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.
âRip Cityâ has become more than a nickname, but a rallying cry for Portland. It graces the jerseys, the merchandise, and the lips of the fans. Those of you who watched or attended games in Portland during this past seasonâs playoffs may recall the thunderous chant âWE ARE. . . RIP CITY!â from the crowd.any longtime Trail Blazer fans know the origin of the term (not all), but younger fans, newer fans, and fans of other teams may not be aware of the history. For those who are unaware and those who would like a refresher, here is how Portland became âRip Cityâ.