Was here recently for the NCAA men's Frozen Four.
Really nice arena--one of the best I've been to. Clean, modern, spacious, comfortable seats, great sight lines (even from ice level), usually wide concourses (altho can get tight in spots). No alcohol allowed at NCAA events, so I can't speak to liquid concessions, but Burgatory certainly lived up to its reputation as one of the best burgers in The 'Burgh. Also had a good pulled pork sangwich from a cart.
The best thing about Consol is that it *feels* more intimate than it actually is. I believe it holds 18K for hockey, but it felt like a much smaller rink. I assume it was designed this way, so props to those involved.
Look forward to returning here in the future.