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Post by mikecubs on Sept 1, 2017 21:32:04 GMT -6
MLSE agrees to record arena rights deal with ScotiabankMaple Leaf Sports & Entertainment has agreed to a landmark 20-year sponsorship agreement with Scotiabank to rename the Air Canada Centre, TSN has learned. The agreement is worth about $800 million (Canadian), according to three sources familiar with the matter. Under MLSE’s previous agreement with Air Canada, struck in 1999, the airline paid about $4 million per year.The agreement with Scotiabank, which will see the downtown Toronto arena renamed the Scotiabank Arena next July 1, is believed to be the highest-priced annual building and team sponsorship in North American sports history.David Hopkinson, MLSE’s chief commercial officer, said in an interview that he received serious offers for the arena naming rights from eight companies. “To be honest, it wasn’t that difficult to find interested suitors,” Hopkinson said. “This is already firmly established as Canada’s premier entertainment venue… We felt we had a very good sense about what the market would bear and Scotia and ourselves have agreed on what that number should look like.” Embedded ImageArena naming rights have become a major revenue source for pro sports teams. Financial services companies such as Scotiabank, in pursuit of new young consumers, have become prime buyers. Scotiabank chief marketing officer John Doig said the Maple Leafs and Raptors home arena is “the pre-eminent property in the country.” “There isn’t a busier sports and entertainment venue in Canada,” Doig said in an interview. “Frankly, it’s in the top echelon of venues around the world.” Former Toronto Argonauts president Brian Cooper, president of the sports advisory firm MKTG Canada, advised Scotiabank on the deal. The MLSE-Scotiabank agreement eclipses a (U.S.) $30 million-per-year sponsorship deal struck in 2010 by investment bank JPMorgan Chase for Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and other venues. Last year, JPMorgan agreed to pay the Golden State Warriors a reported $15 million to $20 million (U.S.) per year for naming rights at the team’s new arena, which will open in time for the 2019-20 season. The MLSE deal is the third major arena naming rights pact for the Canadian bank, which also sponsors the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary and the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. Scotiabank also owned naming rights to the Ottawa Senators home rink from 2006-2013. Air Canada plans to keep its ties to MLSE. The carrier has agreed to become a major sponsor of both the Raptors and Maple Leafs for the next eight years, according to a source familiar with the matter. It’s unclear what the agreement means for BMO’s future relationship with Canada’s largest sports holding company. BMO has been Toronto Raptors’ presenting sponsor since 2013 and has a year left on its deal. As part of the deal, MLSE will partner with Scotiabank to develop a Centre for Excellence in downtown Toronto where both MLSE and Scotiabank employees will work together to address mutual customer concerns. Earlier Tuesday, Scotiabank, Canada’s third largest lender by assets, raised its dividend by nearly 4 per cent as its third-quarter profit rose faster than expected, The Globe and Mail reported. www.tsn.ca/mlse-agrees-to-record-arena-rights-deal-with-scotiabank-1.842133
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Post by mikecubs on Jul 9, 2018 1:00:34 GMT -6
It's official Air Canada Centre is now Scotiabank Arena Toronto's Air Canada Center gets new name: Scotiabank ArenaThirteen years after its name change, some still call the Rogers Centre ‘Skydome’. But the switch for Toronto’s other big sports venue should register a lot faster. Bank on it, especially when the title sponsor is paying a Canadian record $800 million for the rights the next 20 years, once the Air Canada Centre bag tags are torn and tossed July 1. Welcome to Scotiabank Arena, where those in charge of the transition vow a “re-imagination” of the whole footprint, more ease getting inside, a better viewing experience and improved outdoor optics — all meant to trigger positive reinforcement for the brand. The first task for John Doig, executive vice-president and chief marketing officer for Scotiabank, is explaining the logic of that whopping price to Joe Fan. What, if anything in that excessive amount will affect the paying customer? “The number is the number,” Doig said. “But it includes a whole lot of things way beyond signs around the building. There is a community component, an eight-figure dollar amount that will go to the Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation (whose Launchpad initiative for youth sports programs started 18 months ago). We and MLSE are endeavouring to do great things in the community the next 20 years. “The actual fan who comes down and experiences the building will see differences right away, such as digital media in the score clock, LED (screens) in the corners of the building. And those out in Maple Leaf Square looking at the video screen, we’re trying to improve that experience, too.” Temporary Scotiabank exterior signage goes up the next few days, but when the Leafs and Raptors begin regular season play in October, there will be some noticeable advancements. Among four new logos to crown each corner of the building, the West side on the Square will feature one with full motion video, with hi-definition replays, weaved inside each the Scotiabank letters. They can also rotate to any colour palette, much like the Toronto sign at City Hall — to bring attention to public events or if need be, more somber times for citizens.
