Renovations to FirstOntario Centre, once projected as an NHL venue and most recently the OHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs, will commence next spring as the 1985 arena becomes the centerpiece of new entertainment district. (more…)
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Andlauer Floats Up to C$30M for Proposed Hamilton Bulldogs Arena
Team owner Michael Andlauer has pledged to contribute up to C$30 million for a proposed Hamilton Bulldogs arena, but city officials have not made any decisions on the plan. (more…)
Hamilton Wants More Info on Proposed Bulldogs Arena
Hamilton City Council members are calling for more information on a proposed Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL) arena, wanting more details before deciding whether to consider the plan. (more…)
Details Reported on Proposed Hamilton Bulldogs Arena
A proposed Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL) arena project calls for a new venue and parking garage at CF Lime Ridge mall that would be funded in a public-private endeavor, according to The Hamilton Spectator. However, it remains to be seen if city officials will pursue this idea as they explore arena options. (more…)
Bulldogs Owner Not Sold on Possible Downtown Hamilton Arena
Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL) owner Michael Andlauer is not sold on the prospect of a new arena in the city’s downtown, expressing concern that it would take too much time to complete. (more…)
Decision Time for Hamilton Arena: Renovate or Build?
Opening in 1985 to attract NHL hockey, Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre is in need of urgent repairs just to remain open — leading many, including FirstOntario Centre (OHL) owner Michael Andlauer, to question whether a new arena wouldn’t be a better investment. (more…)
Hamilton Considering FirstOntario Centre Repairs
Hamilton, ON officials are considering repairs to FirstOntario Centre, with millions in potential upgrades discussed for the venue. (more…)
Is FirstOntario Centre overkill for OHL?
FirstOntario Centre was once envisioned as an NHL arena. But with the impending loss of the AHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs and the move of a Belleville OHL team there, some are concerned that 9,000 lower-bowl seats may be too many. (more…)
Now 25, Copps Coliseum “economically obsolete”
When the city of Hamilton build Copps Coliseum in 1985, it was billed as a state-of-the-art facility for a future NHL team. Today, it’s still a nice arena and the home of the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL), but it’s far from being a suitable home for the NHL and deemed “economically obsolete” by one economist. True, […]
