Now if only the Saddledome would do that.
Except for the part that ends in unmitigated tragedy and disaster.
Really, this idea depends on the atmosphere of the building. A few people going overboard is no big deal, but if you did that here in the 300s you'd be peeling corpses off the concourse.
It would certainly attract a larger audience though, and that in turn would provided a more energetic atmosphere and possibly even improve the on ice play.