It’s new Canadian technology that should look even sharper once the grey cladding around the roof is replaced by black.
If a goal is scored, a big bucket or there’s a home win to celebrate, it can all be shown through the logo — as well as a new HD main screen in the square, replacing the eight-year-old original.“We’re making sure this building develops an identity that reflects all of the activity going on in and around it,” said Nick Eaves, chief venues and operations officer for MLSE. “This has become a 270 events a year building, the third-busiest in North America besides Madison Square and Barclays Center in New York. We’re up 40 events between 2015 and 2018 and we expect that trajectory will continue.We’re trying to make sure the four million-plus people that come in every year are treated to a phenomenal fan experience.” MLSE had already been conducting customer surveys about altering the building, which opened in Feb. 1999. Many ideas meshed with Scotiabank’s, but also had to include the grim 21st century reality of security threats. Vehicle barriers were installed on the Bremner Blvd. side of the square in response to April’s deadly van attack along Yonge St. “Making sure all sides of the building are secure,” said Eaves, “is a huge priority of Scotiabank, ourselves and Toronto police.” “The barriers up now are temporary, and we’ve been working with the police to make sure it’s the right level of protection and with the city on converting those barriers into a more permanent set-up that maintains security elements, but looks a little better.” Those long lines to be ‘wanded’ at entrances on event nights will also be streamlined, starting with the busy Gates 2 and 6, says Eaves. “We’re opening them up, re-configuring to deliver a security experience, that’s more efficient. We’ve done a lot of studies modelling pedestrian flow and have a good idea when people arrive, where they go. We want to allow them a little more time to get to their seats and enjoy the game.” Industry sources say Scotiabank — despite the high price for the naming rights — might actually have got a deal with MLSE, based on what branding new stadiums south of the border will cost in the coming years. After coming in as ‘the bank of the Leafs’ five years ago, another part of its investment will be using the building and the Leafs to push its minor hockey component. “Nothing moves our brand more than hockey,” Doig said. “Scotiabank Hockey Club has more than a million kids in it and we’ve supported, 8,000 to 10,000 teams across the country.” “We have a digital bank called Tangerine and for the Raptors and Marlies, it will be their official bank, for a younger generation that is digitally savvy, all on your phone or device.” Some of the Scotia money will offset MLSE’s annual $500,000 cost preserving the historic limestone carvings from the Canada Post facade, which must be covered in winter to prevent salt damage due to the proximity of the Gardiner Expressway.Back inside, a 6,000 square foot restaurant is now under construction, theatre loge seating over the northeast corner by the Leaf bench with room for up to 200 club members, decorated with images of 101-year-old hockey team and GTA history.In all, Eaves and Doig identified about 150 categories that needed changing from Air Canada to Scotiabank, from the biggest signs down to business cards, though the ACC’s criss-crossed spotlights will stay part of the new logo. “This building needs to evolve to keep pace with what’s going on around us,” Eaves said. “Twenty years ago, it was the only building down here, surrounded by parking lots. Now it’s the heart of the city with businesses, restaurants and condos and two big towers going up the other side of us on Bay St.”
