One of the few Hockey arenas I have the good fortune to visit, and probably my favorite of the bunch. Truly a sight to behold, and a home any Hockey team should and would be proud of. Been way too long since I was last there though, let me tell ya that!
I have yet to have the chance to see any hockey team play, but this one deff. be one of my top choices. They also have an in-house catering division, which I think is great. Next to watching someone get roughed up playing hockey, food is always a good second choice.
I have seen hockey in several cities, including Chicago, Washington DC, Minneapolis, Boston and St. Louis. Bay far, the best place to enjoy a hockey experince is the "Joe" in HockeyTown (Detroit)
Problem with the Joe is that it is so old and feels old.....that is good for feeling the history of the Red Wings and all that entails, but the place needs a serious overhaul. The Blues have a good venue, but only when they are winning. The Avalanche have a nice arena.
believe it or not the Honda Center, (used to be The Pond), rocks during a Ducks game. Say what you want about hockey in Orange COunty, but the Ducks do very well in what is one of the most beautful arenas to visit.
one of the most immaculate arenas you can imagine, with marble flooring throughout. But it is also very southern california in that you can get sushi there and seafood salads in addition to the usual spports/concession fare.
the food at The Honda Center? VERY expensive....enough that they take amex credit cards at all concession stands because who carries the amount of cash that it takes to get food there?
Food is expensive at most sports games arenas(or whatever you wanna call them), and Air Canada Centre is no exception unfortunately. Hell,it's become part of the tradition in a way...much like expensive food at movie theatres.
I've watched the Leafs at the ACC a number of times so far, and it's a good atmosphere, especially if you're near the top where all the true fans are. But judging by TV, I'd really like to see a Leafs Habs game in Montreal.
This is one place I would love to visit, I am thinking of planning a vacation around it. Seems like it is a well made stadium and I want to have a chance to say I have been there!