The Johnstown Chiefs will play one more season at War Memorial Arena after cutting a deal with Cambria County.The Johnstown Chiefs (ECHL) will play one more season at War Memorial Arena after cutting a deal with Cambria County.
As you’ll recall, the Chiefs ownership was at odds with the county over the particulars of a lease and the parameters of a possible management deal with the county. In the end, the county decided to pursue a management deal with a larger firm, causing the Chiefs ownership to threaten a move.
However, the new lease arrangement addresses financial issues, at least for the coming season. The Chiefs will share in concession revenues for the first time; last season Chiefs games generated roughly $300,000 in revenues.
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