“We have the great fortune of being in the heart of the fourth largest market in North America, connected to Union Station. When that (major renovation) is completed, it will be that much better for us.”WHAT’S IN A NAME? The Vault? The Bay St. Cashbox? Let’s go to ‘The ‘Sco’? The SBA? Torontonians will eventually find a nickname for their re-christened pro playpen, Scotiabank Arena sounding a bit too formal right now. “We’re not going to mandate anything,” laughed executive VP for marketing John Doig. “Consumers will do what they want. Our job is to make sure the experience is improved, inside or just walking by. We want to earn the right for them to call it the Scotia-something.” “It’s a little bit of hide-and-seek when you’re dealing with 20 years of (Air Canada Centre branding). But it’s not all find-and-replace or find-and-remove. You’re walking in, you know it’s Scotiabank Arena and we’re trying to be respectful of (avoiding overkill). Just because we can replace every single logo with ours, does not mean we should.” torontosun.com/news/local-news/torontos-air-canada-center-gets-new-name-scotiabank-arena
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Post by mikecubs on Jul 9, 2018 1:05:54 GMT -6
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Post by mikecubs on Jul 9, 2018 22:48:00 GMT -6
Nothing to do with any renaming or renovations but here are some pics of the old post office wall I've never seen before and the old post office itself. The south facade of the ACC^^^ ^^^ The east facade of the ACC today, facing Bay Street ^^^ The east facade of the ACC, framed by the Gardiner Expressway. ^^^The southeast corner of the ACC, with the rounded carved-stone panels depicting ships ^^^Another of the rounded corners with a stone panel, above the black granite base of the building
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Post by mikecubs on Jul 9, 2018 23:09:23 GMT -6
Reminds me of MLB's Petco Park in San Diego and how they incorporated the 100 year old plus Western Metals Supply Building into the left field foul pole
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Post by mikecubs on Aug 4, 2019 14:05:00 GMT -6
MLSE looks to improve fan experience at Scotiabank Arena both inside and outWhile the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors gear up for next season, Scotiabank Arena is getting a multimillion-dollar facelift.Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment president and CEO Michael Friisdahl calls it a “reimagination” of the venue that opened in February 1999. “We’ve got to keep getting better, we’ve got to keep improving the experience,” said Friisdahl. “We won a championship — we’ve won four championships in the last three years. That, if anything, motivates us to do even more.” Friisdahl, who took up his position at MLSE in December 2015, declined to put a price-tag on the improvements other than to say it’s “multi, multimillion dollars.”“Eventually when it’s all said and done, you will notice that everything will have be touched in one way or another to improve the overall (fan) experience,” he added. MLSE is coming off a major high thanks to the Raptors’ feel-good NBA championship run in June. That followed titles by Toronto FC (MLS) and Raptors 905 (G League) in 2017 and the Marlies (American Hockey League) in 2018. The Argos also won the Grey Cup in 2017 with MLSE chairman Larry Tanenbaum a part-owner. But MLSE didn’t take over full ownership until just after the team won the CFL title. Friisdahl (pronounced FREEZE-dale) says MLSE’s investment is to ensure the arena is both a “gathering place” for fans but also a destination in the city, going hand-in-hand with the money that has gone into renovating nearby Union Station. A pedestrian bridge is being built over Bay Street from CIBC Square, currently under construction. It will connect with a new second floor to the galleria on the north side of the arena, as well as the city’s underground Path network.The bridge should help ease the post-game flow of fans, some of whom dodge traffic to get to the other side on their way to a transit hub located to the east. Via the galleria, it will also allow daily access to the arena’s Hot Stove Lounge and other special dining areas now just open during events. Scotiabank Arena has staged a record number of events in 2018 with more than 110 live shows over and above NHL and NBA games. T he galleria improvements should be completed in the next 12 months, part of a larger plan that will take four to five years. The goal is to make the changes with the least amount of interruption to the facility. On the west side of the arena, a new video board is going up at Jurassic Park. The new screen is 40 per cent bigger, measuring 10.7 by 18.6 metres compared to the 9.1-by-15.5 old one.Friisdahl notes proudly that the Raptors’ playoff run sparked close to 60 Jurassic Parks across the country. “So it’s really taken on a real life of its own with our fans.” Hence the new, improved video screen. There will also be smaller video screens near the west entrance of the galleria, to help on nights with multiple games. Plus the arena is getting new digital Scotiabank signage that can light up in different colours, replacing the temporary arena signs. Across the street, Real Sports Bar & Grill is being gutted. Since its opening in 2010, the cavernous restaurant-bar has been a man cave on steroids. It’s getting a makeover. “We’re going to step that up another notch ... There isn’t a stitch that isn’t being retouched in here,” said Friisdahl. Inside the