also, in **actual hockey** news :
we toured the new boxes at the MacInnes today. they look great. really really good. the whole project blends in well with the old building - it hard to tell what is old and what is new. (I mean that in a good way) I was unsure how the bench seating would be but I like it too. and the new BLC digs are very very nice. wasn't too sure about the boxes being in the 'end zone', but the floor was raised up a couple of feet and the view of the ice is good. the new BLC box has a nice nice view of the ice - I think more people will watch the games from there now, instead of going back to their seats.
only thing I can even imagine as a negative - the net. but next year they are going to replace it with something less noticeable.
hats off to all the planners, designers, builders, decorators!! this is a nice addition!!