Baxter Arena (67th & Center Street)

ArchStanton13 · Post by **ArchStanton13** » Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:18 pm

skinzfan23 wrote:I read in the paper that the Aksarben Ball is going to be held at the arena once it is completed. It may be one of the first events to be held in the new arena.

They haven't canceled that darn thing yet? ;)

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Wed Dec 31, 2014 8:19 am

skinzfan23 wrote:I read in the paper that the Aksarben Ball is going to be held at the arena once it is completed. It may be one of the first events to be held in the new arena.

Entirely possible, but that would mean a change of format for the ball, if it is to happen. They don't use the arena, when they do it at the Clink, but rather the convention center, as its a seated dinner (around tables) right now. I can't really imagine a black tie event sitting in arena seats.

hatwate · Post by **hatwate** » Wed Dec 31, 2014 8:24 am

Here is the announcement from OWH: http://www.omaha.com/eedition/iowa/arti ... b6ff4.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

GetUrban · Post by **GetUrban** » Wed Dec 31, 2014 10:18 am

Ben wrote:
skinzfan23 wrote:I read in the paper that the Aksarben Ball is going to be held at the arena once it is completed. It may be one of the first events to be held in the new arena.
Entirely possible, but that would mean a change of format for the ball, if it is to happen. They don't use the arena, when they do it at the Clink, but rather the convention center, as its a seated dinner (around tables) right now. I can't really imagine a black tie event sitting in arena seats.

They used to hold the event on the floor of the Aksarben Collisuem, didn't they? (also a hockey arena, for those too young to remember.)

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Dec 31, 2014 10:53 am

GetUrban wrote:They used to hold the event on the floor of the Aksarben Collisuem, didn't they? (also a hockey arena, for those too young to remember.)

I was just going to mention that... It wouldn't be a change in format, but a return to he AkSarBen Coliseum format.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 3:58 pm

Great story about the UNO Arena and why its needed.

http://netnebraska.org/interactive-mult ... ey-2014-15" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 9:26 pm

Brad wrote:Great story about the UNO Arena and why its needed.

http://netnebraska.org/interactive-mult ... ey-2014-15" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I watched that --- looks like 99% dealt with how beneficial it would be for the Hockey team... although VB and BB were mentioned briefly as playing in it.

HskrFanMike · Post by **HskrFanMike** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 12:38 pm

The practice facility has been long needed, dating back nearly ten years. I still don't understand what took so long to get it built. The arena is a different matter entirely.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Jan 16, 2015 8:09 am

Exclusive look at new UNO arena

Includes video of the inside of the arena.

Here is a picture:

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:12 pm

Dang! UNO "NEEDS" this at the new arena!

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Post by **Brad** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 12:28 am

Here are my photos from my latest Photo Tour in the new UNO Community Arena.

1. Dave and Steve doing the initial interview outside the new arena

2. Dave and Steve doing the initial interview outside the new arena

3. The view from up on the concourse level looking north towards Aksarben Village

4. Main Concourse, looking East. Club Lounge on the right, suites up above and AK Village out the windows to the left.

5. Dave and Steve at the entrance to the Club Lounge on the main concourse. Suites Above.

6. From the North West end of the arena looking south east. You can see UNO's Bench just right of center.

7. Closer Zoom on UNO's Bench.

8. The entrance to Suites 6 and 7.

9. Center ice view from the suite

10. West Goal view from the suite.

11. Suite Level looking down towards the main concourse.

12. Dave and Steve in one of the suites.

13. Dave and Steve on the "Ice" in front of the UNO Bench.

14. UNO's tunnel on to the Ice.

15. North West end of the Ice.

16. North side of the ice. Ice Level (event level), main concourse level, suite level, press box level.

17. Same thing, Event Level, Main Concourse Level, Suite Level ( people in the suite), press box level.

18. East Exterior of the arena.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 12:53 am

Sweet!

nice views.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 11:41 am

Coyote wrote:Sweet! :banger: nice views.

Its going to be an awesome environment for the Mavs!!!

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 11:58 am

Now this is an Arena built for hockey! What a great hockey barn, you won't have a bad view from anywhere. How did the concourses feel when you were there, wide enough?

But...going to be honest...not a fan of the outside look to the building. Not sure why.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 12:10 pm

MadMartin8 wrote:Now this is an Arena built for hockey! What a great hockey barn, you won't have a bad view from anywhere. How did the concourses feel when you were there, wide enough?

