A deal between Edmonton Oilers (NHL) owner Daryl Katz and the city for a new arena has a proposed clause causing some nasty feeling: they want Northlands, nonprofit operator of Rexall Place, to sign a noncompete. Such a deal is defensible from a business viewpoint if you are Katz: Arena Economics 101 says two facilities […]
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Complicating factor in Edmonton arena discussions: Northlands
Northlands has been an important part of Edmonton hockey since 1912, when the ag organization built a new arena and pavilion hall to replace Thistle Arena. Since then, junior and pro hockey has been played in Northland-controlled arenas — and the group wants a piece of the proposed new downtown arena, despite opposition from the […]
