moines area so my HS Hockey team plays there sometimes

[@caghockey]

Total Mortgage Arena is basically where I've grown up my whole life, Seen many many Bridgeport Sound Tigers/Islanders (name change in 2021) games.

[@admirals818]

Has anyone figured out what island Bridgeport is on yet? Wish they had stuck with Sound Tigers.

[@kevinhover461]

National Lacrosse League arenas?

[@NoTalent4u]

Could you do the ECHL which is also a hockey league in the USA

[@jamesdickey5407]

All-State arena originally known as the Rosemont horizon

[@dvotzmusiccompilationsandc5647]

I never knew the barracuda moved out of the SAP center

[@danrhone9756]

I’m surprise Baltimore isn’t in the AHL anymore

[@stephanielane2801]

Wasn't sure Acrisure Arena was going to be mentioned it being so new

[@tylerkochman1007]

Adirondack is pronounced “add-uh-ron-dack”

[@zeroppoint]

can you do some video about past fifa world cup stadium?

[@buttonz6139]

Belleville represent 🙌

[@Yokes27]

4:08 I assume you mean the Springfield from the Simpsons...

[@TheWideWorldofStadiums]

The Simpsons live in Bikini Bottom.

[@LeftyGretzky]

Failed to mention that the Adirondack Bank Center aka Utica Aud hosted a filming scene in the 1977 film, Slap Shot.

[@dftns19]

I just learned that the Bridgeport Sound Tigers changed their name.

[@bugshucker]

please do the FPHL next!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Ecirtapdb]

Does the XL Center still in a mall?

[@thuff31]

I grew up 10 minutes from they XL Center, it used to host an NHL team until the assholes became the Hurricane. It was also in your Big East video as it’s one of the homes for UConn.

[@kadinwilliams8045]

Insurance manufacturers? Really... Adirondack is not pronounced the way you said it. XL Center is named for XL Insurance and Amica is an insurance company, full name Automobile Mutual Insurance Company of America. Mohegan Sun is a casino owned by the Mohegan Nation, a Connecticut Native American nation.

[@TheWideWorldofStadiums]

For every insurance that is manufactured, a turtle dies.

[@razzbih]

WHL NEXT 🥳

[@spencergiles4247]

Giant Center. Home of the Hershey Bears, the oldest and most successful organization in the history of the AHL, and you talk about chocolate???

[@TheWideWorldofStadiums]

Wax replicas of chocolate bars to be specific.

[@bluebear1985]

The XL Center in Hartford was originally used by the New England Whalers of the now-defunct World Hockey Association (WHA). They were renamed the Hartford Whalers when they were accepted into the NHL in 1979. They would remain there until their relocation to Carolina in 1997.

[@higgy04]

I played 'Brass Bonanza' in the background when XL Center was shown.

[@bluebear1985]

@@higgy04 One of the greatest tunes in sports.😀

[@freakyfornash]

They even had a shopping mall attached to the arena up until 2004 too! I went to a Wolfpack game there that year, but sadly didn't get the chance to see it, as the mall part was in the process of being torn down then though. 🙁

[@donaldpaluga]

Infamous for the roof collapsing in the late 70s

[@SombraPiloto]

@@donaldpaluga I grew up in CT and had a piece of broken seat from the collapse. Sadly I don't know what ever happened to it.

[@JBishop25]

Another awesome vid! One thing…It is is pronounced ad-uh-RON-dak. The emphasis is on the third syllable.

[@kamihm163]

Love your videos. My mom is from Sri Lanka. I loved what you said about the Rochester Americans. 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 Please do the echl next.

[@neilwhitaker6284]

I didn't understand the Sri Lanka reference, was it a reference to cricket and all the spin bowlers they have produced?

[@kamihm163]

@@neilwhitaker6284 I think so

[@Oni_Null]

Bakersfield literally got ignored smh. Didn't show rhe front entrance which is its nicest external part, also since it was mentioned for the ice hogs our seats are maroon since that used to be one of our main colors before being brought up to the ahl.

