puck palace

plural puck palaces

1. CanadaNorthern USinformalhobbiesAn 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.

   It was easily the most spirited battle of speed and brawn offered in the Detroit puck palace this winter.

   1936 December 21, Vern DeGeer, “Wings Beat Bruins 4-3”, in Windsor Daily Star, Canada, retrieved 11 May 2011, page 3

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   However, a new puck palace in the Manitoba capital could eventually have a connection with Calgary hockey.

   1954 March 20, Gorde Hunter, “The Neutral Zone”, in Calgary Herald, Canada, retrieved 11 May 2011, page 34

   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.

   2008 July 6, Randy Krebs, “SCSU's plan deserves much praise”, in St. Cloud Times, USA, retrieved 11 May 2011, page B6