06-24-2021, 07:11 PM
(06-24-2021, 02:59 PM)westwardloo Wrote:(06-24-2021, 02:39 PM)tomh009 Wrote: But, how many nights is that, actually, out of 365?A minimum 34 OHL games per season. Plus it will give the region a better chance at landing some of the bigger arena concerts that currently by-pass the region for Hamilton and London. Not to mention larger trade shows that can take place in these facilities. Also although not a huge draw currently, 20 titans games. Ability to host the World juniors, The memorial cup, Preseason NHL games. I think a modern arena in the region could be in use at least 150 nights per year probably more. Its too bad we didn't already have a new arena we could have stolen "The Rock" from toronto, but Hamilton won that franchise.
Unsure if we'd get larger trade shows. The Aud is a 3 rink facility, so you can put a lot of customers into it vs a single rink. Just something to keep in mind. I know some talk about the old bus terminal, but that would be a tiny spot compared to the current facility. Limited areas where you could put a large facility in DTK, as vacant areas are just not there.
Though I am sure at some point The Aud will be replaced, but it may end up in Centennial Field.