Steve wrote----I'd be surprised if they changed the configuration of the
arena.....
 
Actually the renovation of the Taffy Abel Arena *changed* the arrangement
of the team and penalty boxes for exactly the reason stated--a bit more
of a home ice advantage. If I recall correctly, most of the CCHA arenas
have this set-up.
 
A minor point as well, but the Abel Arena is a part of the Norris Center.
 
The arena renovation was much, much more than removing bleacher seats.
New state-of-the-art locker rooms & training areas for the Lakers, all
chair seats, new concessions areas and the addition of the Laker Lofts
(private viewing suites) and a new ice plant accounted for the $5+
million project.
 
BTW: in a much earlier post, I think John H. booed the `sky boxes' as
something not appropriate for hockey. The answer? The 16 boxes sold for
either $50 or 60,000 each. The math tells the rest of the story.
 
What a great time of year. Good luck to everyone involved in the post
season chase.
 
Go Lakers!
 
 
Mark Jastorff
Superior Legacy: From Fort to Future  1946 - 1996
 
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