Klowman

Ok, good to know. I usually get places quicker than Google maps says anyhow as I never do the speed limit.

Per Google Maps ECU is 2.5 hours away...I considered them but said if I'm driving 2 1/2 hours might as well go to Raleigh.

What conference is Coastal Carolina in?

Here are a couple of links. Wish I had seen this before this past weekend as appears they had a big fundraiser event last week. https://sites.google.com/vollminadvisory.com/thewilmingtonarenaproject/home https://www.wwaytv3.com/wilmington-native-leads-push-for-new-multi-use-venue-to-attract-professional-hockey-team/ https://portcitydaily.com/latest-news/2025/07/13/wilmington-nonprofit-fundraising-for-10k-seat-arena-to-lure-pro-ice-hockey-team/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577145613291

Especially with no other major sports in the area other than UNCW basketball and soccer. It's a good 2 1/2 hour drive just to catch a collegiate football game. If this new arena were built I would hope it also includes an Adult League - I would join up and time allowing would be more than happy to help coach some youth teams.

That would be awesome. Since moving to the Wilmington area from Raleigh a few years ago, I have really missed going to the games. I would be an immediate season ticket holder of WLM got a team