The Calgary Flames are set to open their first new arena in over 40 years.
After years of waiting, the Calgary Flames can finally say they have a new home on the horizon. The Flames ownership group and the city of Calgary have officially announced their plans for, named, and broke ground on a new arena in downtown Calgary.
Scotia Place is set to be a landmark event center for Calgary and will host much more than just the Flames and NHL hockey. The new arena is also expected to attract the attention of world-class musical acts as a centerpiece for the growing culture and entertainment district.
Scotia Place will replace the over-40-year-old Scotiabank Saddledome as the Flames' home and bring a new community rink and public plazas to Calgary. Scotia Place is expected to cost around $926 million in total, with most of the coverage coming from the municipal level. The Saddledome broke ground in 1981 and completed construction in 1983. It is the second oldest arena in the NHL. The Flames have called the Saddledome home ever since it opened in 1983.Calgary and the Saddledome played host to the 1988 Winter Olympics. The Soviet Union won their seventh gold medal at the Saddledome, defeating Finland in the Final. Team Canada did not medal in 1988, finishing in fourth place.
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