10-08-2014, 03:20 PM
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Red Deer Awarded the 2016 Memorial Cup
I am looking for confirmation, but a buddy that is close to the team just sent me a text.
First time it has been held in Alberta in 40 years.
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Corporal Jean-Marc H. BECHARD, 6 Aug 1993
Last edited by undercoverbrother; 10-08-2014 at 03:22 PM.
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10-08-2014, 03:23 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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Both the WHL and Roger Millions have tweeted about it, so I'd say it's confirmed.
That's crazy that it hasn't been held in Alberta since Calgary hosted in 1974.
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10-08-2014, 03:26 PM
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Playboy Mansion Poolboy
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Does this mean I have to buy Rebels season tickets?
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10-08-2014, 03:28 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ken0042
Does this mean I have to buy Rebels season tickets?
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Yeah that went through my head as well.
I know my son and daughter have been pushing me hard to get some.
It is a positive for the city.
This and 2019 Canada Winter games.
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Corporal Jean-Marc H. BECHARD, 6 Aug 1993
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10-08-2014, 04:01 PM
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i like watching the rebels play in the centrium - nice win for RD. the place will be nuts for games the rebels play......
wonder what the ticket prices will look like?
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10-08-2014, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by getbak
That's crazy that it hasn't been held in Alberta since Calgary hosted in 1974.
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Medicine Hat is building a new arena, hopefully they get to host sometime soon.
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10-08-2014, 05:33 PM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Quote:
Originally Posted by getbak
Both the WHL and Roger Millions have tweeted about it, so I'd say it's confirmed.
That's crazy that it hasn't been held in Alberta since Calgary hosted in 1974.
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I have the program for 1974 edition in my hockey collection 
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10-08-2014, 10:01 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Back in YYC....7 Years Later
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How do they sell the tickets? Lottery of whats left after the Season Ticket holders get their shot?
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10-08-2014, 10:06 PM
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Has lived the dream!
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Where I lay my head is home...
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What was the Calgary team in 74 and how did they finish?
Also, I heard on The Fan that the Hitmen cannot make a bid because they are owned by the Flames. Dunno the thoughts behind the rule but there ya go.
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10-08-2014, 10:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Daradon
What was the Calgary team in 74 and how did they finish?
Also, I heard on The Fan that the Hitmen cannot make a bid because they are owned by the Flames. Dunno the thoughts behind the rule but there ya go.
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Is it that they are owned by the flames or that they share a building? Presumably if the Flames were to make the playoffs there would be all sorts of scheduling conflicts.
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10-08-2014, 10:41 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Calgary, AB
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They probably just want to reward small town/city owners and not multi-billion dollar sports entertainment conglomerates
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10-08-2014, 10:50 PM
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damn onions
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Does it not seem odd to anyone else that it'll be 42 years since Alberta last hosted?
Seriously that is a long ass time. It's not like Alberta hasn't had the CHL around either... what the hell happened?
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10-08-2014, 11:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Daradon
What was the Calgary team in 74 and how did they finish?
Also, I heard on The Fan that the Hitmen cannot make a bid because they are owned by the Flames. Dunno the thoughts behind the rule but there ya go.
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They were called the Centennials and lost out in the WHL final to the Regina Pats. At that time there was no host team. Regina Pats, Quebec Remparts and the St Catherines Blackhawks were the teams involved.
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10-09-2014, 07:39 AM
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In the Sin Bin
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It remains absolutely ridiculous that the Flames refuse to bid on the Memorial Cup. The league would practically kill someone to get the tournament here, but the Flames don't want to risk having a conflict between a Memorial Cup and the Flames in the THIRD ROUND of the playoffs.
Good on the Rebels though. Good organization, nice building. They will do well.
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10-09-2014, 07:59 AM
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^ it is the chl's showcase event; why would they want to risk turning it into a sideshow.......to run the memormial cup you have games almost every night for a week - how could you manage that and keep the NHL playoffs moving........it would be a mamssive mess if the two ever collided
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10-09-2014, 08:29 AM
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Playboy Mansion Poolboy
Join Date: Apr 2004
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The NHL playoffs have taken a week off before between rounds. I don't see how hard it would be to have the NHL take the major weekend off; in fact get the TV rights involved and now you have a massive showcase for the up and coming talent.
Then if there is a scheduling conflict just do what the did in Colorado after Columbine- go to 2-3-1-1 instead of 2-2-1-1-1.
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10-09-2014, 09:18 AM
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In the Sin Bin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Northendzone
^ it is the chl's showcase event; why would they want to risk turning it into a sideshow.......to run the memormial cup you have games almost every night for a week - how could you manage that and keep the NHL playoffs moving........it would be a mamssive mess if the two ever collided
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If necessary, you play the CHL game in the afternoon, NHL game in the evening. As to why the WHL would want a Calgary Memorial Cup? $ $ $ We are the league's biggest market with the best attendance. League head office is here, etc.
And lets face it. The Hitmen could have bid for 2016 with virtually zero risk of a conflict.
Last edited by Resolute 14; 10-09-2014 at 09:25 AM.
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10-09-2014, 09:22 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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Who owns the Giants?
Where do they play?
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Corporal Jean-Marc H. BECHARD, 6 Aug 1993
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10-09-2014, 09:24 AM
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In the Sin Bin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
Who owns the Giants?
Where do they play?
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Forget who, exactly, but they play at the Pacific Coliseum.
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10-09-2014, 09:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Forget who, exactly, but they play at the Pacific Coliseum.
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That is a pretty big building.
The Centrium only seats just under 7000.
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Corporal Jean-Marc H. BECHARD, 6 Aug 1993
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