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Looking Back: A Tribute to the Final Season at The Igloo

by PensAreYourDaddy on Aug 24, 2010 2:15 PM EDT

With the preseason home opener against Detroit less than a month away, we are ready to begin a new era of Penguins hockey at Consol Energy Center. Before we get swept up in the excitement of that incredible step forward for this franchise, let's pause to look back on the building we have called home for the last 43 years.

Pictured above is a piece that Knitting Lady and I had made to commemorate the final season, and more specifically, the final regular season game at the Igloo. There has been much debate as to the fate of this historic building. Though it was not constructed for this purpose, and it has served many needs over the years, I will always think of Civic Arena as the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Starting next month, the Penguins will have a new home. Whatever becomes of the old steel dome at 66 Mario Lemieux Place, whether it be the wrecking ball or a new life as some sort of environmental tourist destination, the photos below illustrate the way I will always remember Lady Mellon.

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Sick collection. As always.

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by FrankD on Aug 24, 2010 12:50 AM EDT reply actions

Amazing photos again. I especially love the one looking up at the dome of the Igloo. Beautiful.

by SuMac on Aug 24, 2010 6:31 AM EDT reply actions

gonna miss this place. but consol is still a nice move.

we're not trading jordan staal.

by katielynn906 on Aug 24, 2010 1:11 PM EDT reply actions

You sir do good work!

"Let the Rabbits wear glasses"

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by tehchico on Aug 24, 2010 2:21 PM EDT reply actions

So many great pics and memories.

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by Hooks Orpik on Aug 24, 2010 2:22 PM EDT reply actions

Wonderful photos! As usual, I am jealous of your huge collection. I especially like the one
at night with the lights flickering; and the last pciture.

bravo!

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by PensFanInDenver on Aug 24, 2010 2:28 PM EDT reply actions

I know it’s been said a lot, but it can never be enough! The pictures you take are amazing. Just breathtaking.
Absolutely love these.

by AppleSweetRose on Aug 24, 2010 4:01 PM EDT reply actions

i’m sad i’m never going to get to see this place in real life…

Playoff Beard Version 7.0.....

by lambofgad on Aug 24, 2010 4:54 PM EDT reply actions

Its too bad

they never got to win the cup at home, but I wont trade the 3 we did.

by filteru2 on Aug 24, 2010 6:07 PM EDT reply actions

Great pictures, brings back memories and I wish I’d been there more than once

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by Leafer87 on Aug 25, 2010 12:13 PM EDT reply actions