02-04-2015, 11:17 AM
[quote='zanate' pid='4730' dateline='1423059730']
Years ago I loved the possibility of Balsillie bringing an NHL team to Waterloo region. These days, I hope we can leave the hosting of an NHL, or other major league team, to a more gullible neighbour.
I have to agree with you. And in fact, with the Aud and Centre in the Square already in town, and not being utilized nearly as much as they could be, there's no way we could support a 15-20 thousand seat arena, outside of straight hockey dates. Arenas have to sustain themselves outside of their hockey tenants. Copps has struggled for years to be viable.
Years ago I loved the possibility of Balsillie bringing an NHL team to Waterloo region. These days, I hope we can leave the hosting of an NHL, or other major league team, to a more gullible neighbour.
I have to agree with you. And in fact, with the Aud and Centre in the Square already in town, and not being utilized nearly as much as they could be, there's no way we could support a 15-20 thousand seat arena, outside of straight hockey dates. Arenas have to sustain themselves outside of their hockey tenants. Copps has struggled for years to be viable.