Hollywood3
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- May 12, 2007
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IMO the CIS should look at hosts in places where CIS hockey is not big-time. Ryerson would be ideal. It is easy to get to Toronto. If they hosted this year, Queen's and York would have brought loads of fans. I am sure a lot of transplanted Squirrels, Monkeys, and Mutts would have shown up as well. Plus, hosting would bring the sport to the forefront in a new market which would have a shot at taking hold.
I remember Regina and Calgary put in bids a while back. Calgary has many good hosting options available.
Winnipeg is not a great host right now. All we have is a busy MTS Centre (with 15,000 and 8,000 seat configurations) and then nothing but 1,500 to 2,000 seat venues. There are perfect venues just outside the city (Selkirk and Portage la Prairie) but they have Junior A playoffs at that time of year.
I remember Regina and Calgary put in bids a while back. Calgary has many good hosting options available.
Winnipeg is not a great host right now. All we have is a busy MTS Centre (with 15,000 and 8,000 seat configurations) and then nothing but 1,500 to 2,000 seat venues. There are perfect venues just outside the city (Selkirk and Portage la Prairie) but they have Junior A playoffs at that time of year.