amato 3,210 Report post Posted November 4, 2015 I just skimmed through that one so they might've mentioned it in there too but I read in the link below that the Illichs are also shopping things to help the surrounding area.. http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20151104/NEWS/151109915/ilitches-add-95-million-worth-of-features-to-new-red-wings-arena?X-IgnoreUserAgent=1 "An additional $200 million-plus will be spent on a 45-block plan to rehabilitate and improve the neighborhoods surrounding the arena, known as The District Detroit and managed by Olympia. That will include housing, retail, office space and public green spaces." "Last week, the Ilitch family announced it would donate money and land totaling $40 million for a new business school building for Wayne State University, the largest donation in the schools history. The Mike Ilitch School of Business project will be located in The District Detroit." So awesome. I'm beyond stoked for the new arena and continued growth of Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SetecX 139 Report post Posted November 4, 2015 This arena is going to be amazing. Awesome to see they are upping the ante to make it even sweeter. The suspended seating/walkway bit from the ceiling is cool. They have that at MSG. Anyways, I plan on going to the site this weekend to fly over it and will update the blog when I do. 4 Matt, amato, rick zombo and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayze 81 Report post Posted November 5, 2015 http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2015/11/04/report-cost-new-red-wings-arena-rises/75146516/ Seems The I's have added $177M in upgrades to Cadillac Centre© in order to make it the most fan friendly and event friendly Arena in the NHL and the country. I really love the practice/amateur Hockey facility concept. Sure that means the kids won't be playing on the NHL ice (like they do at the Joe) but I am sure it will still be just as exciting to play there! (and yes, I am sticking with my name until otherwise named something else! ) People sure are going to be confused when they ride the people mover: http://www.thepeoplemover.com/station-guide/cadillac-center/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426 Report post Posted November 5, 2015 With this being the 21st century, and with Detroit needing to get back on the map for innovation...Why not have a toilet installed at each, and every seat? Standing only though... Now this guy^ is an idea man. 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsallTheway 383 Report post Posted November 5, 2015 I know its not practical but I'm sad to see that the arena won't be 1 bowl like the joe. I've been to 5 NHL rinks and still the Joe is the only one where I was mesmerized by the arena, every seat is a good seat. I'm going to have to get to Detroit this year to experience it again before its too late Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SetecX 139 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 Updated http://wingsarena.tumblr.com They are making great progress with the steel for only having been putting it up for a week or so. You can start to see the bowl take shape. Exciting times! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SetecX 139 Report post Posted November 30, 2015 Updated http://wingsarena.tumblr.com Bunch of steel in place now. 2 rick zombo and TheXym reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,130 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) I want to know what the newly rehabed Nicole Curtis Ransom Gillis Mansion is going for just one block away from The Cadillac Centre ©. Edited December 1, 2015 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 looks like the Zamboni doors will be in the corner rather than one of the ends of the rink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 2, 2015 looks like the Zamboni doors will be in the corner rather than one of the ends of the rink. I think that makes more sense cuz I feel the sight lines are better from a fan's perspective from a seat on the end vs a seat in the corner. Utilize the worst sight-lines for a zamboni entrance and save the rest for the fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SetecX 139 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 Updatehttp://wingsarena.tumblr.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 Coming along nicely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Berzeench 310 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 I think you gotta name this arena after Illitch. The Mike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 I think you gotta name this arena after Illitch. The Mike. So he would be honoring himself? That's kind of tacky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 Little Caesars Arena. 3 Hockeymom1960, kickazz and PavelValerievichDatsyuk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted December 15, 2015 Little Caesars Arena. So just as the Lions have "The Den" we'll have "The Oven" 3 UpstateNYRedWingsFan, amato and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted December 15, 2015 So just as the Lions have "The Den" we'll have "The Oven"Delicious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted December 15, 2015 If you can't handle the heat, get out of the oven! 2 UpstateNYRedWingsFan and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted December 15, 2015 If you can't handle the heat, get out of the oven! But then the other team will complain the ice was melting when they can't comeback in the 3rd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted December 15, 2015 But then the other team will complain the ice was melting when they can't comeback in the 3rd. So all will go according to plan? Psh, heaters gunna heat. 3 NerveDamage, Hockeymom1960 and TheXym reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted December 15, 2015 the 3rd period will be known as the Hot-N-Ready Period 2 UpstateNYRedWingsFan and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladinator16 236 Report post Posted December 16, 2015 But then the other team will complain the ice was melting when they can't comeback in the 3rd. Other teams aren't having a problem coming back in the 3rd though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted December 16, 2015 The hot n ready period with the "cardboard crust" power play? 2 Hockeymom1960 and kickazz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted December 17, 2015 @OEontheGO: @Meijer & @stjoes_health sign on as first landmark sponsors for new Detroit Events Center Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DETMURDS 7 Report post Posted December 18, 2015 It is funny, I still look at the Joe as a new arena. It was the new girl of the NHL back in the day,...sad, but I am sure this new "Red Barn" will be very nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
