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sprt-Venues-First Union Center: Best for worst

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 08:13:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author darthyoda - I purchased the LOWEST price seats I could find. I LOVE the FLyers but have NO money. EVERY SECOND of the action was easily visable from where I sat. Between periods, I wandered around to other parts of the arena and I absolutely could NOT find a bad...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: The Wachovia Center

Sun, 9 May 2004 05:03:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author drmccoolsz - Just bought my first set of season ticket to the Flyers this past year. And had great seats. The whole arena has a good view, no seat is bad. The only thing is that if your going to want food and drink it'll probalbly cost you more than the...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: Hockey in Phily, God Bless America

Tue, 27 Apr 2004 22:28:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bmoney3 - Went to game 5, 2004-Flyers vs Devils. Nothing beats nhl playoff hockey between 2 rivals in a great hockey city! Nice new arena, though its much like other buildings in that it doesn't have the old time charm. With the NFL and MLB stadiums nearby,...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: second only to the Palestra

Tue, 30 Dec 2003 12:04:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jerry6ersfan - I was a little skeptical when they chose to build the wachovia center (known before as the First Union, or FU Center - as everyone in philly knows). The old place was soooo loud, and so fun that I wasn't sure it would be the same. well, the only bad...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: First Union is as good as, well, the Spectrum

Tue, 6 May 2003 23:22:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author andre98 - My first trip to the First Union Center was in early April for the Houston Rockets NBA game with the hometown Sixers, showcasing Yao Ming's visit. I must admit, I had a bit of an inside advantage. I had a four ticket package that included VIP parking,...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: Big Bucks means less atmosphere

Sat, 12 Oct 2002 17:50:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sfcsl - The First Union Center is a beautiful building. Walking through the corridors, you would think that it is a hotel or you are at an airport. It is very nice, feeling almost a bit luxurious. The food is very good, with selections of chicken, pizza,...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: Great Stadium!

Tue, 26 Mar 2002 00:07:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author psufan0066 - The first union center, ahh it's so much nicer than the Spectrum. I'll start off by saying that my seats were the last row in section 209 (row 15 seat #12). So you guys know I'm not making this review up.

Pros:

Despite sitting in the...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: Excellent Stadium. None Better

Thu, 21 Feb 2002 14:46:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cheetah1218 - Now I am a die hard Hockey fan and I go see atleast 15 to 20 games a year and the First union center in Philadelphia is by far one of the best. Not only is their Hockey team up and rising but the First Union Center is one of the cleanest, well built...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: Big $$ = Boring hockey viewing

Mon, 11 Feb 2002 07:06:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author trentr1 - The FU Center is a gorgeous building. The concourse is much wider than the Spectrum was. There is more than one bathroom. There are many places to buy souvenirs and food. There are ATM machines, air hockey tables, bubble hockey tables and basketball...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: One of The Best!

Thu, 14 Jun 2001 15:41:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author clickable - I'm an avid hockey fan in the tri-state area and often go to Madison Square Garden, Continental Arena & the First Union Center. Once you've been to the garden and continental you will really appreciate the First Union Center. I agree with some of the...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: Role Models and Giant Rabbits

Thu, 24 May 2001 00:23:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nolan_j_sephoy - Yes the NBA playoffs are upon us, as a matter of fact at this time only four teams remain in those same playoffs. One of them being the fabled Philadelphia 76ers who make their home in the famed Spectrum 2 Arena, no sorry, the CoreStates Center, no wait,...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: Better than the Spectrum!

Tue, 17 Apr 2001 20:02:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author caspian321 - The First Union Center is a great improvement over the older Spectrum which is right next door.

