As an Edmontonian its weird when the Oilers moved out of Rexal place, it feels like the end of an era. So I feel the pain of saying goodbye to the Saddledome, it is such an iconic piece of Calgary, and will be missed. Now as an electrician that works in property maintenance on alot of old buildings, to the "why cant they re-use it, renovate it, re-purpose it, use it as a shelter" crowd, just stop. You have no idea the massive amounts of time and money that can be burnt, to achieve very little down that road.
Yep. Our WHL team stadium (Prince George) was renovated for so much money that for the same price-tag they could've built TWO new, better designed complexes. Just an absolutely ridiculous waste of money. But what more could be expected from the least transparent city government in Canada. Rich developers getting richer off the backs of the taxpayer. A tale as Canadian as maple syrup. Glad Calgary isn't making the same mistake, and that the rich developers will not be getting as rich as they could have.
I heard it was going to cost roughly 700m in maintenence costs. Doesn't make a difference if we pay extra for a brand new arena instead of fixing a giant shit box
It’s the last old barn the NHL had. Definitely bitter sweet. I’m a fan of videos like this. Now that the last of the old arenas is going, maybe start a series of when “NEW” style arenas were being built?
@@AlGrundau866get a life kid, this is the 5th comment I’ve seen about you saying dumb shit, I get you saying shit about the team, but there’s no need to roast the entire existence of Calgary.
As an Oilers fan, I'm happy about you guys getting it done and getting a new arena. Roger's place has been nothing but awesome for us up here. The only thing that makes me upset is the double standard that we get from the Alberta government all the time.. When we asked for money from the provincial government for our arena we got a whole "f you build it yourself." So to hear their contributing 300 mil towards that project kind of pisses me off.
Can’t remember what year I was at Rexal once in the vip lounge rooms and we were watching the world juniors on the tv instead of the actual oilers game. Haha. They actually turned it on the big screen because it was overtime for gold against USA.
To be fair itwas a different leader and this deal we got from danielle smith isnt towards the building of the arena itsto surveyland and demolition of the arena and other land arrangements i believe none of whivh is for the arena itself and if edmonton was needing a new arena same time as cgy like if u waited till now im sure the deals would be very similar
@@Sean-bf3lhdoesn’t matter. Danielle Smith chimed in at the time and said no Provincial dollars should go to the Edmonton arena so we know what she would have done had she been in power then
@curtisdoucet I'm with ya. I'd rather ol' man Murray pay for it, but @747Cone is right. Danielle Smith signed all of us tax-payers up. Btw... don't forget to vote next time. ;-)
@@747Cone well no money is going to either thedeal in cgy is to hhelp demolish the old arena and no mo eyfor thebuildingof it read thei fo when they announced the deal a few mo ths back
Luckily the calgary stampede is very sentimental about historic items. i have little to no doubt that there will be some things saved from the saddledome. especially the iconic goalie mask hanging from the side of the entrance. that one seems like a no brainer to keep. there are a few iconic items saved from the corral before it was demolished so theres reason to see why they would do it for the saddledome as well. my biggest hope is that theyll give the old girl a proper send off. im thinking a v for vendetta style fireworks display leading into a classic dynamite demolition.
As an Islanders fan, we went through a long struggle to get a new arena built. They broke ground on UBS Arena in September 2019 and it opened in November 2021 but the Islanders were awarded the plot of land at Belmont Park in December 2017. The Islanders lease at the crumbling Nassau Coliseum expired in 2015. Naasau County voters rejected the Lighthouse Project in August 2011 and the Islanders had to play at the terrible for hockey Barclays Center. These things take a LOOOONNNNNGGGG time to get moving. This new arena is DESPERATELY needed for the Flames and for the city of Calgary. The Saddledome is an absolute dump.
Always wanted to see a game there. I did get to pass by it this summer...so at least I've seen this historic arena with my own eyes. Will have to make an effort to get up there next year during hockey season.
This is huge for not only the Flames but the city of Calgary. That’s gonna be a great Arena and it’s big for the city, should bring some attraction from the nhl for things like award shows and all star games and just general events. Happy for y’all!
Absolutely not. Bands skip Calgary all the time because of the bad acoustics and minimal space for their stage props. Glad this thing is being demolished
I had season tickets to the wranglers last year and again this year and the sattledome is great for smaller games and I wish that it could stay but if it has to go for the new arena then it is a trade that I am more than willing to see happen. Also love the videos!!!
