CrashingTheGoalie

by Ron Spence

Pittsburgh loves their Penguins.

Unfortunately, their Mellon Arena – referred to as the igloo – is the smallest barn on the NHL circuit. It only holds 16,958 people and will soon be replaced by the Consol Energy Center, which will have a capacity of 18,087.

So, many have to watch home games from outside the Igloo. The large screen advertises the new centre, as well as showing contests

courtesy of mygtv.net

Last season, as many as 7,000 Pittsburgh fans showed up to see the finals against Detroit – rain or shine.

Pittsburgh will have to play another season in the Mellon Arena, and the Penguins are already selling seasons tickets for 2010-2011.

Pennsylvania hockey fans are hoping – in the meantime – that the Pens will have learned to beat the Red Wings.