stinkbeast666 t1_itzha8g wrote on October 27, 2022 at 1:18 PM

I went to a Yale game at the Whale (Ingalls Rink), its a great facility. The fans were passionate and the arena give you a lot of close up access to the action.

The building itself is pretty unique as the architect also designed Dulles airport, the classic TWA building at JFK and the Gateway Arch in St Louis.

gglidd t1_iu0jwbe wrote on October 27, 2022 at 5:36 PM

Yale games have an excellent old-time hockey feel.

DicNavis t1_iu0prd0 wrote on October 27, 2022 at 6:14 PM

I love the stripped down atmosphere. No video boards, no distractions, just great hockey. Of course there are times where you wish you could watch a replay, but it’s a nice break from gimmicks for the hockey purists out there.

gglidd t1_iu0wcow wrote on October 27, 2022 at 6:56 PM

Totally agree. You're right there by the ice on wooden bleachers; the students who show up to watch the games are spirited. Just a good vibe that's increasingly hard to find in college sports.

poorlywrittenriffs OP t1_iu0xqdu wrote on October 27, 2022 at 7:05 PM

That’s my thought too. The way i look at it is that you can get the stripped down rink at Yale or drive 15 minutes up Whitney to QU for a more modern arena. Best of both worlds.