The XL Center is now People's Bank Arena. *nm*

[HooperScooper]

I am shocked and deeply disappointed by your reckless disregard of the facilities' proper name.

I didn’t do that. I wrote “name of the building”. A moderator was making a joke I guess.

 

[Dove]

The Peep? Umm, no. Too big of an opportunity for sophomorish genitalia jokes.

Show yourself out.

 

[CL82]

I didn’t do that. I wrote “name of the building”. A moderator was making a joke I guess.

Ah, the old blame the moderator line. You, sir, are shameless.

 

[HooperScooper]

Ah, the old blame the moderator line. You, sir, are shameless.

I swear. I don't think I've ever called it the Veterans Memorial Coliseum once in my entire life. But at least I do know how to spell coliseum. Lol

Btw, did you know that Portland, Oregon has a Veterans Memorial Coliseum? Well now you do.

 

[YearoftheHusky]

I swear. I don't think I've ever called it the Veterans Memorial Coliseum once in my entire life. But at least I do know how to spell coliseum. Lol

Btw, did you know that Portland, Oregon has a Veterans Memorial Coliseum? Well now you do.

So does Jacksonville, Florida.

 

[storrsroars]

Not to be confused with the People's Bank that became People's United Bank with a big headquarters in Bridgeport that was then bought by M&T Bank.

In other words, whatever.

I actually thought that was the bank taking sponsorship. But I haven't lived in NE since 2002.

 

[GampelGladiator]

It does say a lot about how the larger companies in Connecticut view the value of associating with the Civic Center, and to a certain extent, UConn's brand.

The 'Civic Center' named is no ingrained for locals so they must deem it not a big enough ROI.

 

[Waquoit]

I honestly hadn't heard anyone that goes to games call it the "civic center" for a long time. It's been the XL for years.

 

[John]

Even when it was the Hartford Civic Center the arena was named "Veterans Memorial Colosseum"

No one ever actually called it that, it’s always been the Civic Center

 

[bcisco]

I honestly hadn't heard anyone that goes to games call it the "civic center" for a long time. It's been the XL for years.

I go to the Civic Center all the time and refer to it as such.

 

[AntG168]

over under the amount of games it takes Raftery to make a corny “the bank is open at the bank” joke after a banked in shot

 

[bcisco]

over under the amount of games it takes Raftery to make a corny “the bank is open at the bank” joke after a banked in shot

0.5

 

[Fishy]

I am happy that someone wanted to make an investment and associate with UConn athletics because, really, that’s the only thing the arena is known for.

I’m also zero percent surprised that some Connecticut residents are miffed because there’s literally nothing that would ever make them happy. Company wants to pay the state money, this is so horrible! Dimwits.

 

[Fishy]

over under the amount of games it takes Raftery to make a corny “the bank is open at the bank” joke after a banked in shot

Oh, man. We might not even have to play one game for that. He might have already done it.

 

[jostar1]

When the arena reopens in a few months, it will feature new loge boxes, general seating, and upgrades to host a wider array of events.

The focus of these renovations is to improve the physical building while also improving the experience for fans and artists.

“The transformation will include all new lower bowl seating, a refreshed concourse, bunker suites, loge boxes, a beautiful event level club. As well as first class locker rooms for the athletes that play here, and reimagined artist dressing rooms for the artists that play here,” said Ben Weiss, General Manager, PeoplesBank Arena.

New name announced for the XL Center

The ownership group of what will soon be the ex-XL Center announced a new name for the venue.

www.wfsb.com

 

[UConnDad]

When the arena reopens in a few months, it will feature new loge boxes, general seating, and upgrades to host a wider array of events.

The focus of these renovations is to improve the physical building while also improving the experience for fans and artists.

“The transformation will include all new lower bowl seating, a refreshed concourse, bunker suites, loge boxes, a beautiful event level club. As well as first class locker rooms for the athletes that play here, and reimagined artist dressing rooms for the artists that play here,” said Ben Weiss, General Manager, PeoplesBank Arena.

New name announced for the XL Center

The ownership group of what will soon be the ex-XL Center announced a new name for the venue.

www.wfsb.com

I like it, the XXL Center.

 

[DCT]

No one ever actually called it that, it’s always been the Civic Center

Officially that was the name and for a while the Courant called it that.

 

[gampelcrazies]

I honestly hadn't heard anyone that goes to games call it the "civic center" for a long time. It's been the XL for years.

I'm 27 years old and call it the Civic Center with my friends lol

 

[alexd]

I guess calling it "The Mall" doesn't really make sense anymore.

 

[CL82]

The 'Civic Center' named is no ingrained for locals so they must deem it not a big enough ROI.

Really it seems like a no-brainer for Honda to have bought the naming rights.

 

[gampelcrazies]

After the New Haven Arena there was the New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum but the original name up north was the Hartford Civic Center Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Exhibition Center.

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the arena bowl still technically called the Veterans Memorial Coliseum? At least that's what the signage says when you enter it at the main entrance

 

[HooperScooper]

I honestly hadn't heard anyone that goes to games call it the "civic center" for a long time. It's been the XL for years.

Really? If you're young then I can see that since it was a while ago. A bunch of people in this thread say they call it the Civic Center so I'm guessing that's representative of the general population having quite a few people who still call it that.

 

[Dove]

over under the amount of games it takes Raftery to make a corny “the bank is open at the bank” joke after a banked in shot

I say never will happen. It's that bad.

 

[87Xfer]

My first real job out of UConn was with Peoples Bank in Waterbury in their "management training program", then we got moved to New Haven. After a quick search, I have no idea who that particular Peoples Bank is now.

 

[87Xfer]

I am happy that someone wanted to make an investment and associate with UConn athletics because, really, that’s the only thing the arena is known for.

Don't forget the roof collapsing shortly after a Whalers game. That was pretty well-known.