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Originally Posted by Vulcan
Regina and Saskatoon both had franchises in the old pro WHL. It was on the AHL level and at times extended from San Diego to Winnipeg so pro hockey in those cities has worked before and it isn't just that Saskatoon suddenly became big and rich enough for pro hockey.
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The Saskatoon team existed for 7 seasons in the 1950s. Even Brandon Manitoba had a team in the 50s. Seattle had like 4 teams. I would hardly call that on the same level as the AHL at that point.
Saskatoon is now the fastest growing city in Canada (grew more than 10% in the last 4 years - this is new) and as people move there from other places, the demand for better entertainment value is going to go up.