This was my first time at a hockey game and I really enjoyed myself. There were sometimes where I lost where the puck was and had to refind it but that didn't stop my fun. I look forward to going to more games. read more

A fun little date night idea! A fun atmosphere. I will say the bag policy is inconsistent and not posted online. The first time I went I was allowed to bring my bad in, the second time (with the same bag) I was not allowed. So save your time and walk and leave bags in the car or make sure they're clear! I will say we did have suit service and the service was absolutely terrible. I understand they were busy (I was willing to wait), but the server refused to even take my order until the game was almost over. I won't be getting another suit as it's not cheap and the service was horrible! Otherwise it's a fun and entergetic atmosphere! read more

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Awesome live hockey experience being a Canadian myself. The atmosphere was on Excellent seats and the view was great! Highly recommend this venue if you are looking for a great evening out! read more

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We attended the Pucks and Pups night at the Cincinnati Cyclones games and it was so much fun! The game was great to watch with the Cyclones winning 5-1 and there were a few fights. The on ice entertainment and announced kept the energy high and kept us laughing the whole night. The main event was the Weiner Dog Races at the first intermission. They brought the dogs on the lice and had them run to the other side. It was so cute and unique! It was also $2 hot dog night. Everything else was normal priced, but it was nice to have an affordable food photo on at a sporting event. We always love going to see the Cyclones play and wish them luck in the playoffs this year! read more

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A group of 25 of us attended a game at Heritage Bank Arena in downtown Cincinnati on March 3. I was a little nervous about parking, but we arrived at about 6:45 for a 7:30 game and parked in the East parking garage. So easy since we drove in on Mehring Way from 75. Cost was 10$ The actual ticket was close to the hockey rink in the 134 section, row n, and really great seats. We could feel the heat from the pillars of fire that they bring out before the game. 15$ each. The game has 3x 20 minute periods with 2 breaks about 20 minutes each. Many crowd participation activities throughout and lots of fights and shoving in the rink. Food and drinks are reasonably priced but might be a tad smaller than what you'd get at a restaurant. It was fun but chilly so wear layers!! read more

Fun night out for a cheap price. Not on the nhl level but enjoyable hockey. They have promotions but the $1 beer is pbr or miller high light. You want a miller light it is 9 dollars for the can. No pizza tonight. The donatos pizza makers called off. I am serious. 1 dollar hot dogs were pretty bad steamed but at least only 1dollar. Beer can pyramid stacking is fun. Too much line changing in the games. I like the fights but none tonight. Only place thst serves rc pop. read more

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I had a drawstring bag so security refused to let me in the game last night. Why wasn't a bag search enough, a rental locker available or post CLEAR BAGS ONLY all over the promotional their emails or website? This was supposed to be a celebration for my husband's birthday. I couldn't walk all the way back over the bridge to our hotel in the freezing cold to leave my bag. Security suggested I hide my bag behind a garbage can outside. Gross. You lost our business forever. read more

I kid you not I haven't been to a Cyclones game for 10 years. The last time I went was with my parents visiting from Georgia. I remember my mom asking if they were going to turn the heat on... I can't help but share that. I've only been a total of three times. Every time I've went, I've had a blast. The energy level is high, a lot of action and focused watching the game. To be honest, the reds and bengals put together, this team is solid and much better. I'm glad they are representing our city. Getting in was easy transaction. Security was quick an fast. Ticket pricing is reasonable. Now for the arena. Loved our seating. We sat on section 111 row S, seats 3 and 4. The view was excellent and plenty of room. For beers, they are pricey but expecting it. 10.00 for 16 oz cans. Craft beers so that wasn't too bad. I got Tafts Gavel Banger and my Mr got 50 West Doom pedal. Then later got a can of Blue moon. We stayed the entire time and it went to overtime. They won. What I like the most is when there is intermission they would the keep the crowd going a give free stuff away or play games. It was interesting. Overall the experience was awesome. I am sorry that I haven't been to more games. But that's about to change. read more

