roper1313 Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 Finally after years of HS Hockey being played in the Coliseum ground is being broken on the $30 million dollar UP Center TODAY at 3pm!!! Can't wait to see it in 2008. Squirt, Pee-Wee, Bantam, HS, or USHL, I can't wait to sit in a decent arena in Fargo!!! Quote
GeauxSioux Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 I know they are reportedly not going to be competing venues, but this can't be good for the folks pushing the addition to the Fargodome. I can't imagine that they won't have other events in this facility besides hockey and with Urban Plains already breaking ground, they will have the advantage. If this goes to the voters, it's all over. Ground broken on new hockey arena Quote
Bison Dan Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 I know they are reportedly not going to be competing venues, but this can't be good for the folks pushing the addition to the Fargodome. I can't imagine that they won't have other events in this facility besides hockey and with Urban Plains already breaking ground, they will have the advantage. If this goes to the voters, it's all over. Ground broken on new hockey arena It's going to have ice year around and it's venues like this is why the dome would like to have the addition. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 So Fargo is going to finally have a real hockey complex (by any standard excepting Ralph Engelstad Arena). I guess I'm surprised because there have been so many words and so little action in the past. It's going to have ice year around and it's venues like this is why the dome would like to have the addition. With five sheets (main arena plus four practice) I'm guessing the "summer time" ice will be at most two practice sheets. It's not cheap to keep ice in the summer, especially when the arena could be used for other events. Quote
GeauxSioux Posted June 30, 2007 Posted June 30, 2007 It's going to have ice year around and it's venues like this is why the dome would like to have the addition. If it's going to have ice year-round, why would they list that it can seat 6,000 for basketball/volleyball? Urban Plains Center & Tournament Facility I would think either of these sports gets a little dangerous being played on ice. Quote
82SiouxGuy Posted June 30, 2007 Posted June 30, 2007 If it's going to have ice year-round, why would they list that it can seat 6,000 for basketball/volleyball? Urban Plains Center & Tournament Facility I would think either of these sports gets a little dangerous being played on ice. Not if you're wearing these from Sure Foot in Grand Forks. Quote
star2city Posted July 5, 2007 Posted July 5, 2007 No surprise here, but Fargo USHL Franchise Membership Officially Approved On Monday, July 2 the United States Hockey League's Board of Governors, as expected, formally approved the application and accompanying membership of the franchise slated for Fargo, North Dakota. Ace Brandt Holdings of Fargo will be the parent company of the franchise. "Fargo is a great hockey town and will be a tremendous addition to the USHL. The Urban Plains Center will be another first-class facility for our league to play in. Someday soon, you will see local kids playing in front of hometown crowds; that will be great to see," said USHL Chairman of the Board Jim Kronschnabel. "We welcome Fargo back to the USHL." Dean Blais, former head coach at the University of North Dakota (1994-2004) will be the head coach and general manager of the yet to be named team. They are expected to begin play in the USHL's West Division in the 2008-09 season. Quote
DI IN FARGO Posted July 6, 2007 Posted July 6, 2007 I know they are reportedly not going to be competing venues, but this can't be good for the folks pushing the addition to the Fargodome. I can't imagine that they won't have other events in this facility besides hockey and with Urban Plains already breaking ground, they will have the advantage. If this goes to the voters, it's all over. Ground broken on new hockey arena You hope so anyway, just wait and see the new addition hinges on one thing and one thing only. What the preliminary costs come back at from the architects that were hired. If they are within the window they talked about it will be built. But you can hope it won't be that's fine. Quote
GeauxSioux Posted July 6, 2007 Posted July 6, 2007 You hope so anyway, just wait and see the new addition hinges on one thing and one thing only. What the preliminary costs come back at from the architects that were hired. If they are within the window they talked about it will be built. But you can hope it won't be that's fine. Are you saying that if this goes to the voters they will approve it if the costs are less thatn $35M? Quote
CVCL Posted July 6, 2007 Posted July 6, 2007 Nothing is going to the voters concerning the UP Center. It's privately funded. Oh, and I know you're off track with the on budget comment. The earth is already moving. Quote
dakotadan Posted July 6, 2007 Posted July 6, 2007 I believe he was referring to the proposed Fargodome addition. Quote
dakotadan Posted July 6, 2007 Posted July 6, 2007 No surprise here, but Fargo USHL Franchise Membership Officially Approved "Fargo is a great hockey town... Someone tell this guy to be careful that he doesn't say that too loudly around any Bison fans! Quote
dead_rabbit Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 Just heard on tonights news (KVLY) that they're going to hold off on 4 of the 5 rinks. Will possibly build them for 2009. Also, I thought today was the day they were going to unveil the new name of the franchise? Quote
dakotadan Posted October 12, 2007 Posted October 12, 2007 Just heard on tonights news (KVLY) that they're going to hold off on 4 of the 5 rinks. Will possibly build them for 2009. Also, I thought today was the day they were going to unveil the new name of the franchise? In initial planning the arena was going to be finished for 2009. The USHL was interested in getting their Fargo team up and running by 2008 so the schedule was pushed ahead. Due to some delays in construction and achieving tax exempt status for the organization that will run the arena, only the main arena will be completed by 2008 The 4 smaller rinks will be finished by 2009. Technically that is still on with their initial time frame. (at least this is the way I have understood everything) Quote
GeauxSioux Posted October 12, 2007 Posted October 12, 2007 New USHL team unveils team name There’s a new Force to be reckoned with in Fargo. The city’s new United States Hockey League franchise unveiled its name and logo on Friday – and the team will be called the Fargo Force. So much for those who thought UND would change the nickname and become "The Force of the North". It would be a little confusing. Quote
TheGreatSiouxNation Posted October 12, 2007 Posted October 12, 2007 New USHL team unveils team name Quote
Ray77 Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 I got to tour the UP Center today and pick out my seats - has anyone else? WOW...that place is going to be nice. I can't wait for the start of the season. Also, surprisingly, a nice article by McFeeley (which shocked the heck out of me when I saw it). I'll bet it took all he had to finish and submit this article. UP Center Leaves Great Impression Quote
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