CULVER CITY, CA — In a surprise move, on July 28, the City Council of the City of Culver City unanimously declared the Culver City Ice Arena to be a City Cultural Resource at the “Significant” level. As reported in this space on July 25, the declaration prevents the property owner, Michael Karagozian, from demolishing,... Continue Reading →
If Granted A Reprieve, What Should Happen At Culver City Ice Arena?
CULVER CITY ICE ARENA CLOSING: In the final installment of this four-part series on the impending closure of the Culver City Ice Arena, and the fact that it holds a significant place in the history of the Los Angeles Kings, a former Kings forward, one who is very familiar with youth hockey in the Los... Continue Reading →
From Youth Hockey To The LA Kings, Culver City Ice Arena’s Hans Matzel Has Seen It All
CULVER CITY ICE ARENA CLOSING: Without some kind of miracle reprieve, the Culver City Ice Arena will close for good on February 2, 2014. One man, who has been a fixture there for 37 years, has not only been a big part of that rink, but he also played a significant role for the Los... Continue Reading →