Mars Lakeview Arena

Torquer · Post by **Torquer** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 11:21 am

I am thinking about making the 3 hour journey to see the female
Bulldogs play the female Goophers on Sunday 2/18. I see that the game is scheduled for Mars Lakeview Arena not the DECC. The arena website lists seating capacity at 1,500. What is this arena like? How is the seating? Will it be too packed to enjoy the game? Is it worth it to bring the whole family?

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 2:07 pm

The game is not in the DECC because of the huge Duluth Boat, Sports, and Travel Show that is going on this weekend in the DECC Arena, Pioneer Hall, and throughout the complex. Anyway, Mars Lakeview Arena is the home to the Duluth Marshall Boys High School Hockey Team and The College of St. Scholastica Mens team. It is a relatively new rink with seating located mostly on one side of the ice. It most certainly will hold 1500 and will probably come close this weekend with the Gophers coming to town. It will be a great atmosphere for the Women and is, in all actuallity, probably a better sized venue for the UMD Bulldogs Women than the DECC Arena. I would recommend making the trip up if you are considering as you will see some of the best women's hockey in the world. Hope this helps a little!

Torquer · Post by **Torquer** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 2:22 pm

Thanks Zamboni Guy. That helps a lot! Do you think I can buy tickets at the door and skip TicketMaster? $3.50 x 5 is another $17.50 I'd just as soon spend at the concession stand or local business.

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 2:28 pm

I'm not going to guarantee anything, but I would think that you would be able to get some tickets at the door so that you can bypass the TicketMaster service charges. I would make sure to get there early though, as I would think that all the tickets will be general admission, so for the best seats and the make sure you get tickets get there early! Have fun!

Torquer · Post by **Torquer** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 5:32 pm

Took your advice ZG- got there plenty early- no problem getting tickets. Got good seats and watched a great hockey game. (It always is when the Dogs stick it to the Gophs.) It is a fun arena to watch a game like this- very close to the action. The DECC scatters the fans out too much.

Thanks!

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 6:27 pm

Glad you had a good time, and that the Dogs were able to pull off a convincing sweep against the Gophers. By the way, The University of Minnesota-Duluth announced today that this weekend's Womens Playoff Series against St. Cloud State will be moved to Mars Lakeview Arena as well. Should make for a great atmosphere for the Dogs!

http://www.umdbulldogs.com/womens/track ... ry_id=3105