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Being a Cincinnati native I am ashamed to say it's taken me almost 34 years to make it to my first cyclones game. I've heard to the well known "$1 beer nights" and the fantastic people watching and excitement that can take place, so I was definitely looking forward to this. Hockey is one of those games that you don't really need to know what the rules are in order to enjoy the game or be able to get into the competitive spirit. Our Cyclones did not disappoint, they pulled ahead in the last few minutes and held onto a hard-fought lead to end the game with a win. The arena is just what you expect a sporting event arena to be, plenty of concession stands with long lines that move along impressively quickly for the amount of people. The bathrooms are reasonably clean even at the end of the game, well stocked and no issues on the women's side of things. They start the game with two fire pillars on the ice which throw heat off to impressive heights, actually warmed me up in my seat. It was definitely an exciting and impressive way to get the crowd going. Twister and Porkchop do a great job skating (and staying up!) in their mascot costumes, the kids love it, the crowd loves it, a good time had by all. This is great night out for a group even with the family, I would definitely recommend checking out a game! read more

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Cyclones Hockey does not really care for the safety of their fans. It is without a doubt dangerous to be told loudly that I need to take my purse to my car. People inside and outside knew their was someone coming out to "take their purse to their car". Very dangerous. Since the Cyclones cannot address this issue and admit it puts their fans in danger I will no longer be supporting this team. They are not in the business of making their fans feel safe. read more

Cincinnati Cyclones are very underrated in Cincinnati! I attended my first game last week, and boy was I surprised. The arena was very nice, and they kept my attention. The crowd was up on their feet and cheering on the Cyclones. They had lots of concessions and people walking around with food options. So everyone can become a child again and treat yourself to some cotton candy. The cyclones run different promotions nights such as free giveaways and $1 beer night to help bring in additional people. I would recommend attending when it is $1 beer night as it can get pretty rowdy and fun! read more

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Excellent show. POND from the other team was an absolute@$$! Why he got so many chances to come back in to fight I'll never know. The games and other little breaks in the game ate exciting. I would've liked to seen s win. A few more points inn the score board would've livened things up. There's always another chance next time. read more

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The arena needs renovations badly but he team is always very competitive. I've been a Season Ticket Holder since I was 9 which was 12 years ago now and I still enjoy myself at the games! The staff is usually very nice and the prices aren't bad. read more

What a great way to spend an evening of food and fun but with the Cincinnati Cyclones. Who would have know that we have a great Hockey team located in the heart of Cincinnati. From the awesome suites to the arena seating. Affordable drink prices to foods selections. Why not bring friends and family to the Cyclones games on a weekday or weekend evening. We enjoyed foods and the drinks. They gave away cute little stuffed animal pigs this evening and how it made a lot of kids happy. Loved seeing families at this event. I would highly recommend these events for families and corporate outings. Enjoyed a great evening watching the Cincinnati Cyclones with great food and drinks. read more

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New year's celebration was awesome!! The team played hard into overtime and a shoot out to win! Then indoor fireworks I felt like a kid again it was so exciting. Bonar was great as Goalie and we couldn't have won without him. We were worried when some players moved up but the team played great Go Cyclones!! read more

If your looking for some inexpensive fun with family and friends look no further than the Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey games. We ventured out last night for "Throwback night" $10.00 seats and $1.00 hot dogs, sodas, beers, and pizza. Seriously, what a cheap evening for some entertainment! Getting a beer was quick and easy, but getting anything else was a pain...the lines were long and took a fair amount of time to get through. It would have been nice to have some vendors in the stands selling hot dogs, pizza an sodas to help with the lines,but that's my two cents. The Cyclones also partnered with Cincinnati PD this night for their Annual Teddy Bear Toss - after the first goal everyone tossed their stuffed animals on the rink for donations! What a great idea!! The Cyclones have multiple promotional nights throughout the season, so I am sure we will take advantage of a few more. Overall a nice and fun evening for a party of 12. read more

