Pittsburgh Penguin's New Arena

The Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team will be replacing the current Mellon Arena with a brand new one very soon. Construction began on August 14, 2008 for Pittsburgh’s new multi-purpose arena, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2010 – in time for the start of the 2010-11 NHL season.
The new arena will be the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins and also host a wide range of other entertainment events, including concerts and family shows throughout the year.
Seating capacity for hockey will be 18,087. The arena will feature state-of-the-art amenities for fans, customers, clients and business partners, including spacious open concourses, comfortable seating, an HD Jumbotron (giant TV at center ice), a wide variety of food and beverage options on each level, spectacular views of one of America’s greatest skylines and 21st century technology throughout. Mario Lemieux Media Scrum
The Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County will own the building. It is most likely to be named after arguably the biggest legend and greatest palyer in NHL history (in my opinion), Pittsburgh Penguins' own, Mario Lemieux.








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