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FlamesAddiction · 05-16-2022, 12:34 PM

I wonder if the Flames would consider Anchorage. I believe they had an affiliation with a team there before (I seem to recall both Ortio and Broisoit playing there). Sullivan Arena doesn't have a major hockey tenant there anymore and the ECHL/WCHL teams that played there used to get decent attendance (typically around 4,000 to 5,000 per game, arena can hold more than 8,000). I suppose travel is always an issue with Alaska, but I believe they have a lot of airline options.

05-16-2022, 12:34 PM	#71
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	I wonder if the Flames would consider Anchorage. I believe they had an affiliation with a team there before (I seem to recall both Ortio and Broisoit playing there). Sullivan Arena doesn't have a major hockey tenant there anymore and the ECHL/WCHL teams that played there used to get decent attendance (typically around 4,000 to 5,000 per game, arena can hold more than 8,000). I suppose travel is always an issue with Alaska, but I believe they have a lot of airline options. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."