Talk:Saitama Super Arena

When did this open?
The date listed says September 1, 2001. However the page mentions the venue hosting NHL games in 2000. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.112.194.38 (talk) 19:38, 22 December 2008 (UTC)

"October, 2000: Pittsburgh Penguins, Nashville Predators Destination: Japan

The NHL returned to Tokyo for the third time in four years, unleashing "Jagr-mania" on the Japanese public. Pittsburgh's Jaromir Jagr was the main draw as the Penguins and Predators opened the NHL season with a pair of games at the Saitama Super Arena in the suburbs of Tokyo. The Predators stole the show in the first game, winning 3-1 behind the brilliance of goaltender Mike Dunham and the game-winning tally by Vitali Yachmenev. A crowd of 13,849 -- the largest crowd to watch a professional hockey game in Japan -- watched the contest. One night later, Jagr turned the tables by setting up two goals in Pittsburgh's 3-1 win. That win was new coach Ivan Hlinka's first win in the NHL." http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2007/09/nhl-overseas-history.html 98.207.140.77 (talk) 14:40, 29 December 2009 (UTC)