Posted this in the Olympics thread, but the Olympics bid does not include a new arena, but a Saddledome refurb. CSEC likely fuming right now
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The plan includes two new facilities in Calgary, a fieldhouse that would host figure skating and short track speed skating during the Games, and a new mid-size arena capable of seating 5,000 to 6,000 spectators.
The rest of the events would be hosted in refurbished venues dating from the '88 Olympics in Calgary, Canmore and Kananaskis and an upgraded McMahon Stadium.
Ski jumping and combined nordic events are planned for Whistler, while curling facilities are to be determined.
The draft plan calls for a revamp of the Saddledome rather than a new NHL-calibre arena, although there is a caveat saying a new arena could be incorporated into the plan.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...plan-1.4818444