American Airlines Center (Dallas Stars Stadium)

American Airlines Center (Dallas Stars Stadium)

The Dallas Stars’ American Airlines Center opened on July 1st, 2001, replacing the Reunion Arena which had opened in 1980. The new $20 million arena is shared with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. The arena has a long and varied history, hosting the NHL’s All-Star game, the Big 12 Basketball Tournament, and numerous concerts. The Dallas…

Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia Flyers Stadium)

Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia Flyers Stadium)

The NHL’s Philadelphia Phillies call the Wells Fargo Arena which is a multipurpose venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, home. The stadium launched in 1996 and had several improvements ten years later, one of which was the installation of a new center-hung projector that matched those in new NBA and NHL stadiums. This multi-use facility has attracted…

United Center (Chicago Blackhawks Stadium)

United Center (Chicago Blackhawks Stadium)

The Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL’s Western Conference Central Division play its home games in Chicago’s United Center. It is locally called “The Madhouse on Madison.” The United Center, which also serves as the home of the Chicago Bulls, is called after the same-named airliner.  The United Center, which opened in 1994, has hosted major…

PNC Arena (Carolina Hurricanes Stadium)

PNC Arena (Carolina Hurricanes Stadium)

In preparation for the 1999–2000 NHL season, the Carolina Hurricanes then called the Whalers Connecticut, completed PNC Arena in October of that year. The arena’s construction cost was $158 million, and since it first opened, various renovations have been made. The City of Raleigh agreed to and authorized a total budget of about $200 million…