OVG's plans for FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, Ontario could include an AHL team.

[aqib]

Can we stick to the topic please? I am not interested in people fighting over Coyotes. There’s a thread for that.


Anyhow, is the renovated arena going to meet NHL standard or is it lipstick on a pig like what happened to Nassau Coliseum?

Yes. Its going to be state-of-the art and is meant to lure first-tier acts. This was an effort to revive the arena not euthanize it like Nassau was.

 

[voyageur]

Not sure why Andlauer would want his minor league team over twice as far as it is now, harder to get players in on short notice.

Hamilton to Ottawa is a pretty easy travel distance. Uber would probably take it at the very least. Makes dollars and sense for Ottawa to affiliate with Hamilton, keep a rivalry with Toronto closer to their fanbase.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Hamilton to Ottawa is a pretty easy travel distance. Uber would probably take it at the very least. Makes dollars and sense for Ottawa to affiliate with Hamilton, keep a rivalry with Toronto closer to their fanbase.

No , makes no sense, it’s a 2 hour 15 minute drive atm.
About 5 1/2 -6 hours, to Hamilton

Keeping a rivalry with Toronto, is not at the top of their wish list, and Belleville is only 2 hours away from TO, not to mention that there are rumours of the Marlies moving to Hamilton.

 

[voyageur]

No , makes no sense, it’s a 2 hour 15 minute drive atm.
About 5 1/2 -6 hours, to Hamilton

Keeping a rivalry with Toronto, is not at the top of their wish list, and Belleville is only 2 hours away from TO, not to mention that there are rumours of the Marlies moving to Hamilton.

I think it's expanding their fanbase beyond the Ottawa market that would make sense and dollars, especially with a Hamilton invested owner. Belleville makes no sense, when you have a major airport in Hamilton. How many teams can directly access Hamilton without having to take another drive out of Toronto via plane. All the Canada West teams for sure, and I couldn't comment on the American cities.

 

[carjackmalone]

Hamilton to Ottawa is a pretty easy travel distance. Uber would probably take it at the very least. Makes dollars and sense for Ottawa to affiliate with Hamilton, keep a rivalry with Toronto closer to their fanbase.

It’s a six hour drive at least 8 hours if hitting GTA rush hour