There are a variety of seating choices. Many companies own club-boxes or suites. The club-boxes have a bar right there, and there are...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: First Union Center is First to Mr

Thu, 4 Jan 2001 02:22:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author WhiteyFord14 - I attended a Philadelphia Flyers game at the First Union Center against the Detriot Red Wings. For a die hard hockey fan the First Union Center is heaven. You can feel the adrenaline flowing through the entire arena. The people, the displays, the rink,...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: Hockey on the Upscale

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 10:54:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwalters24 - I've been a hockey fan since before I was out of diapers. I was lucky enough to have a much older brother who toted me around to all the games. I can remember the old Spectrum like it was yesterday. Yes it was dirty, crowded, and in need of some help,...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: Great Place, For A Game...This House Is Rocking!!

Wed, 20 Dec 2000 22:12:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author crazyurb - I recently saw my first sporting event at the first union center. I have been there before for concerts and other events, and open house when it first opened but this is the first actual game I have ever been to. It was a great night and I loved the...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: Large Stadium..crowded seating

Wed, 22 Nov 2000 11:40:35 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kiszs4u -

I attended a concert(AEROSMITH) at First Union Center. The place is tremendously huge!! I especially liked the information board,announcing upcoming events. I also enjoy the fact that there is VIP seating. I never saw another building like...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: Of Ice and Men

Mon, 20 Nov 2000 22:45:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lucky27 - I've grown up basking in the country club glow of Camden Yards, reliving the good ol' days at Memorial Stadium, and drowning in the glory of Penn State's Beaver Stadium. I've even had the chance to play in Madison Square Gardens, Heinz Center in...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: Could Be Better For A Modern Facility

Sat, 18 Nov 2000 18:25:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Gov9 - I don't think the F.U. Center is a bad arena by any means, but I think that for a modern arena it could be better. Most of my trips there were for Philadelphia Flyers games.

There are only two main entrances into the building and 2 escalators...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: A piece of Art

Fri, 3 Nov 2000 21:30:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Jamis4681 - I've been to a couple of 76ers games in my life and they have been at the now four year old first union center, which, in fact, started out as the Corestates Center, before First Union bought Corestates out. I was there when it was the Corestates Center...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: It should be nice

Thu, 2 Nov 2000 22:22:30 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Lesiii - The First Union Center should be nice. Its the finest arena that the taxpayers could finance. Don't get me wrong I am a big hockey fan and a sports fan in general. I was a season ticket holder in the late 60s and early 70s when a ticket cost $4.50,...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: The First Union Center....Bigger, Bolder, but not Better....

Mon, 2 Oct 2000 13:30:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author pakkiemal - I am a die-hard Philadelphia 76ers fan. Ever since Larry Brown came to town, Sixers' fan have been given hope that the Sixers will be successful. Since his arrival, the Sixers'have made the play-offs two seasons in a row, a great improvement from below...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: Comfortable seats, great parking

Mon, 21 Aug 2000 11:59:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pcomsec - Last night I had the incredible opportunity to attend the AC/DC concert at the First Union Center (or F.U. Center as it is affectionately called). See my review of the concert if you want to know how it was – hint, hint FABULOUS.

But back...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: The Nice Venue with the Nice View

Tue, 18 Apr 2000 01:35:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author domewarrior - In the First Union Center, I have seen several Philadelphia Flyer's hockey games. Located by the other sports facilities of the city, with plenty of room around for parking, it was convenient. It was also easy to find. The parking situation was...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: EXCUSE ME, YOU APPEAR TO HAVE A PUCK STUCK IN YOUR TEETH

Fri, 7 Apr 2000 23:53:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author coolest-thng - *NOTE This review relates my experience at the newly opened First Union Center at Casey Plaza, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, not the one in Philadelphia. Sorry if I placed it in an inconvenient spot. Considering the size of this place, the arena will...

sprt-Venues-First Union Center: Awesome Arena

Wed, 5 Apr 2000 17:19:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cjg - I must say how impressed I am with the somewhat-still-new First Union center. It's an interesting set-up, with the old Spectrum and the Vet right there as well.

For starters, it is easy to get to. I-95 and 76 are right there, with easy access...