Hersheypark Arena

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Hersheypark Arena
"The Old Barn"
NPSL) (1988–1991)
Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchmen (UCHC
) (1998–present) Hershey Cubs (USPHL) (2021-Presents)
View from ice level

Hersheypark Arena (originally Hershey Sports Arena) is a multi-purpose indoor

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. The arena has a seating capacity, for hockey, of 7,286 people and in excess of 8,000, including standing room.[2]

History

When built in 1936 as the Hershey Sports Arena, the building was the largest monolithic structure in the United States in which not a single seat suffered from an obstructed view.

WWF Champion Hulk Hogan teaming with André the Giant facing the team of Big John Studd and King Kong Bundy
.

On October 13, 1953, the arena also hosted an extravagant birthday celebration for President Dwight D. Eisenhower whose farm and "weekend White House" was located in nearby Gettysburg. Phish performed and recorded their show, on December 1, 1995, which was later released as a live album, entitled Live Phish 12.01.95.

Bears players salute fans after final game at Hersheypark Arena

Basketball

On March 2, 1962,

Philadelphia Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain recorded a record-setting 100 points in an NBA game against the New York Knicks
, a record that still stands today.

Date Home Score Away Game Type Attendance
December 29, 1961
Philadelphia Warriors
 123-118
Los Angeles Lakers
 RS 5,000
January 26, 1962 Philadelphia Warriors 136-110
St. Louis Hawks
 RS 4,473
March 2, 1962 Philadelphia Warriors 169-147
New York Knicks
 RS 9,346

Roof fire

On July 5, 2012, a fire damaged the arena, which was in the midst of refurbishment.[4] At about 3:00 PM local time, the fire was upgraded to five alarms.[5] The fire burned for about two hours before being extinguished. The roof was damaged, but reported to not be in danger of collapse. The cause of the fire is still unknown.[6]

Current use

Hersheypark Arena is the home rink for the Lebanon Valley College Flying Dutchmen Women's and Men's ice hockey teams.[7] LVC competes in NCAA Division III as of 2016, and previously competed in the ACHA.[8] In addition, the arena hosts the Hershey Junior Bears, a youth team sponsored by the Bears organization. On most weekends during the fall and winter months, the rink is open to the public for ice skating.[citation needed]

Annually, it hosts part of the Music in the Parks competition.[9]

In 2021 the Hershey Cubs of the USPHL Premier league began using the arena as home ice.

Notes and references

  1. ^ Miller, Barbara (August 29, 2011). "'The old barn': Hersheypark Arena still draws crowds". PennLive. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  2. ^ Cooper, Bruce C. (April 7, 2002). "1936-2002: HERSHEYPARK ARENA'S SIXTY-SIX YEARS AS HOME TO HERSHEY BEARS HOCKEY". HockeyScoop.net. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  3. ISBN 978-1-579-58433-7
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  4. ^ Kemeny, Matthew (July 5, 2012). "Hersheypark Arena roof is on fire; firefighters have been battling blaze for hours". PennLive.com. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
  5. ^ Hughes, Travis (July 5, 2012). "Hersheypark Arena Fire Contained By Firefighters, Damage Should Be 'Easy To Repair'". SB Nation. Retrieved November 30, 2019. Hersheypark Arena caught fire Thursday afternoon, reaching five-alarms before several fire crews were able to contain the blaze
  6. ^ "Fire erupts at Hersheypark Arena, site of 100-point game". CBSPhilly 3. Associated Press. July 5, 2012. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
  7. ^ "Hersheypark Arena".
  8. ^ Viquez, Marc (6 December 2018). "Hersheypark Arena – Lebanon Valley College Flying Dutchman". Stadium Journey. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  9. ^ "Festival Dates: Hersheypark Arena". Music in the Parks.
Hershey Bears opening night, 1937
Aerial view

Inside of arena with youth hockey game going on

Placard for wilt chamberlains 100 point game

External links

[1]

http://www.hersheycubs.com

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