Hey, from Michigan, it was sad to see the historic Joe Louis Arena go, the new arena so so wonderful. The new technology and architecture will help you soon forget… take my word.
Oh man I am gonna miss the dome its an Icon. But at this point its turning into a massive public health hazard. The 2013 floods really damaged it, and its better to knock it down than have it fall down...
No complaints from me if you posted more content like this. As an Oilers fan residing in Calgary, can’t wait for the new arena and the atmosphere it creates in the city. One question though, what’s it gonna be called? 🤔
From what I heard it was going to be a generic Place or Centre for the previous cancelled arena deal. Telus and Scotiabank were among the most interested in the naming rights.
This is awesome news. As anEdmontonian I am excited to have 2 world class events centres to host major events and now all we need is a high-speed train connecting the two so I can spend 365 days a year inside of an arena. 😂 love the content. Congrats on the new building down there hopefully they can indeed haveit ready to go for 26-27
I'm very glad I got to see a big event there before it's demolition (I saw Iron Maiden play there on their recent tour). It's a historical building that's definitely a fan favourite and I'll be sad to see it go, but Calgary definitely needs and deserves an upgrade.
It's sad to hear the Saddledome is going to be demolished, it's an iconic stadium design that can only belong to Calgary up here in Canada. Maybe we'll see it in future projects elsewhere, but I hope the new building will incorporate some kind of tribute to the Saddledome.
they're probably not going to, but i kind of hope they keep something of the saddledome's design in the new arena; the shape of that building is kinda iconic - for being so old and falling apart, it's a super recognizable building and looks super cool - hope the new building isn't ugly
As a Red Wings fan, the Joe Louis Arena had history behind it with all the Cups they won at JLA. LCA however brought a muffled goal that JLA had down to a pat but I want to visit Detroit (JLA and LCA).
From Edmonton, I find it a little sad Rexall/Skyreach/Northlands Coliseum sits empty and useless. I (emotionally speaking) wish is was just demolished rather than be a concrete corps with a shady transit stop. I think a dead empty saddle dome would be more depressing than watching it be torn down.
From edmonton, im a oil kings fan..... now watching them in calgar y at the sattledome it was kinda of sad that they didnt use the bells and wistles from flames games. In my time there they uses 2 spotlights. Thats it. For introductions, goals, ect. I hope this new arena is like rogers where they use alot more.
On one hand, saying goodbye to the Saddledome will be tough. That's been a defining part of the Calgary skyline for four decades now, akin to SkyDome in Toronto. There's also the three Cup Finals, and 1989 championship to mention. Nothing ever lasts forever, as Tears for Fears once lyricized. The Saddledome's had a good, long life for a sports venue when you think about it, and Calgary badly needs a new sports venue. WinSport renovations aren't good enough. So it's time.
I'm excited about the new arena. The saddledome opened the same year I was born, and I've been to tons of things there, but with the exception of Madison Square garden it is the oldest building in the league.
The Saddledome is one of those iconic arenas that doesn’t just have a boring ass generic stadium look. I’ve never been to Calgary but I hope the the new stadium looks unique and cool too.
I lived in a downtown high-rise and watched the Dome being built from my balcony. Gonna be strange to see it gone one day. But, the last time I went to a concert there, I said it would be the last time. Its a horrible building acoustically, and now having TWO buildings in Alberta to attract major acts will be awesome. Really, I hardly recognize the area around the dome now. Anyone remember Victoria Park when it was shabby old homes and hookers everywhere? It wasnt a great view for first timers to the city. Onward and Upward.
Don't forget to mention that most of the Alberta funds and a ton of the Municipal funds are going towards infrastructure around the area, like the roads, convention centres and all the multi-use they're building in the area. On that, they'll make a much quicker return than just leasing the arena.
