The Flames learned their lesson in Omaha, having a 50-50 partnership. It likely cost them a lot of money.
In Quad cities, the Flames owned 100% of the franchise, but QCSV paid for everything, except player salary; they also covered all losses - it didn't cost the Flames a cent to play in Quad Cities, and QCSV had to buy them out to break the partnership.
Something similar in Abbotsford. The City of Abbotsford covers all losses or revenue shortfalls below $5.7M annually. It was a sweatheart deal for the Flames, and they have no financial reason to leave before the 10 year deal is up. The City of Abbotsford will have to pay them to leave
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