Roadies-Updated

I have been wanting to write this post for a while but have been busy solving the world's problems like usual here at BSRS. I am going to summarize the rinks I have been to watch a hockey game and give my opinion on travel, the home fans, food etc. Feel free to leave comments because the more input the better for other fans who read this.

I'll start with Hockey East and get to out of conference rinks

Boston College- Conte Forum/Kelley Rink - This game is always fun for BU fans as it is a 20 minute ride down the Green line against an arch rival. BU has had an increased fan presence in recent years which always makes an away game more fun.  There is plenty of parking for those who drive and seems like there is plenty of places for fans to eat outside. The food inside is as mediocre as the entire BC athletic program so I wouldn't recommend it. The arena isn't built to watch hockey in but I've never had a bad viewpoint in this rink. Their fans usually show up for BU games since they generally are televised which is the only way to get the pink-hat superfrauds to go to a hockey game down there in Newton. Overall, I would highly suggest that all BU fans make it to Conte at least once. The BC fans may say some stuff to you especially after they lose and leave halfway through the third but they definitely don't worry any opposing fans. Overall experience grade: B

Lowell- Tsongas Arena - Lowell is also a very doable trip from Boston. The administration paid for buses to the rink last season but the commuter rail and Lowell public transportation(scary shit) run right to the rink. The rink itself might be my favorite in Hockey East besides Agganis that I have been to. They sell beer inside which is fantastic and they have this cool blimp that flies around during intermission and drops coupons into the crowd. They also usually have a food eating contest of some sort which is always entertaining to watch. Their student section and band are average at best. Most of the students sit down during the actual game and don't have very many original chants. Overall, good place to watch a hockey game for a reasonable price. Grade: B+