this looks like it will be a much needed upgrade for the teams and fans.. living 3 hours away we try to catch the games when they are in Waterloo , Dubuque and Cedar Rapids(not so this year).
How do the Bucs do compared to other teams like the blackhawks and rough riders in terms of attendance, fan experience, etc?
You are not making that upI thought they were rumored to be having an arena off of Grand in WDSM by the DMACC campus. Or am I making **** up?
there's been a lot of talk/rumors over the last few years by the ownership about a new arena most of the time it came down to $$ issues maybe the current building is worse off then first thought from the storm damage.I thought they were rumored to be having an arena off of Grand in WDSM by the DMACC campus. Or am I making **** up?
they are pretty comparable in attendance usually around the 2,000 mark. it hasn't been as crazy the last few years though I will admit that.How do the Bucs do compared to other teams like the blackhawks and rough riders in terms of attendance, fan experience, etc?
Yes - from the DM Register article basically said the further they got into the building the more issues there were.I'm assuming this mostly due to the damage that the current facility sustain during the derecho. The whole roof was taken off, then factor in all the water damage, mold, etc.
that is what I am wondering as well. if the building received more damage then originally stated. it was already kind of limping along to begin with before hand.I'm assuming this mostly due to the damage that the current facility sustain during the derecho. The whole roof was taken off, then factor in all the water damage, mold, etc.
I thought they were rumored to be having an arena off of Grand in WDSM by the DMACC campus. Or am I making **** up?
The vacant Kmart has gone through a significant renovation. It looks amazing given what it was. I haven't heard if there are any tenants yet.Fan experience is great. Honestly, one of the best sporting events to attend in Central Iowa. $1 beer nights definitely help with the 20-30 year olds. My wife and I loved going to games there.
This is a much needed development. I played youth hockey at Bucs Arena in the late 80s/early 90s and it had a lot of deferred maintenance even that far back. I'm curious what they are going to build in place of the old Arena? They still have that vacant K-Mart taking up a lot of space just to the west.
It's going to be interesting what happens to JT's Slap Shot. They are a small hockey shop located in the Sherwood Forest strip mall across the street from the Arena. They get a lot of foot traffic from the arena so I'm wondering if they will relocate to Merle Hay as well?
That is a different youth facility. It’s the MidAmerican Energy Rec Complex which will have 2 ice sheetsI thought they were rumored to be having an arena off of Grand in WDSM by the DMACC campus. Or am I making **** up?
The vacant Kmart has gone through a significant renovation. It looks amazing given what it was. I haven't heard if there are any tenants yet.
Wondering if the Metro facility will be toast soon. Last I heard they needed new infrastructure as well. Maybe AC units or something.