Pro women’s hockey is back in the form of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), which launches New Year’s Day with six teams playing in a variety of venues. (more…)
Archive | Hockey
$350M Scotiabank Arena renovations underway
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) unveiled the specifics on $350 million in Scotiabank Arena renovations already underway and will touch on almost every part of the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) and Toronto Raptors (NBA). (more…)
Deal reached on new Calgary arena; construction begins in 2024
The deal reached for a $1.22-billion (C) new Calgary arena and accompanying redevelopment in April is now final, as the city, province, the Calgary Stampede and the Calgary Flames (NHL) formally moved forward with an agreement. (more…)
Two new Madison Square Garden development projects announced
We have two competing Madison Square Garden development projects on the table, with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and ASTM North America pitching the public on the merits of their plans. (more…)
Tempe sued by Phoenix over Arizona Coyotes arena development
The city of Phoenix Aviation Department is suing Tempe over the proposed Arizona Coyotes arena development, arguing the city’s rezoning of the site breaks a deal to limit housing near Sky Harbor International Airport. (more…)
New Ottawa arena site may be in play after Senators sale
We may see a new Ottawa arena site proposed for the NHL’s Senators, with the preferred downtown LeBreton Flats site potentially at risk with new team owners and a new mayor in office. (more…)
Is fifth Madison Square Garden on the horizon?
After months of steadfastly denying any interest in a new arena, MSG officials apparently are opening the door ever so slightly to a new Madison Square Garden next to the existing one—but there’s no plan on the horizon, and plenty of obstacles present. (more…)
New arena factor in Ottawa Senators sale discussions
With everyone agreeing on the need for a new arena, upcoming Ottawa Senators sale pitches from multiple potential investors who aren’t interested in arena development will complicate the NHL team sale. (more…)
ASM Global goes from management to lease of Desert Diamond Arena
ASM Global, previously managing Desert Diamond Arena on behalf of Glendale, will be leasing the former home of the Arizona Coyotes with an option to buy. (more…)
Sky Harbor International softens opposition to new Arizona Coyotes arena
Officials from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport have softened their opposition to a proposed new Arizona Coyotes arena after meetings with the project developer. (more…)
Tempe approves new Coyotes arena; public vote is next
The Tempe City Council approved a $2.1-billion development that includes a new Arizona Coyotes (NHL) arena, contingent on approval by voters in a May election. (more…)
Tempe voters to decide fate of new Coyotes arena
The Tempe City Council is tentatively planning to ask voters to approve a new Arizona Coyotes arena and entertainment district, in a decision that likely will determine the long-term fate of the NHL in the state. (more…)