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Long overdue review here! I have been a fan of the Cyclones since I moved to Cincy, as where I am from, Ice hockey is huge. This is a great minor league hockey team. Each year that I have attended games, they have only gotten better. Sure US Bank Arena isnt the fanciest, but this is a great value for a night out. The ticket prices are super reasonable. The team action is entertaining to watch. They are always running specials such as $1 beer night (lookout for beeramids against the boards), or throwback night with $1 pizza/soda. Many games are special promos such as giveaways of winter hats, or special jerseys such as the recent Teenage Mutant Ninja turtle night (which they auction off after the game!). Check their website for a list of these special nights in conjunction with the schedule. During intermissions there is the token giveaway t-shirts or frisbees, and entertaining competitions such as sumo suits or human hamster balls. Try the goetta helmet nachos, you wont be sorry... ok maybe you will, but they are an awesome junk food! PS The Mascots Puckchop and Twister RULE! read more

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The Cincinnati Cyclones do a good job of providing an action packed experience. The way they introduce the players, with fire shooting out, was exciting for my son. With wide eyes, he exclaimed, "this is amazing." The teams fought. Mascots tossed shirts in to the stands. Even though the Cyclones didn't win, my son left a happy boy. He spoke about his experience for days after. While they are not Major League (not sure if that is what it is called in hockey,) they provided a Major League experience. We went on a fan appreciation night. That ment $1 pizza, hotdogs, beer, and sodas. I instantly regretted buying the pizza. It only costing $1 made the cardboard a little easier to swallow. It was by far, the best deal I have ever seen on beer, at any event. The deal was running two days in a row. The fans really seemed to appreciate it. The building looks as if it hasn't been updated since the late 90's. The seats are really close together. If you want to leave your seat, everyone has to get up. No just turning to the side. We had to get up twice, and were located in the center of the row. Even though we waited for break, I felt bad for all the people next to us. The Cincinnati Cyclones make for a fun family night out. read more

The Hockey game and the Teenage Mutant Turtles Night. Great action tonight even thought they lost in an overtime shoot out. read more

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The game was fine but the music before was so loud. Getting my 2 nephews settled in was difficult as we couldn't hear each other. Wouldn't recommend getting to the game early if you have kids with you. read more

I love dollar beer night!! However, this supervisor did not let us build a beeramid at the game because we didn't buy front row seats. We tried to buy the front row seats to build said beeramid. We couldn't because someone bought all of them. We tried to upgrade. Still couldn't. Then the supervisor proceeded to watch us and knock down what was made from the beeramid. What a dick move... anyways I don't recommend but I also recommend. I just wanted to build a beeramid with my friends. :-) read more

super fun besides the shitty employees who don't let people have fun. food was good some was over priced fun to people watch

If you're looking for a great time, great value and all while watching the best sport in the world... look no farther than the Cyclones. I grew up in Tampa a GIANT Lightning fan, and they're still my NHL team, but the Cyclones have cemented themselves in my world of hockey love as my favorite in the ECHL. Watching them win the Kelly Cup was one of the best sporting events I've ever been to. What's so awesome about Cyclones games? Well, pretty much everything, but a few great points; it's hockey (enough said), the ticket prices are incredible and great for a group, their promotions are fantastic - between wet Wednesday and their fan appreciation days, they're local, and... it's hockey. Seriously, if you haven't been to a Cyclones game, you're missing out. A night out at a Cyclones game is a night well spent. read more

As a big hockey fan, how would I describe the cyclones? How about: NHL minus some skill and speed, plus more fighting & scoring, with prices for tickets and food divided by 2 (or maybe even three). That's right, it's not the caliber of the NHL, but it's got more of the exciting fun stuff (goals and fights), has super cheap tickets with great views and cheap refreshments. I can watch the NHL on TV, pay to see the cyclones in person, and be a happier (and not penniless) hockey fan. Advice: If you want to buy blocks of seats, call the cyclones ticket office instead of going through Ticketmaster. They'll help you out and help find a great block of seats - I just got 7 seats in the 10th row center ice for 13 bucks a piece. I'm pretty sure one NHL ticket in the same area would cost the same price as all 7. read more