arena, the Chairman’s Suite — a restaurant and premium bar/lounge area on the south side — is being renovated. Outside, extra entrances for premium guests are being added to ease getting in.While the arena footprint cannot be changed, Friisdahl says MLSE will spend the money needed to keep the building “best in class.” That includes using technology to further connect with fans. You can already order food and merchandise from your seat via the team apps but Friisdahl says more in that vein is coming. “We want to be able to communicate with our fans one-on-one as opposed to one-to-many,” he said. That will include being able to consult your app to determine concession areas and washrooms with the smallest lineups — and to preorder food and drink to pick up en route to your seat. “That also requires tuning up our infrastructure within the arena because that requires a different level of support. And that’s part of the reimagination,” said the MLSE boss. The arena is rarely empty. As Friisdahl looked over the floor of the arena this week, the stage was set up for John Mayer. Scotiabank Arena is one of the “top-10 busiest buildings in the world,” according to Friisdahl. It staged a record number of events in 2018 with more than 110 live shows over and above NHL and NBA games. MLSE is also trying to interact with fans who can’t get to the games, looking to connect them via social media. Friisdahl notes that more than 50 per cent of the Raptors’ followers are outside of North America. The basketball team has 2.1 million followers on Twitter and 2.9 million on Instagram. Friisdahl was part of the Raptors’ victory parade, which he called “an experience beyond belief.” www.thestar.com/sports/2019/08/01/mlse-looks-to-improve-fan-experience-at-scotiabank-arena-both-inside-and-out.html
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Post by mikecubs on Aug 14, 2019 6:20:29 GMT -6
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Post by mikecubs on Oct 8, 2019 16:13:09 GMT -6
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Post by mikecubs on Oct 8, 2019 16:20:44 GMT -6
Pre-renovation
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Post by mikecubs on Feb 8, 2024 8:58:08 GMT -6
$350M Scotiabank Arena renovations underwayMaple 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). T he work, according to MLSE, consists of multi-phase renovations featuring capital improvements to almost all areas–concourses, suites, premium clubs, retail spaces, food and beverage offerings, state-of-the-art technological innovations and more under Scotiabank Venue Reimagination branding. The work began this summer on the venue’s 200 Level Mastercard Executive Suites level along with state-of-the-art technology upgrades in the concourses for a pilot program designed to revolutionize fans’ food and beverage experience. A similar renovation of the 100 Level concourse is set for summer 2024. “For 25 years, Scotiabank Arena has been the heartbeat of this city and has established itself as one of the top venues in the world, hosting many of the biggest events in sports and entertainment and creating countless memories,” said Cynthia Devine, Interim President & Chief Executive Officer, MLSE, via press release. “This investment by MLSE’s owners is another important example of their commitment to further building on Scotiabank Arena’s global reputation as well as a commitment to our teams, employees, and most importantly, to our fans.” The team behind the Scotiabank Arena renovations: Brisbin, Brook, Beynon Architects; DesignAgency; owner’s representative firm CAA ICON; and PCL Construction. Brisbin, Brook, Beynon Architects and PCL Construction originally led the design and construction of the venue, which opened in February 1999. Scotiabank Venue Reimagination – Summer 2023 As noted, this summer saw renovation on the Mastercard Executive Suites Level (200 Level) as well as added state-of-the-art technology in select locations in the concourses, including: An all-new Mastercard Lounge shared members space overlooking the bowl from the south-west corner of the 200 Level with a premium viewing and dining experience. The space features a modern ambiance as well as all-inclusive dining and an interactive Chef’s Table, inspired by a daily menu of Canada’s most premium ingredients created by Michelin Star trained chefs. A complete floor to ceiling remodel of all Mastercard Executive Suites with new high-end finishes, stone accents, enhanced in-suite technology, convertible accessible seating as well as vaulted ceilings to expand the viewing area of the bowl. The addition of two concession marketplaces with Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology. Scotiabank Arena is one of the first Canadian venues with this technology—and the first in Canada to offer two concessions with the technology—developed using artificial intelligence including generative AI, as well as computer vision and deep learning techniques. Grains and Greens (100 Level) and Molson Market (300 Level) have eliminated checkout lines for an effortless experience. Fans enter the marketplaces using their credit card at the entry gate, and the technology detects what fans take from or return to the shelves and creates a virtual shopping session. When fans complete their shopping experience, they leave the store without waiting in line. Their payment of choice is automatically charged. Scotiabank Arena Reimagination – Summer 2024 Following the conclusion of the 2023-24 Maple Leafs and Raptors seasons, an all-encompassing design makeover