Quote:
Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
The Saddledome. I can't think of any other venue where it would make sense. I suspect the AHL, priced competitively, would outdraw the Hitmen.
The Hitmen will be relegated to WINSPORT with some games played out the 7 Chiefs complex, with CSEC partnering with the Tsuut'ina in some capacity.
|
Several buildings house three teams, and often 2-3 of them are in the Big 4 and use different playing surfaces. And those buildings generally hold more concerts, too.
I'm sure there's a certain attendance number where it doesn't make sense to use the Saddledome, but I bet it's somewhere around 3000 or even lower.
Roughnecks ~9-12 games is like 2 dates a month.
I bet the Hitmen(and Oil Kings) get priority scheduling in the WHL...they may get the Saddledome scraps, but they'll be fine.
2019-20 Dome calendar: 5 totally open Sat/Sun blocks, and 20 other Fri/Sat/Sun dates from Oct. 1- Apr 5. So 30 prime open dates out of ~78 prime dates in hockey season.
I expect all three will stay, with Heat/Hitmen occasionally getting bumped to another venue.