I am sad about the saddledome getting demolished it's the only hockey stadium I've ever been in, and I formed lots of memories there. But we've been due for a new stadium for a few years now, and I am quite excited about it
As a Flames fan watching from a long way away, it doesn't seem to me the Flames have actually had a lot of great memories in the Saddledome. They'll finish with one Stanley Cup championship in their Saddledome Era, and they won that on the road. And if I was to pick out the one most symbolic game in the history of the Saddledome it would be game 7 in 1991 vs. Edmonton. After Fleury wins game 6 in OT with the wild celebration that followed, and supposedly all the momentum going the Flames' way, of course the Flames lose game 7 at home. A big buildup to a bigger let down--the Flames history in seven words. Then there was game 2, again vs. Edmonton two years ago in what was laughably called "The Battle of Alberta", which was about as much of a battle as General Custer vs. the Sioux Indians. Oh well, some teams are winners and some are losers, and some are teasers, which are losers that look like they'll win right up to the minute they lose again. That's our Flames!
being an Edmonton boy, I'm bummed about the saddle dome being demolished.. Our Coliseum is getting the same treatment (though for esbestos).. Seeing the abandoned state it's in at the moment is kinda heart breaking... so many memories (personally and as a city) of a bygone era, there. I can't say I've been pumped about Rogers arena though.. it's completely effed up our downtown core... but it is what it is.. it's a nice facility at least.. hope Calgary's facility upgrade is going to be worth it!
always kinda struck me as a strange decision to plant rogers right in the middle of the city centre. wasnt really any way you could build it without major disruptions to the area without massive infrastructural change. With the new arena being beside the saddledome, its in a good spot to be its own centrepiece with the project theyve released so far.
As an Oilers fan, i still feel different everytime i walk into that building, it just hits differently (sometimes not in the best way) but its just like seeing Rexall place, the Northlands Coliseum getting demolished, it just doesn't feel right, but we knew we had to do it, and im also kinda happy they made that decision
Stampede Week! Having said that, I was born in Calgary in 1950 and have only lived less than 4 years of my life in Calgary, but on visits I have seen snow in every month of the year in Calgary! Which month would you like it NOT to be winter?? Having said that, I've lived in Christchurch, New Zealand for the last 50 years, and we can get some pretty shitty weather here, but it's not even close to Calgary's!! LOL!
@@allansbullet I'd love to attend the stampede! But I want to see a flames game at the saddle dome before it is demolished. Would love to go during a time when the weather isn't too bad but I can still get out on the hills.
i dont expect us to get significantly more big shows from the arena most big artists only go to Vancouver. Alberta is too out of the way considering most A list tours are across the USA
I think even the biggest critics of Rogers Place in Edmonton would now have to agree it’s been great for the city, and Calgary seems to have secured an even better deal to build theirs.
The edm score screen is huge it’s crazy . Calgary can’t beat that even if we find a place to donate just to help the new arena upgrade . It will not be enough to beat the size of edm score screen. Not sure if they agree on a blueprint yet. I been seeing so many different prints
i recently started working at the saddledome and tbh i was blown away by how bad it is, i don't like the public funding but this cant come soon enough tbh
As someone who moved to calgary 2 years ago i was shocked how the richest province and one of the wealthiest citys in canada has such an outdated and quite frankly poor stadium no wonder the team struggles imagine going to an away game and the visitors locker room is nicer than your home ground it is deffinetly iconic but looks ancient within the modernised city
Its a bitter sweet deal, im happy for the flames fans of course but im always against public funding when it comes to building sports stadiums. I wish that I can come see a game when the habs are on the road before the saddledome gets demolished
Gonna miss the dome and the smoking area in the nose bleeds that didnt exist but i did anyways lol have to go see some games this year and hope a new stadium is next for the Stamps 👏👏✌
It would be a huge wasted opportunity if they didnt name the new arena area/district "Fire District". Edmonton has the Ice District what better way to add to the rivalry then this. Also they are the Flames, makes perfect sense
The only thing I don't like about this news is of course the fact that tax dollars are going towards this rather than just having CSEC and maybe other private entities paying for all of it.
Since its now basically doubled in price, hopefully it won't be just a square box like the last design from a couple years ago. You can't replace something that iconic with something boring.
I gotta sympathize with Calgary citizens that don’t follow or like hockey seeing the amount of cash thrown by their city and provincial government at this project, while the older arena was still fine and loved. But at least your city got a team, Quebec city did the same without one !
Far from fine according to who’s narrative that’s being pushed ? If this was a lower league arena, a municipal arena or else nothing would be done outside of what was necessary. The truth is that this league standards keep changing and rising to push teams to force the hands of local/provincial or state level politicians to throw money at arenas that neither the team or league own. In order to greatly reduce cost, keep all the power and help rising the entire league value which makes it more and more costly to enter the league artificially, but ultimately raises considerably your team’s value. If a government doesn’t want to participate in the racket, other governments are more than willing to, for all sorts of reasons.
