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Message: [QUOTE="Brunoblue, post: 4477538, member: 10438"] zls44…. Why so bitter? You make XL out to be the worst place of all time. Yeah, it’s old and the food choices suck but parking is a snap, it’s easy to get to for much of the state’s population, the sound system is great, the sight lines are great and when 3500-4000 people show up it rocks pretty well. It isn’t anywhere near as bad as you make it out to be. Regarding Toscano, you’re letting the perfect be the enemy of the good. The new arena is 500-1000 seats too small, everybody who’s honest knows that’s the case. But guess what, there’s no going back. It is what it is. Let’s see what happens down the road. Gample got enlarged after it was built. There’s room for more seats in this place too. 50 years ago UConn hockey was outdoors in a dome shaped wind tunnel, blackberry brandy and a warming hut to fight off the elements and nothing but students and a few parents at the games. I was there. I’m a UConn grad and a long time season ticket holder who can’t wait to see 4 games on my old campus in a brand spankin’ new hockey rink. Please get over your anger. Embrace the new place, it’s as good as it’s gonna get . If you can’t do that then go to Quinnipiac or Sacred Heart for perfect hockey venues. [/QUOTE]