Quote Originally Posted by jon1959 View Post
I only ever went to one ice hockey match - Sheffield Steelers v Cardiff Devils - and it was years ago, but what you describe is exactly why I never wanted to go again. It did spoil it. GSTQ, union flags, popcorn and synthetic Americana - my idea of hell!
If you've not been to Ice Arena Wales then it's worth giving it a go for a unique Welsh take on proceedings. If it's one thing Devil's are very good at it's ramping up the atmosphere particularly with their pre-match videos. Yes it can be a bit cheesy but Devil's fans are now finding their own voice/developing their own songs and chants. Belfast Giants showed the way forward in the Challenge Cup final. They've taken football chants and adapted them for ice hockey. It's perfectly possible to go to CCS in the afternoon, down the Bay/IAW afterwards and take in a Devil's match. Plenty more parking too now that Toys R Us have gone bust.