Long time Oilers fan here, I was so happy to Premier Danielle Smith, big time flames fan, publicly force the eco-terrorist mayor into the deal. I'm incredibly happy for Calgary and Alberta, mostly because it really pissed off the NPC crowd.
I've never had a smile disappear so fast when you said the fate of the Dome. So much history, from national down to personal. I'm all for such a upgrade in facilities, but at the cost of destroying such a symbol of my beloved city? It's a bitter taste for sure
As an Edmontonian, I am really happy that you guys are getting a new arena, you desperately need one in spite of how cool and iconic the saddle dome is, however i am upset with the funding, where was that for the oilers?? why are we paying for your stadium?? i understand it was a political move but it still bothers me
well different government at the time with leaders that werent as willing to invest in public infrastructure. Smith has stated that the same financial support is available to edmonton should there be a project for it. also helps that the city of calgary is using municipal funds to hold up their end of the deal meaning taxes and public fiscal responsibility will remain where it is at the moment. Calgary stampede is doing a land swap where CSEC will control the land the new arena is on and stampede will take over responsibility of the saddledome land.
From Toronto... live in Kingston, now. I went to see Leaf games at Maple Leaf Gardens. It felt weird seeing the Air Canada Centre for the first time, but it eventually turned the area into a livable, workable and entertaining area. When you end up seeing that saddle crack like that, all logic becomes priority so much that even your mayor turned off her woke agenda for two minutes and then gets a deal done. It just had to happen. Good stuff....That broken saddle lol
Can't get behind the money handed over to billionaires. Been a STH before and longtime fan, but we are in a housing crisis and handing this kind of cash to someone who doesn't need it is a bad way to do things. Economic study after study has said stadiums do nothing for injecting cash into an economy. Edwards can afford his own place as far as I am concerned.
I’m an oilers fan in Calgary and believe me they need a new arena, it’s not even a question. Yes there’s memories there, but it’s horribly outdated and jsut feels tiny and overcrowded by modern arena standards. I still am not happy about the deal the Calgary ownership group got and hate that it was an election based promise. The Calgary entertainment group should have to pay much more from the start instead of the province.
It needed to be done the saddledome has been causing problems, It’s old and isn’t a very inviting arena this should favor the flames future and make Calgary a better destination for players
As an Edmontonian its weird when the Oilers moved out of Rexal place, it feels like the end of an era. So I feel the pain of saying goodbye to the Saddledome, it is such an iconic piece of Calgary, and will be missed. Now as an electrician that works in property maintenance on alot of old buildings, to the "why cant they re-use it, renovate it, re-purpose it, use it as a shelter" crowd, just stop. You have no idea the massive amounts of time and money that can be burnt, to achieve very little down that road.
True story.
There could be a no compete clause with the new arena that prevents any events to take place at the SD. I know this was the case on StL back in '95.
Yep. Our WHL team stadium (Prince George) was renovated for so much money that for the same price-tag they could've built TWO new, better designed complexes. Just an absolutely ridiculous waste of money. But what more could be expected from the least transparent city government in Canada. Rich developers getting richer off the backs of the taxpayer. A tale as Canadian as maple syrup.
Glad Calgary isn't making the same mistake, and that the rich developers will not be getting as rich as they could have.
It’s an eyesore
I heard it was going to cost roughly 700m in maintenence costs. Doesn't make a difference if we pay extra for a brand new arena instead of fixing a giant shit box
It’s the last old barn the NHL had. Definitely bitter sweet. I’m a fan of videos like this. Now that the last of the old arenas is going, maybe start a series of when “NEW” style arenas were being built?
saddle dome is so iconic rip
I mean calgary is a great city that’s growing fast tho so hopefully they can make a new arena happen
@@AlGrundau866 I don’t like the flames, I’m not even from alberta, I actually like the oilers way more, but there’s no need for that bro
@@AlGrundau866get a life kid, this is the 5th comment I’ve seen about you saying dumb shit, I get you saying shit about the team, but there’s no need to roast the entire existence of Calgary.