of the 100 Level concourse will begin along with the construction of new spaces within the walls of the arena: Full renovation of the 100 Level concourse with a new contemporary and fan-friendly design. The concourse design will be dynamic with screens, beacons and hubs that transform to fit the look, feel and energy of the event within it. Modernized concession stands, transforming eight kiosks into grab & go style markets. The frictionless experience will be complemented with traditional counter service enabling fans to transact faster, spend less time waiting in lines and more time enjoying the event. These markets will feature fresh local food offerings representing the rich diversity of the city alongside arena staples and favourites. The expansion of Real Sports Apparel with an additional retail store on the 100 Level concourse for an extended sports merchandise and fan shopping experience. Refreshed Hot Stove restaurant on the 200 Level including a new dedicated entrance from the second floor of the Galleria directly into the steakhouse’s front lounge. Hot Stove offers a contemporary steakhouse design that seamlessly blends with its historic charm and is open to all ticket holders for pre-event and event dining. A n all-new Tunnel Club on Event Level where members become part of the action as they get an exclusive up-close view of players entering the bowl from the locker room while they dine in Scotiabank Arena’s newest premium restaurant. This club will feature high-end design and finishes steps away from their seats. Redesigned Gate 6 broadcast studio to enhance the viewing experience for fans at hom Scotiabank Arena Venue Reimagination Project – Future Vision Future Scotiabank Arena renovation will include enhancements to additional fan-facing spaces as well as back-of-house artist and athlete areas, including a complete design reinvigoration of the 300 Level concourse in line with 100 Level design, the addition of dedicated artist and talent spaces for a premium backstage experience and more improvements to be announced at a later date. “From concourse innovations, to premium space design, to the storied art on our walls, it was crucial to us to ensure this Scotiabank Arena Venue Reimagination featured improvements that all fans can benefit from,” said Nick Eaves, Chief Venues & Operations Officer, MLSE, via press release. “Beginning with the momentum from the renovations made this past summer, we look forward to unveiling to fans the best-in-class design, technology and overall atmosphere enhancements over the course of this multi-phased project that take our fans’ sports and entertainment experience to even greater heights.” arenadigest.com/2023/10/12/350m-scotiabank-arena-renovations-underway/
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Post by 2b9 on Feb 9, 2024 15:01:34 GMT -6
$350M Scotiabank Arena renovations underwayMaple 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). T he work, according to MLSE, consists of multi-phase renovations featuring capital improvements to almost all areas–concourses, suites, premium clubs, retail spaces, food and beverage offerings, state-of-the-art technological innovations and more under Scotiabank Venue Reimagination branding. The work began this summer on the venue’s 200 Level Mastercard Executive Suites level along with state-of-the-art technology upgrades in the concourses for a pilot program designed to revolutionize fans’ food and beverage experience. A similar renovation of the 100 Level concourse is set for summer 2024. “For 25 years, Scotiabank Arena has been the heartbeat of this city and has established itself as one of the top venues in the world, hosting many of the biggest events in sports and entertainment and creating countless memories,” said Cynthia Devine, Interim President & Chief Executive Officer, MLSE, via press release. “This investment by MLSE’s owners is another important example of their commitment to further building on Scotiabank Arena’s global reputation as well as a commitment to our teams, employees, and most importantly, to our fans.” The team behind the Scotiabank Arena renovations: Brisbin, Brook, Beynon Architects; DesignAgency; owner’s representative firm CAA ICON; and PCL Construction. Brisbin, Brook, Beynon Architects and PCL Construction originally led the design and construction of the venue, which opened in February 1999. Scotiabank Venue Reimagination – Summer 2023 As noted, this summer saw renovation on the Mastercard Executive Suites Level (200 Level) as well as added state-of-the-art technology in select locations in the concourses, including: An all-new Mastercard Lounge shared members space overlooking the bowl from the south-west corner of the 200 Level with a premium viewing and dining experience. The space features a modern ambiance as well as all-inclusive dining and an interactive Chef’s Table, inspired by a daily menu of Canada’s most premium ingredients created by Michelin Star trained chefs. A complete floor to ceiling remodel of all Mastercard Executive Suites with new high-end finishes, stone accents, enhanced in-suite technology, convertible accessible seating as well as vaulted ceilings to expand the viewing area of the bowl. The addition of two concession marketplaces with Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology. Scotiabank Arena is one of the first Canadian venues with this technology—and the first in Canada to offer two concessions with the technology—developed using artificial intelligence including generative AI, as well as computer