Potential New Arena in Niagara Falls NY

[Captain Crash]

Bit of an update: seems Niagara Falls is seeking proposals from developers and consultants for the new arena. While obviously the purpose of this would be to determine what kind of arena would work, there are now at least some indications of what the city has in mind.

The important details we know now:
(1) they want it to be multipurpose, but ultimately as I assumed would include an ice sheet
(2) seems to be intent on hosting a minor league sports team of some sort
(3) seating capacity could range from 5,000 to 10,000 pending study results
(4) location may not be limited to downtown, but the initial hope seems to be to use some city owned parking lots downtown adjacent to the Seneca Casino.
(5) the request, when officially issued, will be asking for proposals within about 30 days followed by 4-5 months for a full report.

Seems we may hear something soon. If nothing else, the capacity would be consistent with the OHL.

http://www.athleticbusiness.com/stadium-arena/niagara-falls-expected-to-approve-arena-study.html

As a follow up: the process is continuing. After the requests for proposals, the city selected a consulting firm from Minnesota. They will be primarily tasked with identifying the viability of an arena as well as location. As mentioned in my last update, however, the intention is still to use city-owned lots adjacent to the casino if possible. The results are expected some time in the fall.

http://www.niagara-gazette.com/news...cle_350b770a-4155-11e7-8abc-ab35eb3d595a.html

 

[From Up Top]

As a follow up: the process is continuing. After the requests for proposals, the city selected a consulting firm from Minnesota. They will be primarily tasked with identifying the viability of an arena as well as location. As mentioned in my last update, however, the intention is still to use city-owned lots adjacent to the casino if possible. The results are expected some time in the fall.

http://www.niagara-gazette.com/news...cle_350b770a-4155-11e7-8abc-ab35eb3d595a.html

With this and the OHL Pre-Season series in Buffalo, I think something is brewing in Western New York.

 

[jason2020]

With this and the OHL Pre-Season series in Buffalo, I think something is brewing in Western New York.

Both won't get teams.

 

[From Up Top]

Both won't get teams.

I don't think it will be both markets, it will be one or the other.

 

[Tarantula]

If the league opens the door to expansion I think it would be for more then one team maybe they go to a 24 team league Niagara/Cornwall/Chatham/Buffalo.

Do not see expansion in the near future, the mess with the lawsuit would be a big factor, but also a couple teams are pretty low on attendance, Missy looks to be signing a short extension after this season. E Kerr did a interview, hardly a endorsement for staying much longer.

 

[digiblader]

Mississauga and Hamilton would be the favorites to move to this proposed new arena, as Missauga has attendance issues and ownership tired of bankrolling losses, and Hamilton is also a strong possibility as the city of Hamilton refuses to build a new arena or help pay to renovate FirstOntario Centre for the Bulldogs..

However, I imagine the OHL will do everything to keep a team in Mississauga to keep the Toronto area in the league, even if it means sacrificing the Bulldogs in Hamilton..

 

[the dog]

any new news about a potential new arena?