Now THIS is how an arena should be built; the steep constuction of its grandstands and mezz, the numerous lux boxes ringing the ice inbetween, the club areas below the arena floor and behind the goal, the magnificent sightlines and the Canadian beer. \n\nIf Phoenix ever 'got into' hockey, they would really appreciate how loud this barn could get. Its architecture is custom built for noise and intimidation, as it lends the feeling of fans hovering over the rink. The transformation into music hall is actually quite impressive given that large arenas are life-sponges for touring acts. \n\nMy only complaint is the sleepy, conformed bedroom community in which it was built. Glendale couldn't be more sterile and boring if they replaced it with Pensacola, Florida. The drive out here kills any attempts at a rowdy, drunken night of hockey or nationalgnarlyrockband, due to the impending day-trip back to civilization from the arena; and the ridiculous name befitting of its lame, corporate surrounding and immediate, and similarly foolishly monicker'ed neighbor to the west.
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