Possible expansion of relocation sites in the OHL

[three dog night]

Originally Posted by dogged74

Having said that though, I’m sure 123G, that the OHL was closely watching the attendance at the WJC in Buffalo a while back. Even if the attendance could have averaged 4,-5,000 I think the OHL would have been a lot more receptive to the idea of putting a franchise there.
The Pegulas probably would have paid for it..

I believe the average attendance at the Workds junior not including the outdoor game was around five thousand just looks empty in a big building.

[retired/sectionJ]

Originally Posted by three dog night

I believe the average attendance at the Workds junior not including the outdoor game was around five thousand just looks empty in a big building.

That is the whole point about having the event in CHL rinks.

[bunnie]

Originally Posted by 123 G!

I think the plan would be to play out of Key Bank Centre (where the Sabres play) I don't even think the Harbor Centre holds 2, 000. I believe it's 1500.

I looked it up and it's 1,800 seats with a potential for 100 standing room spots. The Junior Sabres OJHL play there now so OHL would be a trade up. I am betting the league would allow Pegula a couple years to add seats like it did for Niagara.

[bunnie]

Originally Posted by retired/sectionJ

That is the whole point about having the event in CHL rinks.

Seat prices were a big issue, if they charged junior hockey prices they could have sold way more seats.