GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Steve Howe Arena. Sounds corny, but I think an arena honoring the two most important players in franchise history wouldn't be bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Quicken Loans Arena. We all know it's coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 I'd like to see the Big 3 get together and name it Motor City Arena or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 If IKEA was smart, they would buy the naming rights. So, it would be called "Hockey-Arena Bjorn" ? This needs to happen. 1 Marxx71 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Not being from Detroit, what are the plans for Joe Louis Arena? Will it be razed? If so, is there any discussion of using the same name for the new arena? I've read they want to expand the adjoining Cobo Hall event center. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mckinley25 677 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Maybe if we all chip in they can call it letsgowings.com arena. Instead of a statue of Howe or Yzerman they can rotate monthly a statue of which ever Wing we hate at the moment for vandalism purposes. Satisfies a lot of needs for Detroit. 7 Z Winged Dangler, amato, derblaueClaus and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Actually, similar to kip wingers suggestion, simply name it "Hockeytown". Not Hockeytown Arena or even Hockeytown Place, rather just Hockeytown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoe 165 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 I think the smart thing would be to turn it into a public skating indoor arena and of course rentable for future hockey teams, a city can't have enough hockey rinks Good luck on that, we couldn't even get them to save the old Maple Leaf Gardens here in Toronto. Now its a grocery store. Joe Louis, should probably go under some kind of renovation make it look less like a hockey arena and more like an events centre. As for the name, it sure would be a classy new trend to get away from Corporate names. I liked the Motor City idea blanketing the auto industry as a whole without naming it GM Ford or Chrysler. The Motor City Olympia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mckinley25 677 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Actually, similar to kip wingers suggestion, simply name it "Hockeytown". Not Hockeytown Arena or even Hockeytown Place, rather just Hockeytown. I actually like that idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Call it Windsor. Then ask people for directions. 1 DatsyukianDekes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Steve Howe Arena. Sounds corny, but I think an arena honoring the two most important players in franchise history wouldn't be bad. "What about me?" I've "Googled" for an image of the shovels-in-the-dirt ceremony for the arena; came up empty. Until that happens, this is a moot point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 The Coliseum of course Given the fact that it'll no doubt receive some sort of corporate sponsor, I think The ___ Coliseum is a great idea. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Given the fact that it'll no doubt receive some sort of corporate sponsor, I think The ___ Coliseum is a great idea. Or The Little Caesor's Coliseum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 "Dan Cleary Arena" has a better ring Well, a better ring to it than , "Dan Cleary, starting at forward tonight", anyway. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kmahrle83 61 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 I generally agree with most things you say, but no thanks on this. I'm not a big fan of personality deification. I'd prefer something that reflects the city/people of Detroit. s***, I'd be happy with something like Hockeytown Arena, Motor City Center, etc. If we absolutely have to name it after an individual then we should name it after a true Detroit hero...like Kid Rock or the Insane Clown Posse Eminem (M&M) Arena, or Slim Shadium. Lmfao 3 Euro_Twins, Z Winged Dangler and kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 I'm shocked nobody came up with Little Ceasars Palace yet. 4 Hockeymom1960, aflac9262, Dabura and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pucktividi 472 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Veteran Presence Arena Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 Call it Windsor. Then ask people for directions. It would be fitting since the red wings originated in Windsor. Confusing as he'll though lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackel 674 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 When is the new arena scheduled to open? 201? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LAWings 160 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 I dislike corporate named places as much as the next guy. It would be great if they named it in line with the historical lineage of the team, but seeing as how the othe sports team Illitch owns went from Tiger Stadium to Comerica Park I don't have much hope. Stadium naming rights can be a nice cash cow for ownership for pretty much doing nothing, highest bidder usually wins. SchoolCraft Community College Arena Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,206 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 Second Olympia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) "What about me?" I've "Googled" for an image of the shovels-in-the-dirt ceremony for the arena; came up empty. Until that happens, this is a moot point. Would this be a roundabout way to get money for naming rights? EDIT: OK, I wasn't going to but I have to... The King Arthur on Ice Arena anyone? Anyone? What, no Yes fans around here? Edited March 3, 2014 by ogreslayer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,934 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 Delta Centre... and in an absolute ironic twist, Compuware Arena. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) FYI, Deadspin did a hit-piece on the Wings and the Ilitch family this afternoon: Detroit Scam City: How The Red Wings Took Hockeytown For All It Had Nonetheless, the Ilitch family—with its estimated $3.2 billion net worth—will get a new stadium, slated to open for the 2016-2017 season, built off the backs of taxpayers.Not that this is a particularly new tactic. Mr. I, as supporters fondly call him, also owns the Detroit Tigers. When the Tigers, most recently valued at $643 million, wanted a new stadium, Ilitch—who made his fortune off the Little Caesar's pizza chain—went to City Hall, as would any sports owner in the country. And, as lawmakers are wont to do, they obliged, covering $115 million of the $300 million ballpark's costs. Edited March 4, 2014 by evilmrt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit40oz 21 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 Hot-N'-Ready Arena, haha.I really wouldn't be surprised at all though if they don't take the corporate sponsor cash and call the arena something Olympia related."New Olympia Center" or something classy.Then of course make back some of that money with tons of advertising inside of the complex and also having corporate sponsors for goal announcements, power plays, etc. Probably ads in front of the urinals too. The abundant supply of urinals we've all been dreaming of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