I hadn't been to a hockey game in 15 years until this past weekends "throw-back" night. About 12 minutes into it I remembered why. It's definitely more boring than watching a slow motion replay of a snow storm. It was dollar beer, dollar pizza, dollar hot-dog and apparently dollar outfit night. Nothing brings out the rednecks like a pseudo-sport , greasy food and an inexpensive drunkening. Admittingly, I thought it sounded fun or I wouldn't have gone. The tickets were supposedly "cheap" at $8. I wouldn't pay more than that even if it was the championship of this donkey league. Beer lines were 50 people deep, and the beer itself was skunked Hudy Delight, and Miller High Life that tasted like dung. You had a choice of standing in line for food for 50 minutes or watch the game. The stadium itself looks like it's falling apart. The ceilings are held up by tape, and the seats are on top of each other. We spent half the game with people in front of us because they just couldn't figure out how to get in the right freakin' seat. We left during the second break as it felt like we've been there for 3 days. When I got home, I let out a cyclone of farts. read more

I went to my very first hockey game recently. I didn't really know what to expect, but a friend had sent me this old-school series of videos so I could learn the basic rules (check out Peter Puck on YouTube). I have Really Complicated Feelings on the issue of fighting in hockey, but I'm not really sure this review is the best place to discuss that. So on the experience of going to a Cyclones game -- super fun experience. I guess I was expecting something akin to minor league baseball. While understandably there's not as much non-stop sideshow entertainment as you get in baseball, much of the game was a hoot. Loved the children's choir that sang the National Anthem, but THE BEST PART OF ALL were the penguins that made a visit on the ice from the Newport Aquarium. I almost died by squealing over how cute they were. What struck me about the Cyclones was how much it reminded me of going to a soccer game in Europe. You have these fans that collectively know all these chants and songs they sing without a scoreboard ever giving anyone any instructions. And when a goal happens, everyone cheers and roars. Collective excitement for the win! I love my new Cyclones hat they were handing out for free to attendees (pretty good quality and no corporate sponsors on it). There were some surprisingly good beer selections. Food is pretty standard mediocre stadium food. Fiance got goetta nachos so he could finally experience goetta for the first time. I think there are several areas for people with mobility aids to sit with their friends/family. read more

If there's one sports team worth cheering for, it's the Cyclones. Our hometown hockey team has been around for 17 seasons, and 15 of those they have made it to the playoffs. In 2008 and 2010, the Cyclones won the Kelly Cup, the highest award in their division of hockey. The Cyclones always put on an action-packed game for their fans. Their winning record makes them Cincinnati's most successful sports team, far surpassing the Reds and Bengals. Tickets are affordable, with every seat being $13.00. The players themselves are down to earth and personable; a rare trait to find in professional athletes. One can often find the team doing charity work in the community or fundraising for children. Injured players regularly sit in the stands with fans, and are accessible for photos and autographs. The Cyclones are a humble group of talented young men who genuinely appreciate the opportunities they have playing professional hockey. Now that kind of character is certainly worth cheering for! read more

What a great sporting event! I was visiting family in Cincinnati when my brother in law invited us to go watch the Cincinnati Cyclones. It was throwback night, which consisted of dollar beers, sodas, pizza, and hotdogs with a $10 admission. I really couldn't imagine beating that price! I was really impressed by the amount of fans that were out for the Cyclones game. I knew that Cincy was a sports town, but didn't expect this many people for a minor league team. The game was fun to watch, there was a lot of entertainment going on from the kiss cam to the teddy bear toss, and the food was pretty darn good (but really for $1, I wouldn't complain if it wasn't). This is a great family friendly activity in the Cincinnati area! read more

I went to the cyclones game yesterday afternoon for the first time since I was probably 10 years old... ironically I had a 10 year old with me... it was a great experience fun to watch especially from our glass seats... the only negative thing I could think of is the scoreboard... I'm pretty sure it's the same one from 15 years ago. I expected it to be more up to date considering all the events that go on in this arena read more

Big brother and big sister of greater Cincinnati gave me tickets. Me and my little really enjoyed ourselves, its our first hockey game. read more

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Although it's not NHL, this is a great atmosphere to watch a hockey game, Cincinnati should be very proud of their Cyclones, the food and ticket prices are absolutely great, and the staff are friendly. ECHL Hockey is one of the best kept secrets in America, as a major NHL fan it's good to see the sport growing at all levels of play and I hope to see the Cyclones fan base grow, this is a very fun night out for the family that won't break your wallet and a good date night idea(women love hockey!) read more