Yes it is. As one of the fans on mav puck said "2015-2016 MAV Hockey #TheLoudReturns".

Too early to tell on the concourses. Right now they are plenty wide, but they are just starting to frame out the concessions stands.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 3:18 pm

I can't remember, will this hold concerts? I heard a rumor of Foo Fighters, but that couldn't hold more than 12k for concerts could it?

Post by **Brad** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 3:22 pm

No way it could hold 12k. Even with floor seating, I bet it doesn't top 9k.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Thu Feb 19, 2015 5:24 pm

HskrFanMike · Post by **HskrFanMike** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 12:40 pm

Brad wrote:No way it could hold 12k. Even with floor seating, I bet it doesn't top 9k.

It's smaller than the Civic,

so 9k is probably close to the top end...

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 12:49 pm

The MAC in CB holds just under 6800 for hockey but can go to 9k for concerts. Interestingly enough though, the MAC has more parking than UNO, 2600 stalls.

Greg

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:12 pm

Greg S wrote:The MAC in CB holds just under 6800 for hockey but can go to 9k for concerts. Interestingly enough though, the MAC has more parking than UNO, 2600 stalls.

Greg

The MAC can go to 9,000 for concerts? Wow, would not have guess that one. Are they putting seats on the ceiling or in the isles? Hah.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 10:50 am

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 5:36 pm

The stadium looms as you cross over 72nd

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 5:38 pm

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 5:40 pm

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:40 am

A lot of cities would love to have such a fine arena.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:51 am

Stargazer wrote:A lot of cities would love to have such a fine arena.

Amazing how many newer arena and stadiums we have built recently. Centurylink, Mid America, TD Ameritrade, Werner, Ralston, and now UNO.

Greg

Post by **Brad** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 3:43 pm

Coach Blais was just on "The Drive" on AM590 With Nick and Joe. They asked him about the new building being too Small. He said He was pushing for 9,000, but they went with 7,500. He said "Its going to be a hard ticket to get, but may be that's not a bad thing."

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:27 pm

Article by Shatel about the Centurylink Center and how it wasn't a fit for hockey (sorry not sure if this belongs in this thread, or the UNO Hockey thread? hah)

http://www.omaha.com/uno/shatel-arena-t ... 32f8c.html

I couldn't disagree more with some of the ideas in here, especially "good hockey rinks being vertical" as per the fan Red Army guy mentioned in the article...the good Hockey rinks (my opinion), like Aksarben was, the Xcel center in the Twin Cities, and of course the Joe Louis Arena, have seating that goes out and then up, with a low as possible ceiling to allow for best views and noise combined. The CLink did that (albeit not as well as the previously mentioned venues..).

I do agree, however, that the CLink is much much too large for what UNO needed, but when it was full...it had a great hockey atmosphere.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:52 pm

That's a great article. I am really looking forward to next season!

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:53 pm

Brad wrote:That's a great article. I am really looking forward to next season!

Me too, it's going to be a great Arena and a perfect size for UNO (for all their sports). Not to mention it'll be easy getting something to drink or eat afterwards!

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 1:17 pm

That is one of the big drawbacks of the CLink now, there is only a few places within short walking distance to grab something to eat. That needs to change.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Mar 15, 2015 7:23 pm

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Mar 16, 2015 1:09 pm

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Mon Mar 16, 2015 1:59 pm

Is the yellowish going to be the final color?

Post by **Brad** » Mon Mar 16, 2015 2:00 pm

No, its black and silver. Its hard to see in Coyote's photo, but the silver started going in on the top, but it looks white in the photo.

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Mon Mar 16, 2015 2:06 pm

Brad wrote:No, its black and silver. Its hard to see in Coyote's photo, but the silver started going in on the top, but it looks white in the photo.

Oh thank god. I was worried that it was the final color, and not just the backing/materials/whatever they call it that hadn't been covered yet.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Mar 16, 2015 2:12 pm

MadMartin8 wrote:
Brad wrote:No, its black and silver. Its hard to see in Coyote's photo, but the silver started going in on the top, but it looks white in the photo.

Oh thank god. I was worried that it was the final color, and not just the backing/materials/whatever they call it that hadn't been covered yet.

There was a smaller sample section over by Center Street by the job site trailers.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Mar 16, 2015 9:43 pm

Two cranes have been here for a while, maybe the bridge will be going up soon...:

GetUrban · Post by **GetUrban** » Mon Mar 16, 2015 9:53 pm

Coyote wrote:

Anyone else see a big hockey stick in that design?

It is looking great though!