Went to my first Ice game tonight and it was also my first WHL game. Was impressed, it's been about 15 years since I've been in the Max Bell, the lighting has certainly improved and for a first-year team, they are doing a great job with the game presentation/concessions. Having the lounge-ish areas is a nice touch. The replay's on the scoreboard were a little hard to see, but my eyes ain't what they use to be. Another camera would really help out, but hey, it's junior hockey, the fact they have instant replays is amazing. By the time they move into the new barn I'm sure it will be a great product.
As for the hockey, holy shit can those kids wheel and they snap that puck around with some heat. Lots of talent all over the ice, almost too much. Lots of back-hand sauce through middle ice that got picked off, guys looking to dish and make a fancier play then required, but nonetheless really entertaining.
I strongly recommend everyone go and watch a couple of games, the kids skate 100% in every direction, sometimes the wrong direction but it leads to some good chances.