ACC getting a new jumbotron

[Leafidelity]

I'm almost more happy about the Ricoh getting a nice upgrade. Their current one is pretty humble.

 

[Socreges]

Great news! We'll need a modern, state of the art scoreboard to showcase this team when Shanny and the boys turn it around!

 

[Sniper99]

We spent $50 million on a coach are we about to do the same for a scoreboard?

 

[ConnorTO]

toronto's the richest ****en team n the price these cats pay for seats they shud all have cup holders

 

[ACC1224]

toronto's the richest ****en team n the price these cats pay for seats they shud all have cup holders

Agreed. I always add that comment on the surveys they send, falls on deaf ears.

 

[mcleex]

Any pics of what this thing looks like yet?

 

[Tak7]

It's going to be strange going to the ACC and not seeing that Red Maple Leaf jumbotron there.

To be honest, with the way the ACC is such a generic rink compared to the rest of North American hockey rinks, the jumbotron was one of the few things that kept it truly unique.

Let's hope they have a really cool memorable one up there now.

 

[Jackson14]

It's going to be strange going to the ACC and not seeing that Red Maple Leaf jumbotron there.

To be honest, with the way the ACC is such a generic rink compared to the rest of North American hockey rinks, the jumbotron was one of the few things that kept it truly unique.

Let's hope they have a really cool memorable one up there now.

I don't find the ACC all that generic. The gondolas on either end of the arena are quite unique and instantly recognizable.



Something like the Wells Fargo Center in Philly I would call your generic NA arena

 

[Divine]

Toronto needs a new stadium, with seats like the VIP movie theatres (at least). Nothing pisses me off more than paying $300+ to sit in those tight, crowded, uncomfortable seats with no cup holders and watching the team get blown out with no compete at all, it makes you want to throw a jersey.

 

[Sniper99]

Toronto needs a new stadium, with seats like the VIP movie theatres (at least). Nothing pisses me off more than paying $300+ to sit in those tight, crowded, uncomfortable seats with no cup holders and watching the team get blown out with no compete at all, it makes you want to throw a jersey.

Not sure if serious or not. If you are serious. Come to Edmonton and take in a game in the lower bowl in the corner with no leg room. I've done a tour of the ACC and I sat in the lower bowl briefly and I cant believe how much more space there is for leg room compared to Rexall Place. Boohoo they dont have cup holders big whoop.

 

[Divine]

Not sure if serious or not. If you are serious. Come to Edmonton and take in a game in the lower bowl in the corner with no leg room. I've done a tour of the ACC and I sat in the lower bowl briefly and I cant believe how much more space there is for leg room compared to Rexall Place. Boohoo they dont have cup holders big whoop.

Unless you're right behind the glass, the leg room is tight. I guess it depends on how big you are as well. Plus, for the price you're paying - you should at least get comfortable seats. Edmonton is getting a new stadium too... the Leafs should follow suit. It's basically impossible for someone to walk into your row without you standing up...

 

[Sniper99]

The ACC is what? 17-18 years old? I know the building is older but they've played there since '98? Leafs dont need a new stadium. Its located in a great area right next to Union. Where exactly would they put a new stadium if you had it your way?

 

[Divine]

The ACC is what? 17-18 years old? I know the building is older but they've played there since '98? Leafs dont need a new stadium. Its located in a great area right next to Union. Where exactly would they put a new stadium if you had it your way?

Centre Island.

 

[Northern Dancer]

Unless you're right behind the glass, the leg room is tight. I guess it depends on how big you are as well. Plus, for the price you're paying - you should at least get comfortable seats. Edmonton is getting a new stadium too... the Leafs should follow suit. It's basically impossible for someone to walk into your row without you standing up...

LOL, the ACC is 17 years old !!!! No problems with the ACC it is a huge improvement over MLG and as mentioned above, the location is perfect.

 

[Sniper99]

Im not from Toronto but wasn't the building thats now the ACC an old post office? Or something around that? I remember when they were in the last season at MLG and that they were going to move into the ACC I was thinking "Where the hell is that?" I didn't know they had a new building already for the Leafs.

 

[dballislife2]

if we cant be the best team we at least need to have the best TV

 

[Cap'n Flavour]

I'm almost more happy about the Ricoh getting a nice upgrade. Their current one is pretty humble.

Seriously, Ricoh's jumbotron is terrible. It's not just that it's small, but it has terrible brightness and contrast and you can't see **** on it. Good deal for both the Marlies and Leafs.

 

[Northern Dancer]

Im not from Toronto but wasn't the building thats now the ACC an old post office? Or something around that? I remember when they were in the last season at MLG and that they were going to move into the ACC I was thinking "Where the hell is that?" I didn't know they had a new building already for the Leafs.

They kept some of the walls from the old post office site for historical reasons.

 

[rojac]

Im not from Toronto but wasn't the building thats now the ACC an old post office? Or something around that? I remember when they were in the last season at MLG and that they were going to move into the ACC I was thinking "Where the hell is that?" I didn't know they had a new building already for the Leafs.

There was certainly a lot of news around the Toronto area about the arena. The Leafs and Raptors were unable to come to an agreement on a new arena, so the Raptors started work on the Air Canada Centre which would have been basketball only (or at least basketball-centric). The Leafs then bought the Raptors and their under-construction arena and made several design changes to the building to make it much more suitable for hockey -- thus leading to the ACC we have today. It was also at that time that Maple Leaf Gardens Limited became Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment.

 

[Sniper99]

There was certainly a lot of news around the Toronto area about the arena. The Leafs and Raptors were unable to come to an agreement on a new arena, so the Raptors started work on the Air Canada Centre which would have been basketball only (or at least basketball-centric). The Leafs then bought the Raptors and their under-construction arena and made several design changes to the building to make it much more suitable for hockey -- thus leading to the ACC we have today. It was also at that time that Maple Leaf Gardens Limited became Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment.

Good to know. Thanks.

I was in MLG in 2011 for the first time in almost 20 years and it felt so awkward walking through Loblaws thinking this is where the Leafs used to play.

 

[Brock Radunske]

We've had the same jumbotron since the ACC opened, so it was due.

Hopefully this is the beginning to more renovations in the ACC.


Side Note: does anyone else want a new horn? I feel like we should have a unique one

The should try to embody what it means to be in the ACC.
So...maybe a cricket-sound? Or maybe a toilet flushing.

 

[napoleon in rags]

The should try to embody what it means to be in the ACC.
So...maybe a cricket-sound? Or maybe a toilet flushing.

The 'whoosh' of draft picks flying out the door?

 

[Rob Brown]

toronto's the richest ****en team n the price these cats pay for seats they shud all have cup holders

Yeah, it's crazy. I was even at an Athletics game in Oakland on Saturday, and even the O.co has cupholders, and it's considered one of the worst stadiums in the continent...

 

[Brock Radunske]

The 'whoosh' of draft picks flying out the door?

I would also accept a sharp, audible fart-noise as the new goal horn.

 

[Leafer64]