{
  "id": 13269030,
  "title": "Good Sports: The Fresno Falcons return to Selland Arena",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/good-sports-the-fresno-falcons-return-to-selland-arena",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T00:15:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/good-sports-fresno-falcons-return-001521867.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After a 17-year absence, the Fresno Falcons hockey team is returning to their home arena, Selland Arena, for the first time in 80 years. Coach Iain Duncan expressed his excitement about the team's return, stating that both the players and the fans in the Valley are eager to see the Falcons back on the ice. Assistant Coach Luke Curtin, who played for the Falcons from 2005 to 2008, recalled the excitement from those days and expressed his hope that the new scoreboard will evoke fond memories for everyone involved.\n\nTo prepare for the season opener, reinforcements were brought into Fresno. Seattle Torrent forward Marah Wagner, hailing from Fresno, worked out with the team to reconnect with her roots. She emphasized that the energy generated by a hockey team would be unparalleled, adding that it would be a significant event for the city.\n\nDuncan acknowledged the nervousness that comes with starting a new season, but he emphasized that this nervousness is a sign of caring about the game and the fans. The team's goal is to bring hockey back to Fresno and to potentially win a championship, further fueling the anticipation for the new season. For the latest updates on Fresno Falcons' performance, follow Parker Rehm on Facebook, X, and Instagram.",
  "summary": "Eighty years of history for the Falcons is adding a new chapter this week, with a brand new scoreboard and playing in front of a sold out crowd at Selland Arena.",
  "key_points": [
    "Fresno Falcons hockey team returns to Selland Arena after 80 years absence.",
    "Coach Iain Duncan and Assistant Coach Luke Curtin express excitement for team's return.",
    "Seattle Torrent forward Marah Wagner joins team to reconnect with Fresno roots."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Fresno Falcons' return to Selland Arena after 17 years marks a revival of local hockey enthusiasm and brings new energy to the city's sports scene, with fans and players eager for a championship.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}