Skyreach Centre

Pros: price, atmosphere, quality of entertainment
Cons: traffic

To not see an Oilers' game at Skyreach Centre (nee Northlands Coliseum) would be a tragedy. Admittedly, the game has changed over the past 20 years and players (and championships) have come and gone... Yet there's still a certain je-ne-sais-quoi about ...

Pros: Great prices , great traditional site lines, and the best ice/speed in the league
Cons: smaller housing(16,500), narrow walkways, aging building

The Skyreach center is now one of the oldest rinks in the league. It offers the vintage feel of "old time hockey" yet offers the up to date ammenities. The rink is built in a style that puts you in the game without sacrificing for too much entertainment....

Pros: a amazingly lively building, where you know you will be watching a good game
Cons: its location is in somewhat of a rough neighbourhood, parking can be a bother

I moved to Edmonton in 1995, and since then have attended 7 Oilers games. May not sound like many to some, but I greatly enjoyed every one of them. This year, the Oilers are in a breakthrough season, and it was wonderful to see the hard working Oilers...

Pros: Great light show in beginning, Fun for whole family
Cons: parking

The Skyreach Centre is one of the greatest experiences that anyone young or old can experience. The atmosphere in the building is amazing almost every game that takes place in this wonderful arena. Almost every seat in the building is a good seat to...

Pros: Affordable price for the family, good sight lines, building steeped in tradition
Cons: Aging infastructure will need a renovation within the next 5 years

I have been to the Skyreach centre to see the NHL Edmonton Oilers Hockey Team and for the value of the entertainment it can't be beaten.

With a great "Jumbotron" and plans for a new 3.2 million dollar state of the art entertainment...