[@vanroberts8322]

I agree about Bakersfield. My hometown arena. Nothing special but there were better pics to show, especially the front and inside as well. Not saying anything was weird.

[@ge009]

9:29 The cable ceiling at MSG was actually inspired by the Utica Aud’s design

[@jamesspella8548]

Yes. Same contractor if memory serves me correctly.

[@stephenscheibel4604]

It is also where a lot of the original Slapshot movie was filmed. Along with Syracuse and Binghamton.

[@iancypes5911]

Because of their move to Arizona State University's arena, the NHL's Arizona Coyotes play in a smaller arena than their AHL affiliate Tucson does

[@ecliqsly6585]

that’s sad

[@admirals818]

The Blue Jackets also play in a smaller arena than the Monsters, albeit only by about 400 seats.

[@ge009]

Do the major juniors next! (WHL/OHL/QMJHL)

[@stephanielane2801]

Wonders if this person would catch that one team in the WHL plays in two arenas

[@calebleach4658]

Hershey Bears Arena is nice especially because its not in a big city and it easy to get out and not stuck in traffic if you know your exits

[@cubanmop]

I will let your pronunciation of Ad-uh-RON-dack slide since you followed it up with a steamed hams reference.

[@MrDan708]

The next step below the AHL on the hockey ladder is the ECHL, originally called East Coast Hockey League until they absorbed the old West Coast Hockey League. Finding good photos might be a challenge, but might this be on your to-do list? BTW, I don't blame you for struggling with "Adirondack"; it's pronounced "ADD-er-RON-dack".

[@janellek21]

4:41 The "Barre" in Wilkes-Barre is pronounced "berry."

[@rustywidebottom4678]

“Burra” too.

[@odrstorodeos]

Thank you I was waiting so long for another hockey arena video!!!

[@luisllama16]

damn. the condors have a nice arena and you didn’t say anything about it 😭

[@trailerparkboyz245]

Anyone else notice he said Springfield and mentioned Family Guy not the Simpsons

[@woxyroxme]

I noticed

[@tatesutherland27]

Can you do the ECHL next please

[@geoffa87]

As someone who has spent probably a little too much time at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse over the last couple decades, I gotta say it's quite the environment. The swords on the corners of the Humongotron, as you call it, fold out and shoot columns of fire during the Monsters intro. It's absolutely insane during Monsters playoff runs, especially considering that they take the tarps off the upper bowl and pack almost 19,000 people in there. Also, if you're planning a trip, Fridays are dollar dog and beer night.

[@FPRF2009]

Next video, ECHL arenas

[@tylerkochman1007]

Saddledome is also also home to the NHL Calgary Flames. Would have been worth a mention.

[@firebird200]

“Good luck without any Sri Lankans on your team”

[@Defender78]

0:21 total mtg, CT 8,412 0:53 bojangles, NC 8,600 1:31 XL cent, CT 14,750 2:10 giant, PA 10,500 2:57 ppl, PA 9,046 3:32 amicaMu, RI 11,273 4:04 massMu, MA 6,800 4:36 moheagan sun arena, PA 8,300 5:14 CAA, CAN 4,365 5:53 rocketMo, OH 18,926 6:32 placebell, CAN 10,062 7:11 blue cross, NY 10,662 7:54 UpstateMed NY, 5,800 8:34 coca-cola, CAN 8,100 9:09 adirondac, NY 3,860 9:49 allstate IL, 16,692 10:26 can-and, MI 11,000 11:04 wells fago, IA 15,181 11:45 can-life, CAN 15,321 12:21 UW-Milw, WI 9,652 13:09 BMO, IL 6,200 13:47 HEB, TX 6,77814:25 abbot, CAN 7,000 15:03 MechBank, CA 8,751 15:38 Scotia, CAN 19,289 16:31 acrisure, CA 9,918 17:05 budweis, CO 5,300 17:41 dollar, NV 5,567 18:18 toyota CA 9,736 18:55 pechang, CA 14,600 19:29 TechCU, CA, 4,200 20;02 tuscon, AZ 6,791 Question to the narrator: first of all great video, next, how did you obtain all of the aerial copter footage, all of which have the same "swooping pass" point of view, and interior pictures? I'm impressed. Edit: oh it's Google Earth animation.

