For 49 years, the Mellon Arena has become etched in the city's rich sports history. Over 2950 tons of Pittsburgh steel make up this behemoth overlooking downtown. The oldest venue in the NHL has seen countless matches of hockey, three Stanley Cups, three NCAA March Madness, Muhammed Ali boxing, tennis, nights at the opera, concerts, and even monster truck shows.
Now, the Igloo signifies the end of an era.
At the conclusion of the 2010 Pittsburgh Penguins playoff run, hopefully resulting with raising the Stanley Cup, the Mellon Arena will be emptied one last time before closing her doors and roof forever.
While many see this as a time of mourning, lets remember some of the great times in the house of thrills. Before anyone attended a hockey game there the building was used for the Civic Light Opera. But if you build it, the NHL will come.
Truth be told the original Pens might have had better luck playing with snow shovels but the same draw the Pirates have today put fans in the stands, the arena. One of a kind, the worlds first indoor sports facility with a retractable roof. They may not open any longer but dome design still remains on ...
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Article written by Derek Reed
Ode to the Igloo: Pittsburgh Penguins Bid Farewell to First Home
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