@@fuzzympthats the average oilers fan for you lol
@@AlGrundau866 looking at your pfp your at least 300+ pounds so I would lose some weight before talking
As a Calgarian I grew up with the dome and its so nostalgic for me but it is ROUGH nowadays.
It will be sad when it's gone but it needs to happen
As an Oilers fan, I'm happy about you guys getting it done and getting a new arena. Roger's place has been nothing but awesome for us up here. The only thing that makes me upset is the double standard that we get from the Alberta government all the time.. When we asked for money from the provincial government for our arena we got a whole "f you build it yourself." So to hear their contributing 300 mil towards that project kind of pisses me off.
Can’t remember what year I was at Rexal once in the vip lounge rooms and we were watching the world juniors on the tv instead of the actual oilers game. Haha. They actually turned it on the big screen because it was overtime for gold against USA.
To be fair itwas a different leader and this deal we got from danielle smith isnt towards the building of the arena itsto surveyland and demolition of the arena and other land arrangements i believe none of whivh is for the arena itself and if edmonton was needing a new arena same time as cgy like if u waited till now im sure the deals would be very similar
@@Sean-bf3lhdoesn’t matter. Danielle Smith chimed in at the time and said no Provincial dollars should go to the Edmonton arena so we know what she would have done had she been in power then
@curtisdoucet I'm with ya. I'd rather ol' man Murray pay for it, but @747Cone is right. Danielle Smith signed all of us tax-payers up. Btw... don't forget to vote next time. ;-)
@@747Cone well no money is going to either thedeal in cgy is to hhelp demolish the old arena and no mo eyfor thebuildingof it read thei fo when they announced the deal a few mo ths back
I hope they keep a bit of it alive, like how Montreal did with the centre ice of the old Forum.
Luckily the calgary stampede is very sentimental about historic items. i have little to no doubt that there will be some things saved from the saddledome. especially the iconic goalie mask hanging from the side of the entrance. that one seems like a no brainer to keep. there are a few iconic items saved from the corral before it was demolished so theres reason to see why they would do it for the saddledome as well. my biggest hope is that theyll give the old girl a proper send off. im thinking a v for vendetta style fireworks display leading into a classic dynamite demolition.
As an Islanders fan, we went through a long struggle to get a new arena built. They broke ground on UBS Arena in September 2019 and it opened in November 2021 but the Islanders were awarded the plot of land at Belmont Park in December 2017. The Islanders lease at the crumbling Nassau Coliseum expired in 2015. Naasau County voters rejected the Lighthouse Project in August 2011 and the Islanders had to play at the terrible for hockey Barclays Center. These things take a LOOOONNNNNGGGG time to get moving. This new arena is DESPERATELY needed for the Flames and for the city of Calgary. The Saddledome is an absolute dump.
Always wanted to see a game there. I did get to pass by it this summer...so at least I've seen this historic arena with my own eyes. Will have to make an effort to get up there next year during hockey season.
We need something that lives up to how iconic the dome is in the Calgary skyline. A good location with a unique-ish shape
Been waiting for this. As a Florida guy, can’t wait to make the roadtrip with the panthers in a couple years with two state of the art barns!
This is huge for not only the Flames but the city of Calgary. That’s gonna be a great Arena and it’s big for the city, should bring some attraction from the nhl for things like award shows and all star games and just general events. Happy for y’all!
I hope the new arena has an iconic look like the saddle dome. It will be missed as part of the skyline, but a new arena is greatly needed.
Also the saddle dome was supposed to be horrible for concert acoustics
Absolutely not. Bands skip Calgary all the time because of the bad acoustics and minimal space for their stage props. Glad this thing is being demolished
I had season tickets to the wranglers last year and again this year and the sattledome is great for smaller games and I wish that it could stay but if it has to go for the new arena then it is a trade that I am more than willing to see happen.
Also love the videos!!!
Hey, from Michigan, it was sad to see the historic Joe Louis Arena go, the new arena so so wonderful. The new technology and architecture will help you soon forget… take my word.
Oh man I am gonna miss the dome its an Icon. But at this point its turning into a massive public health hazard. The 2013 floods really damaged it, and its better to knock it down than have it fall down...
It will be sad to see the Saddledome go. So many memories.
Congrats Calgary! About time it got started.
