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Old 02-10-2017, 11:24 AM   #166
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Originally Posted by Table 5 View Post
I went there the first couple of season it was opened, but haven't been in about 5 years. Has it aged that badly? I remember the lobby being quite nice with all the local-hockey team banners and displays, and the arena/ concourse being nice but somewhat clinical and devoid of personality (kind of like the Devils).

Keep in mind I was used to going to the Meadowlands... which is basically the Jersey versions of Northlands Coliseum.
It may be that they stripped down some of the things such as the banners that dressed it up, because besides the entrance lobby, it was just white drywall everywhere, total sterile and plain.

In the seats, the foil insulation of the ceiling and upper walls was a nice touch too.

Don't get me wrong, it achieves its purpose perfectly, it's a fine place to go watch hockey, buy beer and use a bathroom. They just put minimal effort in ambiance or making it stand out or have a distinctive feel to it.
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