We just attended the supposed Paw Patrol matinee event, which was a bait and switch. The appearance of Paw Patrol characters were used to entice fans to purchase tickets. My 6 year old boy scout and his troop held the flag during the opening ceremony and sold tickets to others, promising the appearance of the Paw Patrol characters. The announcer never said one word about where the characters would be or how long they would be there. We kept waiting for them to appear, figuring there would be a bit of a show, as that was the entire theme of the game. By the beginning of the third period, we decided to go walk around the hallway to look for the characters. We immediately found separate lines for Sky and Marshall for photo ops. Great. We could have been out there hours ago had this been announced. The line grew behind us quickly but a few nervous staff members started rumbling about cutting the line off one person ahead of us because Marshall had already been there 5 minutes too long. There were already at least 20 families with little kids behind us at this point. The announcer never announced the dogs were there. Never announced they were leaving at a certain time. The staff picked a random point in the middle of the line to cut kids off instead of going to the end and warning people not to bother standing there waiting, letting their kids watch other kids see the dog just to be told the dog would not see THEM. Many parents argued, to no avail. Staff just started piling on security and walked the dog out. We spent our valuable time and money, bundled our kids up in freezing temperatures, in a big part, to see those characters. Why didnt someone pay the dog another $100 and let the 20 kids waiting see them?? Every family that had to deal with a crushed child today because of your staff's incompetence and lack of organization is due a minimum of the price of the tickets we paid for. This doesn't even cover all of the other wasted money on food and hockey pucks. We will never attend another promotional event at this facility. read more

Went to my first Cyclones game ever! And we had a good time :o) We participated in the Frozen 5K in the morning, so we received vouchers to go to any game during the season. We went the same night and got great seats 7 rows up. We arrived a bit late and the team was down 2-0 to the Quad City Mallards. The crowd was family-friendly with no swearing and tons of kids in the stands. There were some fun events to watch between periods too. When we arrived there were people on the ice in these huge inflatable cylinders trying to knock each other down (I think?). Entertaining to watch. There was also a chuck a puck time where you buy and throw a rubber puck into the rink, trying to aim for the center. Whoever gets the closest won a prize. They had the usual vendors selling cotton candy and snow cones. I noticed that there were no beer vendors. That you had to buy at the concession stands. Maybe that made the crowd more kid-friendly? The beer choices were limited, but we were able to find Moerlein on draft. $7.50 each. The Cyclones came back in overtime, which made for an exciting game. It was a fun night, they won, and it was a benefit for the Pink Ribbon Girls to support cancer. Overall a good experience! read more

The hockey fights and the people watching don't get better than this at any Cincinnati sporting event. Plus 1.00 beer, hotdogs and pizza!!!

The games themselves are a blast, and I always have a good time watching the Cyclones play, but the ushers and whole structure of the building are a disaster. I paid for front row glass seats on the aisle only to be moved 3 times because the ushers could not figure out where my seats were. At one point, I frustratedly went up to talk to one of the ushers after he rudely made us move out of the seats HE JUST SAT US IN because a group of 10 had just come down to claim those seats. He then proceeded to get aggressive with me, like it was my fault I couldn't find my seats. We finally got sat, five or six rows behind the glass, directly in the middle, in seats that wobbled back and forth like they weren't even bolted to the floor, and an armrest you could pull off with your hand. I can't make this shit up. Absolutely terrible experience. I wish I could stop there, but besides being completely embarrassing, and being moved three times, no one in the upper staff seemed to care, and their only response was, "all the tickets cost the same price." Really? So disappointing. When I went up to the front desk to complain, I was told the only thing I could do was to write a report, in which I politely and thoroughly explained the situation, and that I didn't think it was right how the situation was handled, at which point the head usher told me I should have come to HIM sooner. Like, "Oh, my bad. Let me seek out, and find YOU, like I should know who the main usher is??" Maybe you should be more proactive in helping people when issues arise, like not being able to find their seats? Just a suggestion. To this day, no one from the Cyclones has reached out, and I have still never received a call back about the situation. Disgusting. read more