# Raleigh Stadium/Arena/Sports Discussions **URL:** \ **Category:** The Pub\ **Created:** [June 20, 2018, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299 "2018-06-20T13:37:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 217
**Author:** ![jdb820](https://community.dtraleigh.com/user_avatar/community.dtraleigh.com/jdb820/32/11720_2.png) [@jdb820](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/jdb820)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 7:28am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4378 "2023-09-16T07:28:08Z")
The global awareness of Buffalo and Green Bay is higher than that of Raleigh. Our sole team doesn’t even have the city name in it. If you put Buffalo’s politics and COL in Raleigh’s meteorlogical and industrial climate, you would probably have the perfect city. ---
**Author:** ![JKK](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/b9bd4f/32.png) [@JKK](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/JKK)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4379 "2023-09-16T13:45:09Z")
They were founded and played originally in Boston…they relocated to Foxborough. ---
**Author:** ![CTT](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/3e96dc/32.png) [@CTT](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/CTT)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4380 "2023-09-16T16:04:51Z")
More and more over the past few years, as the Canes have cut ties with the Checkers and proven they don’t need Charlotte to survive, I wish they would’ve named the team the Raleigh Hurricanes or something similar. Carolina Panthers makes sense, you’re basically on the border and NFL teams have greater reaches. Hockey teams are largely very regional, so give the nod to Raleigh in the name instead of trying to not offend Charlotte. 🤷‍♂️ Not that I hate “Carolina” but I agree that more people would recognize the name Raleigh if you have sports teams named for the area. ---
**Author:** ![DownEast](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@DownEast](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/DownEast)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 1:58am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4381 "2023-09-18T01:58:40Z")
As fun as it is to think that “Carolina” was chosen to not offend Charlotte. Lol. I’m pretty sure has more to do with marketing and not offending Durham since the team opted for W. Raleigh and “Triangle” anything just sounds stupid. Personally, I would have preferred Raleigh, but hey. ---
**Author:** ![Phil](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e95f7d/32.png) [@Phil](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Phil)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4382 "2023-09-18T12:13:46Z")
I would argue that Buffalo is more of a “cultural powerhouse” than Charlotte. ---
**Author:** ![Jake](https://community.dtraleigh.com/user_avatar/community.dtraleigh.com/jake/32/34692_2.png) [@Jake](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Jake)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4383 "2023-09-18T14:21:36Z")
In support of your argument … you can’t go anywhere in America without “Buffalo hot wings” on a restaurant menu somewhere. ---
**Author:** ![Daniel](https://community.dtraleigh.com/user_avatar/community.dtraleigh.com/daniel/32/12617_2.png) [@Daniel](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Daniel)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2023, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4384 "2023-09-19T17:20:11Z")
Milwaukee and Tampa Bay (St. Pete) have gotten their new stadium deals through. A’s more or less have as well. Pretty much takes relocation out of the picture for any other MLB teams, but should start to see some movement on expansion the next few years now. Will be interesting to watch. ---
**Author:** ![bnsy17](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/f05b48/32.png) [@bnsy17](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/bnsy17)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2023, 1:47am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4385 "2023-09-20T01:47:47Z")
It is worth noting that the Canes have offered to purchase/add a 33rd AHL franchise. AHL’s executive committee has met a couple times to consider it, and have recommended for the canes to be allowed to address the full board of governors in October. I’m assuming this team would either be in Greensboro, or in the Raleigh area… potentially at that new indoor entertainment venue that will be on-site ---
**Author:** ![Spero](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/87869e/32.png) [@Spero](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Spero)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2023, 2:45am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4386 "2023-09-20T02:45:06Z")
I would assume that Raleigh or anywhere in the triangle is the absolute last place they’d want another hockey team soaking up gate receipts ---
**Author:** ![oakcityyimby](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/779978/32.png) [@oakcityyimby](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/oakcityyimby)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2023, 2:46am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4387 "2023-09-20T02:46:21Z")
San Jose put their minor league team in …San Jose. I assume it must be cheaper, since it definitely isn’t as much fun as a real minor league affiliate that a small city can embrace. ---
**Author:** ![ahops0428](https://community.dtraleigh.com/user_avatar/community.dtraleigh.com/ahops0428/32/11931_2.png) [@ahops0428](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/ahops0428)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4388 "2023-09-20T03:29:51Z")
Put them in Dorton Arena and bring back the Ice Caps!! ---
**Author:** ![DownEast](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@DownEast](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/DownEast)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2023, 6:37am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4389 "2023-09-20T06:37:01Z")
C’mon. Let’s show Fayetteville some love. ---
**Author:** ![mike](https://community.dtraleigh.com/user_avatar/community.dtraleigh.com/mike/32/26_2.png) [@mike](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/mike)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2023, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4390 "2023-09-20T12:47:55Z")
An AHL team would be a nice fit at the ATC expansion in Durham. Would have to be somewhat compact like the PPL Center in Allentown PA. ![image](https://d3tmycllq5yp1y.cloudfront.net/original/3X/9/b/9b697e3be9573104371db1ef6dbcb5d68eb1782c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Brandonq](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/e9a140/32.png) [@Brandonq](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Brandonq)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2023, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4391 "2023-09-20T14:46:07Z")
Shouldn’t an AHL team just make a small arena with NC State on/near campus to split costs? ---
**Author:** ![mike](https://community.dtraleigh.com/user_avatar/community.dtraleigh.com/mike/32/26_2.png) [@mike](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/mike)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2023, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4392 "2023-09-20T14:50:15Z")
I was thinking a team in the new women’s pro league would be a good fit at a new arena to share with NC State next to the McKimmon Center. And spread the hockey love around the region, an AHL team in Durham could draw the fans from the west that might be hesitant to come to Raleigh for the Canes. ---
**Author:** ![CTT](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/3e96dc/32.png) [@CTT](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/CTT)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4393 "2023-09-20T15:02:56Z")
Canes AHL affiliate + NC State going D1 in hockey would be a great mix. Throw the centennial authority in charge since they’re already doing it in 1 building. Club hockey is growing rapidly in the south, someone is going to pull the trigger like Arizona State and go D1. State seems like a prime candidate, just need the mid size stadium. ---
**Author:** ![Yimbyforlife](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/a88e4f/32.png) [@Yimbyforlife](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Yimbyforlife)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2023, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4394 "2023-09-20T15:21:29Z")
Yep most NHL teams have there AHL affiliate in a nearby city or suburb. ---
**Author:** ![Francisco](https://community.dtraleigh.com/user_avatar/community.dtraleigh.com/francisco/32/10233_2.png) [@Francisco](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Francisco)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4395 "2023-09-20T15:48:01Z")
> [@Yimbyforlife](#): > > NHL teams have there AHL affiliate in a nearby city or suburb. Ah so downtown Raleigh is perfect then… ---
**Author:** ![bnsy17](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/f05b48/32.png) [@bnsy17](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/bnsy17)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2023, 1:40am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4396 "2023-09-23T01:40:32Z")
The canes are building a smaller arena on property so probably there ---
**Author:** ![Daniel](https://community.dtraleigh.com/user_avatar/community.dtraleigh.com/daniel/32/12617_2.png) [@Daniel](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Daniel)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2023, 3:20am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299/4397 "2023-09-24T03:20:37Z")
College Gameday is going to Durham next weekend for the Duke-Notre Dame game. Cool for the area. First time they’ve visited the Triangle since 2004 (NC State-Miami). [Previous page](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299.md?page=216) [Next page](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-stadium-arena-sports-discussions/299.md?page=218)