Calgary had several sell outs last year and better average attendance than Ottawa. This is with a team that has missed the playoffs seven consecutive years. Make no mistakes, Calgary is a hockey city.
One more owner is on board, making the total 9, I believe - all/most in the resource sector not surprising. Corporate support is quite strong. Boxes are all sold.
But as Klayman has already indicated, neither ownership group for the Alberta teams can hold out indefinitely.
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