[@Hotwheels883]

Can you please do a video of the ECHL if you haven’t yet it’s double A hockey under the AHL

[@TheCyborgXD]

I've caught a Wolves game at the Allstate Center before. It's nothing fancy, but it has all the things you'd expect.

[@DougGlendower]

Seriously, nothing for Bakersfield, what with Space Mountain sitting next to it?

[@neilwhitaker6284]

Hey I never thought I'd see an arena from Belleville Ontario on your channel! Nice. I lived North of town for a decade. It used to be called the Yardmen Arena because Belleville was an important rail junction and still has a lot of train and trucking transport industry. The name Yardmen was paying respect to the railway workers. It was the home of the junior hockey team the Belleville Bulls who were located there from about 1979 until 2016 or so. With the arena without a tennant the Ottawa Senators moved their farm team there after a refurbishment of the arena. The city of Ottawa is about 3 hours drive down the highway (what you would call a motorway), closer to 2 if you really drive fast. So it was a good place geographically for them to put their team. Besides the main arena there are 2 other rinks, an indoor track, pool and gym. Most people from that area have used those facilities at some point. Quebexicans as you call them (lol) are called Quebecois (Kwe-beck-waz). I'm not from there but have been and I think Barre from Wilkes-Barre is pronounced Berry. Anybody from Pennsylvania can correct me if I'm wrong. I really like the style of the Lehigh Valley team arena, really unique cool design, works for me. edit: Plural Moose are still called Moose. Coachella is pronounced "Koh-chella" the "a" is silent like in the word coach.

[@Rockett16]

The Rockets use to play at Pechanga Arena in San Diego before relocating to Houston.

[@Gary_C]

Thanks for not mentioning the strip club next the the arena in Wilkes-Barre and insulting Hershey. Go pens!

[@shanestanton8]

Please check out The ECHL next

[@bluebear1985]

19:14 The Gulls name has been used a few different times by teams in a number of leagues that have previously used the building. Must be a popular name in the area. For a few years in the mid-70s, it was home to the San Diego Mariners of the WHA, the biggest rival to the NHL throughout its existence from 1972 to 1979.

[@FuckYooToob]

I think the "Gulls" was established in 1960 in WHA?

[@bluebear1985]

@@FuckYooToob I think that may have been the senior WHL that was around until some time in the mid-70s. The World Hockey Association (WHA) didn't start play until 1972.

[@Shaynegrainger]

Also should be noted that the Abbotsford Centre home of the Abbotsford Canucks is also located on the primary Campus of the University of the Fraser Valley. I was a student there and the centre is used for the Graduation ceremonies of the University.

[@msemisch]

I'd love for you to consider doing videos on NCAA hockey arenas. Some of them are unreal.

[@LeonardWeirich-1964]

Van Andel Arena was home to the Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL) and I believe the Wells Fargo Arena us home to the Iowa Barnstormers (IFL) and the Dollar Loan Center is home to the Vegas Knight Hawks (IFL)

[@trailerparkboyz245]

The XL Center in Hartford used to be the home of the Hartford Whalers, who moved to Carolina to be the Carolina Hurricanes, so it had a large capacity because it was the home of an NHL team. As well, it is the home of the UCONN basketball and hockey teams

[@donaldpaluga]

I believe UConn will soon have an on-campus hockey arena

[@Zimeatsgirswaffles]

Just happened starting this year, but the Eagles aren't sponsored by Budweiser anymore. Their naming rights expired, and now they're sponsored by Blue Credit Union, putting the facility under the name of Blue Arena. It's mostly the same inside, except the seats are now cushioned leather instead of hard plastic. A very welcomed change indeed

[@BrettUpton1]

I was in the Palm Springs area recently and attended the very first game at Acrisure Arena. The pictures don’t do the venue justice. Absolutely gorgeous facility. Very well laid out. They have a bourbon bar and a tequila bar, if either of those are your thing. They also offer self checkouts for beer and food.

[@JuanSilva-ym9pf]

Go Firebirds!

