Hockey is very much a part of the rich sports tradition of Pennsylvania. Consol Energy Center is the premier venue that is the home to the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL. This venue upholds the state’s commitment to professional sports teams and spectacular entertainment centers. It was newly opened in 2010 and features modern, state of the art equipment and amenities. This venue has a seating capacity of around 20,000 fans for concerts, sports and other shows. Due to its excellence as a hockey game venue, this facility has also been prominently used in NCAA hockey games as well as the 2011 NHL Winter Classic. In addition, it has also been home to various other sports events. In 2012, it hosted several games of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. So much attention has been given to this facility that it has even been cited as a potential contender for an NBA franchise team in the area. Fans going to this arena can also enjoy a wide variety of others events such as arena football and concerts.