Yertle the turtle was a good friend, gonna be exited to see the new rink when it’s finished
No complaints from me if you posted more content like this. As an Oilers fan residing in Calgary, can’t wait for the new arena and the atmosphere it creates in the city. One question though, what’s it gonna be called? 🤔
They have 3 years to get a name, hope it’s good
From what I heard it was going to be a generic Place or Centre for the previous cancelled arena deal. Telus and Scotiabank were among the most interested in the naming rights.
I love the saddle dome but it is time to get rid of it but I need to get 1 last game there
This is awesome news. As anEdmontonian I am excited to have 2 world class events centres to host major events and now all we need is a high-speed train connecting the two so I can spend 365 days a year inside of an arena. 😂 love the content. Congrats on the new building down there hopefully they can indeed haveit ready to go for 26-27
I'm very glad I got to see a big event there before it's demolition (I saw Iron Maiden play there on their recent tour). It's a historical building that's definitely a fan favourite and I'll be sad to see it go, but Calgary definitely needs and deserves an upgrade.
It's sad to hear the Saddledome is going to be demolished, it's an iconic stadium design that can only belong to Calgary up here in Canada. Maybe we'll see it in future projects elsewhere, but I hope the new building will incorporate some kind of tribute to the Saddledome.
Your thoughts at the end reminiscing about the Saddledome.
That's how I felt when PPG Paints was built and the Civic Arena was demolished.
they're probably not going to, but i kind of hope they keep something of the saddledome's design in the new arena; the shape of that building is kinda iconic - for being so old and falling apart, it's a super recognizable building and looks super cool - hope the new building isn't ugly
As a Red Wings fan, the Joe Louis Arena had history behind it with all the Cups they won at JLA. LCA however brought a muffled goal that JLA had down to a pat but I want to visit Detroit (JLA and LCA).
From Edmonton, I find it a little sad Rexall/Skyreach/Northlands Coliseum sits empty and useless. I (emotionally speaking) wish is was just demolished rather than be a concrete corps with a shady transit stop. I think a dead empty saddle dome would be more depressing than watching it be torn down.
too right, better to demolish it and let it live on in the photos and memories of the fans that loved it so.
From edmonton, im a oil kings fan..... now watching them in calgar y at the sattledome it was kinda of sad that they didnt use the bells and wistles from flames games. In my time there they uses 2 spotlights. Thats it. For introductions, goals, ect. I hope this new arena is like rogers where they use alot more.
you know who won't be mayor when the new barn opens up???
On one hand, saying goodbye to the Saddledome will be tough. That's been a defining part of the Calgary skyline for four decades now, akin to SkyDome in Toronto. There's also the three Cup Finals, and 1989 championship to mention.
Nothing ever lasts forever, as Tears for Fears once lyricized. The Saddledome's had a good, long life for a sports venue when you think about it, and Calgary badly needs a new sports venue. WinSport renovations aren't good enough. So it's time.
I'm excited about the new arena. The saddledome opened the same year I was born, and I've been to tons of things there, but with the exception of Madison Square garden it is the oldest building in the league.
The Saddledome is one of those iconic arenas that doesn’t just have a boring ass generic stadium look. I’ve never been to Calgary but I hope the the new stadium looks unique and cool too.
Thanks for the awesome videos!
I lived in a downtown high-rise and watched the Dome being built from my balcony. Gonna be strange to see it gone one day.
But, the last time I went to a concert there, I said it would be the last time. Its a horrible building acoustically, and now having TWO buildings in Alberta to attract major acts will be awesome.
Really, I hardly recognize the area around the dome now. Anyone remember Victoria Park when it was shabby old homes and hookers everywhere? It wasnt a great view for first timers to the city.
Onward and Upward.
dont expect it to be ready ON TIME. Construction projects always take longer than originally estimated
Great video! I think it will be great for the city!
Don't forget to mention that most of the Alberta funds and a ton of the Municipal funds are going towards infrastructure around the area, like the roads, convention centres and all the multi-use they're building in the area.
On that, they'll make a much quicker return than just leasing the arena.
I am sad about the saddledome getting demolished it's the only hockey stadium I've ever been in, and I formed lots of memories there. But we've been due for a new stadium for a few years now, and I am quite excited about it
Its good to see this is moving ahead, but wasn't the cancelled deal further along than this when it fell apart?
well depends on where you define the lines of progress comparing it to the previous deal.
