Planning for the Seattle Center Arena project is taking shape, as officials provided an update Tuesday on the work that is unfolding at KeyArena. (more…)
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KeyArena Renovation Group Seeks State Tax Deferrals
The KeyArena renovation group is seeking a three-year sales tax deferral of $80-$90 million, with the deferral covering three projects. (more…)
Seattle AHL Affiliate Expected for 2021-22 Season
AHL president and CEO David Andrews expects that an upcoming Seattle NHL expansion squad will launch an AHL affiliate, which could begin play as early as 2021. (more…)
Best of 2018, #1: Seattle NHL Expansion Bid Approved
We end 2018 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Arena Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #1: A Seattle NHL Expansion franchise is approved to launch at a renovated KeyArena in 2021. (more…)
Seattle Hockey History: From Metropolitans to NHL Expansion
One of the Stanley Cup’s greatest charms is this: Though it is now given annually to the National Hockey League’s champion, it predates the NHL’s existence. (more…)
Potential Future NHL Markets
Even with the league’s recent announcement of a Seattle expansion team, much remains to be determined about the future slate of the NHL. Several of the league’s current teams are dealing with arena situations that are in flux, while a handful of cities appear to be building their cases as potential future NHL markets. (more…)
Seattle NHL Expansion Team Approved for 2021 Launch
The much-anticipated Seattle NHL expansion team has officially been approved, with the NHL announcing plans on Tuesday for a 2021 launch. This comes as the result of unanimous vote today by the league’s board of governors. (more…)
Future NHL European Expansion Franchises a Possibility
Such expansion would be years away if it ever happens, but there are signs of support for NHL European expansion franchises at some point down the road. (more…)
NHL Seattle: We’re Working to Complete KeyArena Renovation for 2020-21 Season
In light of a league official questioning the project’s timeline, the NHL Seattle group says it is working to complete a KeyArena renovation in time for the 2020-21 season. (more…)
Victor de Bonis Hired as NHL Seattle COO
Victor de Bonis has been named the Chief Operating Officer of NHL Seattle, representing a major hire as the prospective expansion franchise inches closer to approval. (more…)
Challenges Remain for Landing Quebec City NHL Team
More than two years after its expansion bid was deferred by the league, there are still obstacles in the way of a potential Quebec City NHL team. (more…)
NHL Seattle Ice Centre Plan Unveiled
On Monday, plans were unveiled for the NHL Seattle Ice Centre, a training facility that will be constructed if a Seattle NHL expansion bid is approved. (more…)
