August 22, 20214 yr 23 hours ago, sadday4hockey said: Look over here everyone, look what we're doing for diversity in hockey. Pay no mind to the 10 years and counting for those folks who were told the old Mellon Arena site would be redeveloped to help their community. You think they care about an ice rink that's 3 bus rides away? Me thinks they'd much rather have what they were promised. Well said. It is sad to realize that the core of those Cup teams will all be retired before the "redevelopment" is completed.
August 23, 20214 yr 14 hours ago, hockey57410 said: Well said. It is sad to realize that the core of those Cup teams will all be retired before the "redevelopment" is completed. Maybe the redevelopment plan is to use the site for the successor to PPG Arena? At this rate the time frame works out ?
October 17, 20214 yr Any word on this project? Is it still on schedule to be open in November? Haven't heard or seen anything!
October 18, 20214 yr On 10/17/2021 at 7:30 AM, hockeyisgreat said: Any word on this project? Is it still on schedule to be open in November? Haven't heard or seen anything! November of this year?
October 18, 20214 yr 13 minutes ago, Eddie Shore said: November of this year? That was the plan according to the stuff they put out in the spring. I can't see it being ready unless they are just putting the final paint coats on the locker rooms right now. I just don't believe this will ever happen. I hope I am wrong.
October 18, 20214 yr There is a lot of push back from the neighborhood. One has to ask a question though, with all of the hoops that are in need of being jumped through for this, what is the reward at the end?
October 19, 20214 yr 4 hours ago, sadday4hockey said: There is a lot of push back from the neighborhood. One has to ask a question though, with all of the hoops that are in need of being jumped through for this, what is the reward at the end? I dunno, but a wise man once said, "Follow the money"! cuz it's not about providing opportunities for the youth. Edited October 19, 20214 yr by GrumpyOldPucker
October 19, 20214 yr I believe the actual date to open is closer to December. November 26th I read somewhere. I thought I heard that Central Catholic was going to use this rink for practice. Not sure if that is true but I think Central has some tie ins to the Pens.
October 19, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, sadday4hockey said: You think?? The CC Hockey President is also the Pens President. Well that sure sounds like a tie in! Makes more sense why the Pens are involved I guess.
October 20, 20214 yr 3 hours ago, Ynot02 said: https://www.nhl.com/penguins/community/hunt-armory-rink According to the map, a 10 minute walk to the rink? Some of the larger hockey parents might have heart attacks on the way over.
October 21, 20214 yr 15 hours ago, Ynot02 said: https://www.nhl.com/penguins/community/hunt-armory-rink Lots of programs listed on there, plus CC using it as well seems like most of the ice slots are already full. Wonder where they are going to squeeze in the time for the diversity and inclusion programs?
October 21, 20214 yr 17 hours ago, aaaahockey said: According to the map, a 10 minute walk to the rink? Some of the larger hockey parents might have heart attacks on the way over. Bikeable? I'm having a good time imagining everyone throwing your gear on your bike and pedaling on over. Whoever wrote this must be from the south where there is no snow.
November 8, 20214 yr Any more word on this? Is it still happening? I would like to go check it out if and when it opens.
November 16, 20214 yr I keep pushing this! No one seems to know what is going on. Is it moving forward? Or did it stall and go off the rails?
November 16, 20214 yr I have seen pictures of the rink on Facebook. I think it actually is on schedule to open at the end of the month.
November 17, 20214 yr So, with all of the effort that has been put forth for this to happen is it safe to assume that the recent news of the Penguins sale was an impulse move? It seems like Burkle and 66 must have been sitting there recently and said to each other....... well, the team sucks right now and we can't sell tickets to anyone. Time to sell and let it be someone else's problem. Oh..... and just to belabor another point, I guess this group will go down in history of having completely failed the very community that they promised a complete redevelopment of their neighborhood.
November 17, 20214 yr 16 minutes ago, sadday4hockey said: So, with all of the effort that has been put forth for this to happen is it safe to assume that the recent news of the Penguins sale was an impulse move? It seems like Burkle and 66 must have been sitting there recently and said to each other....... well, the team sucks right now and we can't sell tickets to anyone. Time to sell and let it be someone else's problem. Oh..... and just to belabor another point, I guess this group will go down in history of having completely failed the very community that they promised a complete redevelopment of their neighborhood. I hear rumor that this group is very interested in the redevelopment aspect of the project and it is one of their specialties. Apparently they redeveloped the area around Fenway when they took over. At least that's what I heard. I hope it's true.
November 20, 20214 yr Arenas and stadiums have 30-40 year shelf lives. The fact that there’s nothing to do but do to the Souper Bowl or 5th Ave. Cafe in the immediate vicinity of the arena ten years in is a disgrace.
November 21, 20214 yr On 11/19/2021 at 11:45 PM, Racchi’s Rug said: Arenas and stadiums have 30-40 year shelf lives. The fact that there’s nothing to do but do to the Souper Bowl or 5th Ave. Cafe in the immediate vicinity of the arena ten years in is a disgrace. If the new arena was built in Cranberry, the redevelopment would've been waaay faster.
November 22, 20214 yr Looks like they have some ice time scheduled for the Hunt Armory starting 11/29/21. Not to far away. I'm surprised they haven't done any advertising about it. Looks like some Little Pens learn to skate programs. I'll be interested to see it. Might have to stop in for a public skate. Looks like those start 12/3/21. Will be nice to see a new sheet of ice.
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