CONSOL ENERGY CENTER OPEN HOUSE PHOTOS Little Iceburgh got a chance to visit the new arena today. ...

Little Iceburgh got a chance to visit the new arena today. Check out the photos on Picasa..

Probably nothing you haven't already seen before, but what really caught my eye at the new place was all the amazing artwork throughout the arena, photographic and otherwise. If you happen to find yourself in Suite 48, just outside is one of the most amazing photos from game 7 of the 2009 final that I've ever seen.

Enjoy. Can't wait to see some hockey going on in this place.

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f you happen to find yourself in Suite 48, just outside is one of the most amazing photos from game 7 of the 2009 final that I’ve ever seen.

Is that photo in the album?
Great photos, though, PAYD!

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by PensFan8725 on Aug 15, 2010 11:37 PM EDT reply actions

Is it this one or this one?

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by PensFan8725 on Aug 15, 2010 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions

The 2nd one...

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My picture of it may not capture it as well, but the detail in this photo is so incredible – from the frayed edges of Fleury’s goalie stick to the emotions on the players’ faces. I thought I had seen just about everything from game 7, but this one was new to me. We put in an inquiry to find out if it is available for purchase somewhere.

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Aug 15, 2010 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Though the first one is amazing as well…

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Aug 15, 2010 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions

That is an amazing pic, but I’m sure it’s even better up close.
Ohh and what’s that finger pointing at? From the looks of it, it’s almost like you recognized someone….

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by PensFan8725 on Aug 16, 2010 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Not pointing at anything special, just a couple of crazy Pens fans.

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Aug 16, 2010 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Chilling. Love the look on Scuds’ face!

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by Hooks Orpik on Aug 16, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions

I’ll split it with you if they are selling it… This is one hell of a picture… I’d frame it so I can see it everyday…

I’m getting goosebumps looking at it…

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by Alighieri on Aug 16, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow, that was amazing! Thanks so much :)

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by Leafer87 on Aug 16, 2010 9:17 AM EDT reply actions

It was my pleasure.

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Aug 16, 2010 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Great stuff as always!

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by Hooks Orpik on Aug 16, 2010 10:42 AM EDT reply actions

Man, the store looks so much bigger than the last one. This is both dangerous and convenient.

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by FrankD on Aug 16, 2010 11:18 AM EDT reply actions

It’s so much bigger (TWSS).

Gonna be weird not bumping into people/merchandise as you shop though.

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by Hooks Orpik on Aug 16, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions

I can’t wait to eventually go to CEC!

by xaryss on Aug 16, 2010 11:31 AM EDT reply actions

I was kinda hoping the Mellon Arena sign in front of the igloo would kinda be saved like the big concrete towers that say gate B or D ( can’t remember which) not like it takes up that much space…. but still yes CAN NOT WAIT to check out the new digs for a game…..

by cmypath78 on Aug 16, 2010 1:01 PM EDT reply actions

the concrete towers from 3 rivers stadium gate….

by cmypath78 on Aug 16, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t think the Pens have the naming rights to Mellon. Last I heard, all the stuff on the sign had been stripped off.

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by PensFan8725 on Aug 16, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Is it wrong

That I am most excited about that long line of urinals. After life on the E balcony that literally looks heavenly.

On another note, I am glad that all of the artwork and details seem to distinguish this arena from the “cookie cutter” arenas that have sprung up.

by Littlefield's Legacy on Aug 16, 2010 3:38 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed on both counts. The bathrooms are a big step up. Details like that can’t be overlooked.

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Aug 16, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Next you’ll say it has fancy things like hot water when you wash your hands!

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by Hooks Orpik on Aug 17, 2010 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions

Not wrong. I was excited that I wasn’t standing in “water” and that I didn’t have to dry my hands on my pants.

by Live Chickens on Aug 28, 2010 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions

Props for the photos. New stadium looks great. Makes me sort of sorry that probably the only pens game I’ll get to this year is the Winter Classic.

by stoopidtom on Aug 16, 2010 5:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Man… Too bad it’ll take me a while before I can head over to Pittsburgh… No more new stadium smell…

But it looks epic!

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by Alighieri on Aug 16, 2010 8:35 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks for sharing those pictures with us. I haven’t gotten to see CEC yet, but can’t wait! I really like the big murals of the players that are outside of the Mellon Arena. Is there anything like that in Consol Energy Center? I saw the one of Sid, which is awesome, but I wonder if there are any other players who have life size pictures on the wall.

by tmpens on Aug 17, 2010 10:33 AM EDT reply actions