Because my chances of going to the Bell Centre for the first time ever have increased greatly, due to the fact I’m moving to Montreal and should be no more than a handful of miles from there, I thought I’d search the web and see what I might be in for. (For those who might [...]

At least it’s number one in Canada. The Bell Centre ranks fifth in the league, which you can see here – 2013 NHL Arena Rankings This site looks rates these rinks based on food and beverage, atmosphere, the neighborhood, fans, access to the rink, return on investment, and a few extras thrown in. Toronto and [...]

Maybe only Sigmund Freud could come close to finding an answer to why the Habs, as they were last night and so many times in recent years, can come out to an exciting atmosphere and play like it’s past their bedtime. So uninspired, so freaking lousy. Freud might have known what the problem is, but [...]

The Canadiens organization is extending an olive branch to those who can make it to the Bell Centre today (Thursday), by allowing fans to watch for free the Red vs. White game, along with free hot dogs, chips, and pop for everyone. That’s fine if you’re not watching your weight. Or aren’t a vegetarian. On Saturday morning [...]

I’m proud to announce that on Trashopolis today, they said that the Bell Centre is the cleanest rink in the league, thanks to their recycling and garbage-sorting program. Take that, TD Garden and Air Canada Centre and Scotiabank Place and all you other less-than-clean joints. You should be ashamed of yourself. Just another fine example [...]

This coming November will mark five years since I began my blog. I thought I’d mention this now in case there’s no hockey in November and everyone is reading cricket and water polo blogs by then. One of the things I’m most proud of is that in these five years, I’ve never missed a day [...]

Photo taken by Darth last year. And of course in a few minutes the place will be jam-packed because it always is. But maybe this will be the kind of crowds the Bell and other rinks will see after a future lockout. On second thought, probably not. They can bitch slap us all they want, and a whole whack [...]

Darth has sent along another of his fabulous creations, this time of Carey Price. What talent our Darth has. I think his masterpieces should line the walls of the Bell Centre. And Mr. Price, if you want to contact Darth, let me know and I’ll hook you up. Below are two previous pieces he’s done, [...]

Sent by Dave in Nanaimo: A group of visitors to Canada took in a hockey game at the Bell Centre and were enthralled with the speed of the game and fan involvement. At the end of the game they were encouraged to buy a hockey jersey and have the name of the most sought-after player [...]

As we make our way to Vancouver, here’s a couple of looks at Rogers Arena that I found on YouTube. Maybe you can compare it to the Bell Centre or other rink you’ve been at. I think in general though, most rinks are basically the same now, unlike when the Montreal Forum, Chicago Stadium, Boston Garden etc. were [...]