Jenny 315 Report post Posted October 17, 2010 From the Freep: Ilitch aide: A new downtown arena would bustle with technology Mike Ilitch is "definitely committed" to building a new sports arena downtown, and he would fill it with entertainment technology unlike anything seen before in arenas, Ilitch point man Tom Wilson said this morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zombi 43 Report post Posted October 17, 2010 Sounds good to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted October 17, 2010 AWESOME!!! I want a big screen in the arena. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted October 17, 2010 AWESOME!!! I want a big screen in the arena. Yes, a BIG, BIG screen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted October 17, 2010 I wonder if it will have Crowdwave technology: http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/CrowdWave-Changing-NHL-arena-experience-for-be;_ylt=Av_HPrTopE3C0F.Mld_oK8t7vLYF?urn=nhl-277518 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted October 17, 2010 I still hate the idea of a joint stadium... hopefully he puts some of that great technology and focus on ice quality. 2 Selliria and F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 17, 2010 Take a s*** all over Pittsburgh's new barn. 6 Selliria, 13dangledangle, redwingcapt and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted October 17, 2010 (edited) Take a s*** all over Pittsburgh's new barn. Ilitch is absolutely loaded and dedicated. If he is building a new barn for 2 major Detroit sports teams I dont see him building anything less than spectacular. Im pretty excited to see what comes together in the next few years. Mike Ilitch is "definitely committed" to building a new sports arena downtown, and he would fill it with entertainment technology unlike anything seen before in arenas Edited October 17, 2010 by cjm502 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted October 17, 2010 (edited) I sure hope he does not expect for the City of Detroit to pay for some of it like they did for Comerica Park. If the City was healthy I would be for it but it can barley pay for public services let alone paying for part of a new stadium. Edited October 17, 2010 by dragonballgtz 2 F.Michael and Selliria reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCleveland89 122 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 I'm sure whatever he decides to do will be awesome, but it'll be hard to say goodbye to the Joe. 4 masamune17, Selliria, Frozen-Man and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 I see were all still falling for this s***! Ilitch's point man. Get the shovels out, then I will believe it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate94gt 134 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 Little Caesars Center. Cant wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 DO IT DO IT. JUST DON'T INCLUDE THE PISTONS. 2 Selliria and RedWingFan2k1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Heaten Report post Posted October 18, 2010 Fine by me so as long the boards are just as active. I love reading other teams' fans ***** about how active our boards are! 1 Namingway reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 My only hope is that it is very handicap accessible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 Little Caesars Center. Cant wait. Not to pick on you, but I keep seeing names like this. It will be something outside of Illitch Holdings, because he won't make any money off of a name if it comes from his own business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 Fine by me so as long the boards are just as active. I love reading other teams' fans ***** about how active our boards are! I wish other teams boards were like ours. It will add some cool looking plays to the game IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOredwing248 7 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) Not to pick on you, but I keep seeing names like this. It will be something outside of Illitch Holdings, because he won't make any money off of a name if it comes from his own business. Why wouldn't Illitch Holdings possibly take advantage of such a marketing scheme? Look at Ford Field, same thing. Also I still love the Joe no matter what most people think and I agree it will be very hard to say goodbye. Edited October 19, 2010 by LOredwing248 2 Selliria and masamune17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 Not to pick on you, but I keep seeing names like this. It will be something outside of Illitch Holdings, because he won't make any money off of a name if it comes from his own business. Ya I agree with you! I still like the idea of Delta Centre (I know it has been used in the NBA before, but not anymore.) With Delta Airlines being the major airline in Detroit now, it makes sense. But another one to consider, and this could have a little to do with Grand Rapids being associated with the Wings, how about Meijer Gardens? Here's a few more to chew on: Amway Place Better Made Arena Art Van 1/2 Off Centre () Bing Steel House Belle Tire Hub Deja Vu Centre You have other companies like: Delphi, Dow Chemical, Faygo, Gordon Foods, Guardian Industries (Ironic!), Jiffy Mix, Penske Automotive, Roush Performance, Whirlpool, Ally, Lear, Visteon, Spartan Stores. Then again, Comerica Bank is now headquartered in Dallas, so who knows! I say Illitch should dump Comerica as soon as the contract expires just for being yet another Michigan born company that turned its back on us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roboturner 562 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 not trying to be negative, but what are the chances mike is even around when this is complete? I mean the guy is already 81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOredwing248 7 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 Ya I agree with you! I still like the idea of Delta Centre (I know it has been used in the NBA before, but not anymore.) With Delta Airlines being the major airline in Detroit now, it makes sense. But another one to consider, and this could have a little to do with Grand Rapids being associated with the Wings, how about Meijer Gardens? Here's a few more to chew on: Amway Place Better Made Arena Art Van 1/2 Off Centre () Bing Steel House Belle Tire Hub Deja Vu Centre You have other companies like: Delphi, Dow Chemical, Faygo, Gordon Foods, Guardian Industries (Ironic!), Jiffy Mix, Penske Automotive, Roush Performance, Whirlpool, Ally, Lear, Visteon, Spartan Stores. Then again, Comerica Bank is now headquartered in Dallas, so who knows! I say Illitch should dump Comerica as soon as the contract expires just for being yet another Michigan born company that turned its back on us! Idk maybe it's just me but I think it's weird that you want to have a corporate arena name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 Idk maybe it's just me but I think it's weird that you want to have a corporate arena name. Well, there isn't much choice. It is what is done in todays world... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 I sure hope he does not expect for the City of Detroit to pay for some of it like they did for Comerica Park. If the City was healthy I would be for it but it can barley pay for public services let alone paying for part of a new stadium. Of course he expects them to pay. That's why he bought the Pistons. He's using the threat of moving the Wings to the suburbs as leverage for city funding for a new rink. With The Wings and Pistons playing in metro Detroit you get 10,000+ people in that area 100 times a year, spending money. Like Illitch, the city needs to invest in order to stimulate the economy. The man loves Detroit. If he wants a new rink, I say help the guy out. It will be good for the city and good for long-term revitalization. 1 Selliria reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCaptain19 49 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 Of course he expects them to pay. That's why he bought the Pistons. He's using the threat of moving the Wings to the suburbs as leverage for city funding for a new rink. With The Wings and Pistons playing in metro Detroit you get 10,000+ people in that area 100 times a year, spending money. Like Illitch, the city needs to invest in order to stimulate the economy. The man loves Detroit. If he wants a new rink, I say help the guy out. It will be good for the city and good for long-term revitalization. AMEN. couldn't have said it better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 Of course he expects them to pay. That's why he bought the Pistons. He's using the threat of moving the Wings to the suburbs as leverage for city funding for a new rink. With The Wings and Pistons playing in metro Detroit you get 10,000+ people in that area 100 times a year, spending money. Like Illitch, the city needs to invest in order to stimulate the economy. The man loves Detroit. If he wants a new rink, I say help the guy out. It will be good for the city and good for long-term revitalization. I agree as well, even though I know you are using numbers with the consideration of games not selling out every night, I hope that the arena seats at least 24,000. If they (pistons) ever return to the top of the heap and the economy turns up more, imagine the cash generating with 24,000 people 100 times a year? Nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites