Eau Claire is a city in Chippewa and Eau Claire counties in the west-central part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Located almost entirely in Eau Claire County, for which it is the county seat, the city had a population of 65,883 at the 2010 census, making it the state's ninth-largest city. Eau Claire is the principal city of the Eau Claire, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the Eau Claire-Menomonie Combined Statistical Area.
The Moda Center is a $267 million multi-purpose arena that opened in the fall of 1995, and serves as the home of the NBA Portland Trail Blazers. The WHL Winterhawks also call the Moda Center home for a portion of their season.
Tampa Bay Lightning. The Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League have called Amalie Arena home since construction was completed on the facility prior to the 1996-97 season. The Lightning, led by superstar captain Steven Stamkos and perennial Norris trophy candidate defenseman Victor Hedman, are one of the most exciting teams in the NHL.