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| - I have attended hockey games in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, D.C., and Boston. I have yet to see an arena that compares to Consol Energy Center. We were not bored for a single minute of the game. Walking the concourse itself is even an adventure!
The production value of the games is ahead of most others I've seen, and it's not a money or tech issue, it is a Pittsburgh legacy in how the organization respects the game, the history, and the fans. We really felt part of something special when we were here, and this is in complete contrast to attending a Philly game.
The only negative with Consol is the traffic around the arena. This area of town is an absolute nightmare to transit. We decided to walk most of the distance, because even taking a cab to the game, it was cutting it close to make the opening faceoff. Make sure you allow lots of time to eat near the arena and take a nice walk to the game.
Otherwise, don't be discouraged by Yelpers who are still clinging to the old Igloo. This place is a gem!
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