Egland scores Teddy Bear Toss goal but Pats lose in OT
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Over 3,000 stuffed animals were tossed onto the ice.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman didn’t hold back in Calgary earlier this week.
Bettman was asked when he’d like to see the city get a new home for the Flames and he said “yesterday.”
He also called the Saddledome, which was built in 1980, an “old, antiquated building.”
It’s the third-oldest building in the NHL. Topping that list is Madison Square Garden, built in 1968, which recently completed a $1-billion renovation in 2013.
Followed by Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, built in 1979, which is about to be replaced.
It’s hard to believe the once oil-rich city of Calgary is lagging behind. A new arena, which could run as much as $400 million, is a must.
I believe that in the coming months there will be an announcement about a new facility in the foothills. But, how Calgary Sports and Entertainment achieves this goal in today’s economic climate is going to be interesting to watch.