vision and deep learning techniques. Grains and Greens (100 Level) and Molson Market (300 Level) have eliminated checkout lines for an effortless experience. Fans enter the marketplaces using their credit card at the entry gate, and the technology detects what fans take from or return to the shelves and creates a virtual shopping session. When fans complete their shopping experience, they leave the store without waiting in line. Their payment of choice is automatically charged. Scotiabank Arena Reimagination – Summer 2024 Following the conclusion of the 2023-24 Maple Leafs and Raptors seasons, an all-encompassing design makeover of the 100 Level concourse will begin along with the construction of new spaces within the walls of the arena: Full renovation of the 100 Level concourse with a new contemporary and fan-friendly design. The concourse design will be dynamic with screens, beacons and hubs that transform to fit the look, feel and energy of the event within it. Modernized concession stands, transforming eight kiosks into grab & go style markets. The frictionless experience will be complemented with traditional counter service enabling fans to transact faster, spend less time waiting in lines and more time enjoying the event. These markets will feature fresh local food offerings representing the rich diversity of the city alongside arena staples and favourites. The expansion of Real Sports Apparel with an additional retail store on the 100 Level concourse for an extended sports merchandise and fan shopping experience. Refreshed Hot Stove restaurant on the 200 Level including a new dedicated entrance from the second floor of the Galleria directly into the steakhouse’s front lounge. Hot Stove offers a contemporary steakhouse design that seamlessly blends with its historic charm and is open to all ticket holders for pre-event and event dining. A n all-new Tunnel Club on Event Level where members become part of the action as they get an exclusive up-close view of players entering the bowl from the locker room while they dine in Scotiabank Arena’s newest premium restaurant. This club will feature high-end design and finishes steps away from their seats. Redesigned Gate 6 broadcast studio to enhance the viewing experience for fans at hom Scotiabank Arena Venue Reimagination Project – Future Vision Future Scotiabank Arena renovation will include enhancements to additional fan-facing spaces as well as back-of-house artist and athlete areas, including a complete design reinvigoration of the 300 Level concourse in line with 100 Level design, the addition of dedicated artist and talent spaces for a premium backstage experience and more improvements to be announced at a later date. “From concourse innovations, to premium space design, to the storied art on our walls, it was crucial to us to ensure this Scotiabank Arena Venue Reimagination featured improvements that all fans can benefit from,” said Nick Eaves, Chief Venues & Operations Officer, MLSE, via press release. “Beginning with the momentum from the renovations made this past summer, we look forward to unveiling to fans the best-in-class design, technology and overall atmosphere enhancements over the course of this multi-phased project that take our fans’ sports and entertainment experience to even greater heights.” arenadigest.com/2023/10/12/350m-scotiabank-arena-renovations-underway/ That’s one heck of a renovation.
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Post by ekjet72 on Feb 9, 2024 20:51:30 GMT -6
Too bad for Winnipeg that there isn't the room to make the changes the arena needs and the patrons deserve.
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Post by mikecubs on Feb 9, 2024 22:53:45 GMT -6
Too bad for Winnipeg that there isn't the room to make the changes the arena needs and the patrons deserve. Yep I agree. 10-15 years the Jets will be asking for a new arena. The current arena will go the way of the few post 90's facilities they didn't last/couldn't be renovated enough(see Atlanta/Texas and soon the White Sox in MLB, Tennessee/Atlanta in football, the Oklahoma City arena in NBA and the Coyotes Glendale arena and soon Ottawa in the NHL)
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Post by 2b9 on Feb 10, 2024 10:13:06 GMT -6
Too bad for Winnipeg that there isn't the room to make the changes the arena needs and the patrons deserve. Yep I agree. 10-15 years the Jets will be asking for a new arena. The current arena will go the way of the few post 90's facilities they didn't last/couldn't be renovated enough(see Atlanta/Texas and soon the White Sox in MLB, Tennessee/Atlanta in football, the Oklahoma City arena in NBA and the Coyotes Glendale arena and soon Ottawa in the NHL) New Jets Arena will be very expensive. When the time comes for it to happen, what will become of the existing arena? Also, where would a new Jets Arena be built?
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Post by Guardian on Feb 10, 2024 10:51:42 GMT -6
Yep I agree. 10-15 years the Jets will be asking for a new arena. The current arena will go the way of the few post 90's facilities they didn't last/couldn't be renovated enough(see Atlanta/Texas and soon the White Sox in MLB, Tennessee/Atlanta in football, the Oklahoma City arena in NBA and the Coyotes Glendale arena and soon Ottawa in the NHL) New Jets Arena will be very expensive. When the time comes for it to happen, what will become of the existing arena? Also, where would a new Jets Arena be built? Portage Place.
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