MarkGio
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http://www.theprovince.com/sports/A...payers+million+last+season/9359870/story.html
Very informative article. Lots of money wasted by the City of Abbotsford and the team will always get its funds. Talks of the Canuck's organization purchasing the farm team broke down.
- Are the Flames making money on the backs of the Abbotsford residents? Or are the residents of Abbotsford kicking themselves because of their NHL allegiance to the Canucks?
The Abbotsford Heat are on a four-season fiscal losing streak — racking up a $1.66 million deficit last season.
That’s according to financial data for the American Hockey League team released by the city of Abbotsford.
While the Heat’s balance sheet has improved — they lost $100,000 less than the previous year and saw attendance increase nearly seven per cent — the final score still puts taxpayers on the losing team.
To date, the city has spent $5 million in “supply fees.â€
Very informative article. Lots of money wasted by the City of Abbotsford and the team will always get its funds. Talks of the Canuck's organization purchasing the farm team broke down.
- Are the Flames making money on the backs of the Abbotsford residents? Or are the residents of Abbotsford kicking themselves because of their NHL allegiance to the Canucks?