If a new Calgary Flames arena is constructed, the city’s current mayor would like to see it be included in a revitalized cultural and entertainment district. (more…)
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Brian Burke: Flames Will ‘Just Leave’ Without New Arena
In a series of candid remarks on Wednesday, Calgary Flames president of hockey operations Brian Burke said the team will move if it does not secure a new arena. (more…)
Poll Shows Some Support for New Calgary Flames Arena
Provided that it does not affect their taxes, a majority of residents would support a new Calgary Flames arena, according to a recently-released poll. (more…)
Calgary Flames Could be Helped by Olympic Effort
While the Calgary Flames are continuing to engage in discussions about a new arena, others in the city are weighing Calgary’s case for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Backers of the Olympics recently stated that two arenas could be needed for the bid, a proposition that should not hurt the Flames’ effort. (more…)
King Clarifies Comments on Calgary Flames Arena Search
Calgary Flames president and CEO Ken King has sought to clarify comments he made during a recent interview, when he discussed the Flames’ options in their ongoing arena search. (more…)
New Flames Arena Back on Calgary’s Radar
A new Flames arena is back under consideration in Calgary, as the City Council votes 12-3 to reopen talks with Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp. on a new NHL arena and new fieldhouse for CFL football. (more…)
Scaled-Back New Calgary Arena Plan in Works
With little public or governmental enthusiasm for a sweeping new arena proposal, Calgary Flames ownership is prepping a scaled-back new Calgary arena plan as a Scotiabank Saddledome replacement. (more…)
Flames pitch ambitious CalgaryNEXT arena project
The Calgary Flames (NHL) have pitched an ambitious $890-million CalgaryNEXT project that would include a new arena and a new covered CFL stadium/fieldhouse, but it’s unclear whether there’s support for public funding for the project. (more…)
New Flames arena project could include stadium
A new stadium for the Calgary Stampeders (CFL) and a new Flames arena could be part of a half-billion project under consideration by the owners of the Calgary NHL team, who are seeking a replacement for Scotiabank Saddledome. (more…)
Burke: Flames have second-worst arena in the NHL
Calgary Flames president of hockey operations Brian Burke was pretty blunt when asked about the Scotiabank Saddledome: it’s clearly the second-worst arena in the NHL, just behind the Nassau County Coliseum. (more…)
New for 2010: Scotiabank Saddledome
The rumors were true: the name of the home of the Calgary Flames (NHL) and Calgary Hitmen (WHL) is now Scotiabank Saddledome, as the banking giant closes on a new naming-rights deal. “We are delighted to be taking a new step in our partnership with the Calgary Flames, an integral part of this city, the […]
