puck palace

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English

Noun

puck palace (plural puck palaces)

  1. (Canada, Northern US, ice hockey, informal) An arena containing a rink and spectator seating for playing and viewing ice hockey, especially one which is considered to be well-equipped and state-of-the-art.
    • 1936 December 21, Vern DeGeer, “Wings Beat Bruins 4-3”, in Windsor Daily Star, Canada, retrieved 11 May 2011, page 3:
      It was easily the most spirited battle of speed and brawn offered in the Detroit puck palace this winter.
    • 1954 March 20, Gorde Hunter, “The Neutral Zone”, in Calgary Herald, Canada, retrieved 11 May 2011, page 34:
      However, a new puck palace in the Manitoba capital could eventually have a connection with Calgary hockey.
    • 2008 July 6, Randy Krebs, “SCSU's plan deserves much praise”, in St. Cloud Times, USA, retrieved 11 May 2011, page B6:
      To see the utilitarian hockey center transformed into a puck palace similar to the Minnesota Wild's home ice should bring chills to even the most staid fans.