In the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, where Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill are located, college hoops is understandably king. Of course it is, right? Duke and North Carolina are constantly battling for NCAA supremacy, while NC State often … Continue reading
Arizona State University’s Division I ice hockey program has been growing for several seasons, both in stature and in popularity. And in 2022, the Sun Devils built a permanent home to house the team, giving it an on-campus arena that … Continue reading
As longtime readers of Itinerant Fan know, I’m a certified puckhead. Which is why, no matter where my sports travels take me, I make it a point to take at least one NHL road trip each season. It will be … Continue reading
There’s no shortage of games and sports venues to see in the vast New York metropolitan area, and that’s especially true in the NHL. In New York they have three hockey teams to choose from, and the rivalries between them … Continue reading
A stated goal of mine since adolescence — and, indeed, the reason why I started Itinerant Fan in the first place — was to aid in my quest to visit every current stadium in the four major U.S. sports leagues … Continue reading
For the New York Islanders and their fans, moving into the long-awaited UBS Arena undoubtedly feels like the satisfying end to a long, arduous journey. The franchise has been in and out of arena limbo for more than a decade, … Continue reading
Despite its worldwide reputation as a premier gambling, entertainment and events destination, Las Vegas filled a big void in 2017 when the NHL expansion Vegas Golden Knights began play at T-Mobile Arena. The Golden Knights were Vegas’ first major professional … Continue reading
I’ve said this before: Of all the cool promotions in sports, minor-league hockey’s Teddy Bear Toss has to be one of the best. If you’ve never heard of the Teddy Bear Toss, it’s basically one giant holiday toy drive. Fans … Continue reading
Las Vegas makes it very easy for visitors to be entertained, and that goes for sports fans as well. And now that two major pro sports teams are part of the equation, Las Vegas has become a prime candidate city … Continue reading
In the fall of 2021, the NHL arrived in Seattle in the form of the expansion Kraken, and with it, Climate Pledge Arena came to life. The building once known as the Seattle Center Coliseum is already fully entrenched in … Continue reading
