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T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is just like The Ralph, except more so, as UND players, coaches and fans will discover<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"T-Mobile
Home of the Vegas Golden Knights NHL hockey team, and the site of this year’s NCAA Frozen Four, the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is one of the most distinctive hockey venues in the world. Shutterstock photo, used by permission.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Game Day at the Ralph is hard to beat, as anyone who has attended a home UND hockey game in recent years knows.<\/p>\n

But Game Day at The Fortress sounds like it comes close. What fun that will be for UND players, coaches and fans, as they make their way to T-Mobile Arena this afternoon, and find their vision, hearing and other senses overwhelmed by the full Las Vegas experience.<\/p>\n

In the hockey world, the history of T-Mobile Arena, nicknamed The Fortress, sounds like it parallels the history of Las Vegas itself. Here\u2019s why: Las Vegas in 1950 had only about 25,000 people; that\u2019s less than half the population of Grand Forks. Today, the Vegas metro area numbers some 2.4 million residents, meaning the civic latecomer \u2013 Las Vegas as a city was incorporated as recently as 1911 \u2013 has surpassed many older cities in size, and in little more than a century has become the 29th<\/sup> largest metro area in America.<\/p>\n

Similarly, the Vegas Golden Knights have nothing like the hockey histories of the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings or other storied teams. The Golden Knights, after all, became an NHL franchise (and started playing in T-Mobile Arena) in 2017, or fewer than 10 years ago.<\/p>\n

But there was no \u201cpaying their dues\u201d for the Golden Knights, no period of \u201clearning the ropes\u201d or showing deference to the senior legends of the league. Instead, the high desert team skated to an immediate breakaway in the formerly high north sport: \u201cThe Golden Knights qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs in their first four seasons, and reached the Stanley Cup Final in their first season,\u201d Wikipedia notes.<\/p>\n

That made the team \u201cone of the few expansion franchises to experience immediate success in North American professional sports.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir 13 playoff wins enroute to the 2018 Stanley Cup Final are the most for a team during their inaugural postseason run,\u201d Wikipedia continues.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2023, the club returned to the Stanley Cup Final and won their first Stanley Cup championship, defeating the Florida Panthers in five games.\u201d<\/p>\n

Similarly, although T-Mobile Arena opened as recently as 2016, it already has been the scene of two Stanley Cup finals, one NHL All-Star Weekend, one U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game , hundreds of Golden Knights games \u2013 and now, one NCAA Frozen Four, an event in which the UND Fighting Hawks are poised to take center stage.<\/p>\n

\"Nighttime
The party starts early and goes late on Game Day at T-Mobile Arena, as befits a Las Vegas venue. Shutterstock photo, used by permission.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Then there is the Game Day atmosphere. Here are a few comments to describe the showmanship, taken from Reddit forums and other sources.<\/p>\n

Including The New York Times: \u201cT-Mobile Arena has quickly built a reputation as one of the loudest buildings in the NHL,\u201d the Times reported in 2021.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith Las Vegas showgirls parading around the glass in feathered costumes during warm-ups, a medieval castle on the south end of the arena and the ultra-loud music, the Golden Knights\u2019 home is nothing if not unique.\u201d<\/p>\n

The loudness makes the arena such a standout that the Golden Knights play simulated crowd noise during practices, the Times reported.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an overview of the atmosphere, which Google\u2019s AI engine describes as \u201ca high-energy, party-like spectacle on the Las Vegas Strip.\u201d Key aspects include:<\/p>\n

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  • Toshiba Plaza Party, which is right next to the arena and features a DJ, the Golden Aces dance team, Knight Line drum line, and team mascot Chance;<\/li>\n
  • A themed pregame show inside the arena, featuring a medieval sword fight, drumbots, and a massive knight’s helmet that the players skate out from beneath (\u201cIt\u2019s Knight Time!\u201d the announcer bellows.)<\/li>\n
  • Pre-game Parade: Fans march into the arena with the drumline and performers before the game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    On the Reddit forum titled \u201cIs it True T-Mobile Arena Aka The Fortress one of the best fan Experiences?\u201d, fans have this to say:<\/p>\n

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    • \u201cAbsolutely. I\u2019ve been to a lot of sports venues and the Knights are hands down the best I\u2019ve ever experienced.\u201d<\/li>\n
    • \u201cYes. Did I mention hotels are 15 feet away? No DUI, no stopping the party, no rain.\u201d (By the way, if you happen to be staying at one of the more distant hotels, the Las Vegas Monorail system will deliver you to within walking distance of The Fortress.)<\/li>\n
    • \u201cI\u2019m a Dallas fan and have been to Colorado, Vancouver, San Jose, and Vegas. In my experience as an out of town fan rooting for a visiting team Vegas is top notch and definitely the best experience I\u2019ve had out of the bunch.\u201d<\/li>\n
    • \u201cIt\u2019s loud as hell, and the theatrics can\u2019t be beat. My team when they play there \u2026 can be beat.<\/li>\n
    • \u201cVegas hockey is exactly what you would expect. It\u2019s showy, flashy and new age hockey. If you are from an original 6 market and like the old school game feel, it may not be for you. If you are looking for an exciting, out of the traditional box experience, it is fun.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      As others have noted, when Ralph Engelstad bestowed Grand Forks with a $100 million hockey palace, the UND alum and Imperial Palace & Casino owner made sure to outfit the facility with exceptional Las Vegas dazzle and flash. So while the UND players and fans at T-Mobile Arena today are no strangers to indoor fireworks, Jumbotron screens, rock-concert decibel levels and fountains of sparks, we\u2019re confident they\u2019ll have a spectacular time in Vegas, where that kind of showmanship began.<\/p>\n

      Go UND!<\/p>\n

      \"Skater
      The UND Fighting Hawks practice in T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday, April 7, in advance of the NCAA Frozen Four competition. Photo by Shawna Schill\/UND Today.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      ****<\/p>\n

      Quick facts about T-Mobile Arena:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

      Opening: April 6, 2016<\/p>\n

      Owner: T-Mobile Arena, owned by AEG and MGM Resorts International<\/p>\n

      Operator: MGM Resorts International<\/p>\n

      Functions: Multipurpose Entertainment venue available to host NBA and NHL teams, concerts, boxing, mixed martial arts, award shows and other major events<\/p>\n

      Project Cost: $375 million<\/p>\n

      Site Acreage: Approximately 16 acres<\/p>\n

      Events: 100 to 150 annually<\/p>\n

      Seating Capacities:<\/p>\n

        \n
      • Boxing\/UFC: 20,000<\/li>\n
      • Center Stage Concert: 19,500 \u2013 20,000<\/li>\n
      • Hockey: 17,500<\/li>\n
      • Basketball: 18,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Amenities:<\/p>\n

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        • 44 Luxury Suites<\/li>\n
        • Eight Event Level Suites<\/li>\n
        • Two dedicated VIP Entrances<\/li>\n
        • Premium balconies on all VIP and public levels with views to the plaza, park and strip<\/li>\n
        • Multiple locker facilities, premium dressing rooms, green room and multipurpose spaces to accommodate a variety of sports and entertainment events<\/li>\n
        • A 75,000-square-foot loading dock, staging, storage, and other facilities to accommodate major events including six truck docks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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