"4"^^ . "7"^^ . "2010-01-18T00:00:00"^^ . "6"^^ . "Are we there yet? I feel like we are driving to the other side of the world... \n\nUntil recently, the Coyotes were the only Phoenix-area pro sports team I hadn't seen live. So, when the opportunity came to see my first game (and in a luxury box, too), of course I was in! I just had no idea it would take so very, very long to get there from my Scottsdale office. \n\nAside from the distance, this is a nice facility. It looks shiny and new - during my visit I was told that it was designed as a copy of the arena where the Minnesota Wild plays. How's that for trivia!?\n\nSince I tend to be \"directionally challenged\" I was especially appreciative of the helpful staff who pointed my group in the right direction including a hard-to-find elevator (why was I leading the way? Oh yeah, because I am a girl and therefore will ask for directions... thanks guys!).\n\nThe box was huge, well-appointed, and right at center ice for a perfect view of all the action. Wooo violence! :) There was no shortage of food/drinks - my favorites were the fruit arrangement and the chocolate mousse and strawberry cheesecake desserts (topped with cute chocolate Coyotes logos).\n\nThe game itself unfortunately wasn't very exciting (Coyotes lost 3-1), and I was surprised at the emptiness of the arena overall. The fans in attendance were enthusiastic, but I think well over half of the seats were empty - for a game with the #1 and 2 teams in the Pacific Division...\n\nGreat arena, but I wish it were closer - I didn't get home until nearly 11pm - soooo hard to get up early the next morning..."^^ . . "7"^^ . . .