[@tombuck]

Acrisure and the Firebirds are absolutely awesome. So much fun 🙌

[@MrWednesday23]

Bro how are u going to "take this one off" on my home town one

[@dannodzines]

The Simpsons lived in Springfield. Family guy was in quahog...

[@TheWideWorldofStadiums]

You're thinking of Spongebob, who lived in a pineapple in Quahog.

[@johnshields6852]

From Boston, I played in 60's,70:s, playing in USA and Canada I've been to so many drinks I can't remember most of them, one rink was an old WW11 airplane hanger, many miles driven, sometimes I'm the back of a covered pickup truck laying on our hockey bags. Cool video, thank you. Go bruins 🇺🇸🏒🇨🇦

[@retroguy1976]

the milwaukee arena used to be called the mecca and was home of the bucks of the nba up into the late 80's before they moved to the bradley center

[@Kevin_1337]

The arena then was renamed to US Cellular Arena before UW-Milwaukee bought naming rights to the arena, despite three teams owning their portion of the arena. Milwaukee Admirals (AHL), Milwaukee Wave (MASL) and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers (NCAA Basketball). The naming rights contract for the Panthers ends soon as the Milwaukee Admirals are next in the bid.

[@jesseortiz4152]

You didn’t mention how old Hershey Bears rink is it is so old it’s been around since like DHL started believe it or not what the DHL I said AHL yeah

[@eddelapena22]

I guess the XL Center hosted the Whalers?

[@connoromelia4176]

I don’t believe so. The Whalers played at the civic center which I believe collapsed. Don’t quote me but I think the XL Center was built on the same location but is a different arena.

[@CrescentCitySweaters]

@@connoromelia4176 Just the roof collapsed. It’s the same arena in a shopping mall that the Whalers played in

[@ExileOnDaytonStreet]

UWM Panther Arena is the original home of the Milwaukee Bucks (originally called the Milwaukee Arena, then the MECCA Arena for the Milwaukee Exposition Convention Center and Arena). Like a lot of arenas in this video has hosted a WIDE variety of tenants. The current list of tenants for UWM Panther Arena are the UW-Milwaukee men's basketball program, an indoor soccer team (Milwaukee Wave), and (not recently, but technically still a tenant) a women's roller derby team.

[@neilwhitaker6284]

2nd comment, the Syracuse Crunch arena is a beauty! The Coca Cola Arena would do a lot of farm exhibitions (like livestock), I saw the Eukanuba Super Dogs in there once. The wooden roof on the Rosemont Arena is beautiful. The Iowa arena is impressive. Love the old style of the Milwaukee one.

[@c_hardy37]

I would like to see stadiums from the Southern Professional Hockey League

[@logankerr8090]

please do BCHL, QMJHL, OHL or WHL next!

[@logankerr8090]

also Springfield is from the Simpsons.

[@smiddy329]

I laughed so hard at your pronunciation of Adirondack 😂. It’s AD-eh-RON-dack. Good effort though!

[@TheWideWorldofStadiums]

It didn't sound right. I hope I didn't hurt the bank's feelings.

[@smiddy329]

@@TheWideWorldofStadiums 😂😂😂

[@trabisspott2738]

Could you do a video about college hockey arenas

[@Leafsfanforever]

Springfield is the Simpsons

[@dvotzmusiccompilationsandc5647]

I’ve been a hockey fan for a decade and I only learned a couple of years ago that it was not the Ontario in Canada and I was blown away

[@bluebear1985]

1:02 Considering the team name, that would have been interesting if the Checker's chain had the naming rights. However, during the late 70s and early 80s, the St. Louis Arena (then home of the NHL's Blues) was known as the Checkerdome due to the Blues owner at the time being the CEO of Ralston-Purina, a company known for making mainly dog food. Their logo is kind of checkered.

[@sirekumasutra7022]

4:12 You're thinking of the Simpsons. Family Guy is in Quahog.

[@bigfloppa5643]

no

[@menzel17]

If you keep doing minor leagues in North America, you should do the Western Hockey League (WHL) arenas.