USHL Muskegon Lumberjacks

L.C. Walker Arena Partners with Global Spectrum

June 15, 2011 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Muskegon Lumberjacks News Release


Muskegon, Mich. - In an effort to increase bookings at the 5,000-seat multi-purpose L.C. Walker Arena, Josh Mervis, Owner and CEO of Logger Hockey and the L.C. Walker Arena, today announced an exclusive booking agreement with Global Spectrum, the fastest-growing firm in the public assembly management field and a subsidiary of the internationally recognized sports and entertainment firm Comcast-Spectacor.

"I'm thrilled to be able to enter into this booking partnership with Global Spectrum," said Mervis. "To have a relationship with a proven industry leader will help us to provide our customers with terrific entertainment options, and will also help us to continue to rebuild the LC Walker Arena as an entertainment destination."

Global Spectrum will bring its incredible industry resources and relationships to the L.C. Walker Arena Center to create new and exciting opportunities for the region by scheduling concerts, family shows, sporting events, trade shows and many other events.

The company manages more than 100 public assembly facilities throughout North America, including the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Penn.; the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.; and Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Penn.

"We look forward to working closely with Josh in creating new opportunities for the L.C. Walker Arena," said Global Spectrum Chief Operating Officer John Page. "We plan to utilize many of our outstanding relationships within the industry to help secure events here in Muskegon that we know the residents will enjoy."

Many of the world's top musical acts perform in Global Spectrum-managed facilities, including the Rolling Stones, U2, Dave Matthews Band, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Kanye West, Bon Jovi, Jay-Z, Aerosmith and numerous others. Additionally, many of the world's top touring acts perform in Global Spectrum venues to record crowds, including the Harlem Globetrotters, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Sesame Street Live, World Wrestling Entertainment and many more.

Originally conceived by the founder of Shaw-Walker Office Equipment, Mr. Louis C. Walker (or L.C. Walker as he preferred to be called) wanted to provide for the recreational needs of his employees and the Muskegon area residents. The L.C. Walker Sports Arena was built in the late 1950s, and was dedicated to the City of Muskegon on Oct. 27, 1960. Global Spectrum (global-spectrum.com) manages more than 100 other public assembly facilities around the world. Nearly 20 million people attended more than 11,000 events in Global Spectrum venues last year. Based in Philadelphia, Penn., Global Spectrum is part of Comcast-Spectacor, one of the world's largest sports and entertainment companies. Comcast-Spectacor also owns the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association, Ovations Food Services, a food and beverage services provider, New Era Tickets, a full-service ticketing and marketing product for public assembly facilities, Paciolan, the leading provider of venue establishment ticketing, fundraising and marketing technology solutions, Front Row Marketing Services, a commercial rights sales company, and Flyers Skate Zone, a series of community ice skating rinks. In a partnership with Disson Skating, Comcast-Spectacor annually produces eight nationally televised figure skating spectaculars on NBC-TV.

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