I will miss watching games at the dome with you Johnny Hawkey
As a Flames fan watching from a long way away, it doesn't seem to me the Flames have actually had a lot of great memories in the Saddledome. They'll finish with one Stanley Cup championship in their Saddledome Era, and they won that on the road. And if I was to pick out the one most symbolic game in the history of the Saddledome it would be game 7 in 1991 vs. Edmonton. After Fleury wins game 6 in OT with the wild celebration that followed, and supposedly all the momentum going the Flames' way, of course the Flames lose game 7 at home. A big buildup to a bigger let down--the Flames history in seven words.
Then there was game 2, again vs. Edmonton two years ago in what was laughably called "The Battle of Alberta", which was about as much of a battle as General Custer vs. the Sioux Indians. Oh well, some teams are winners and some are losers, and some are teasers, which are losers that look like they'll win right up to the minute they lose again. That's our Flames!
being an Edmonton boy, I'm bummed about the saddle dome being demolished.. Our Coliseum is getting the same treatment (though for esbestos).. Seeing the abandoned state it's in at the moment is kinda heart breaking... so many memories (personally and as a city) of a bygone era, there.
I can't say I've been pumped about Rogers arena though.. it's completely effed up our downtown core... but it is what it is.. it's a nice facility at least..
hope Calgary's facility upgrade is going to be worth it!
always kinda struck me as a strange decision to plant rogers right in the middle of the city centre. wasnt really any way you could build it without major disruptions to the area without massive infrastructural change. With the new arena being beside the saddledome, its in a good spot to be its own centrepiece with the project theyve released so far.
Why would they bound a whole new arena? Would t it cost less to repair the saddle dome?
I'm not ready for the saddledome demolition man
As an Oilers fan, i still feel different everytime i walk into that building, it just hits differently (sometimes not in the best way) but its just like seeing Rexall place, the Northlands Coliseum getting demolished, it just doesn't feel right, but we knew we had to do it, and im also kinda happy they made that decision
same thing when the corral had to go, pained me to see it go but the reasons were justified.
Well this just confirmed that I need to get out and see a game at the saddle dome. Anyone know a good time in the winter to head out to Calgary?
Stampede Week! Having said that, I was born in Calgary in 1950 and have only lived less than 4 years of my life in Calgary, but on visits I have seen snow in every month of the year in Calgary! Which month would you like it NOT to be winter?? Having said that, I've lived in Christchurch, New Zealand for the last 50 years, and we can get some pretty shitty weather here, but it's not even close to Calgary's!! LOL!
@@allansbullet I'd love to attend the stampede! But I want to see a flames game at the saddle dome before it is demolished. Would love to go during a time when the weather isn't too bad but I can still get out on the hills.
As an Oiler fan I can’t wait to see a BOA there in the future. It will be an awesome arena. Can’t wait!
Best goal siren in the NHL 🚨. They better keep that. Alberta is the Houston of Canada. Energy capital. I wish them well.
i dont expect us to get significantly more big shows from the arena most big artists only go to Vancouver. Alberta is too out of the way considering most A list tours are across the USA
Hmmmm might have to try to make a trip up to Calgary in early 2027. It's only about a 24 hour drive from Wisconsin 😂
I think even the biggest critics of Rogers Place in Edmonton would now have to agree it’s been great for the city, and Calgary seems to have secured an even better deal to build theirs.
The edm score screen is huge it’s crazy . Calgary can’t beat that even if we find a place to donate just to help the new arena upgrade . It will not be enough to beat the size of edm score screen. Not sure if they agree on a blueprint yet. I been seeing so many different prints
i recently started working at the saddledome and tbh i was blown away by how bad it is, i don't like the public funding but this cant come soon enough tbh
I’m an Edmonton fan so no effect for me
As someone who moved to calgary 2 years ago i was shocked how the richest province and one of the wealthiest citys in canada has such an outdated and quite frankly poor stadium no wonder the team struggles imagine going to an away game and the visitors locker room is nicer than your home ground it is deffinetly iconic but looks ancient within the modernised city
As a leaf fan I gotta see a game at the saddledome before it’s gone. On my bucket list.
Its a bitter sweet deal, im happy for the flames fans of course but im always against public funding when it comes to building sports stadiums. I wish that I can come see a game when the habs are on the road before the saddledome gets demolished
Absolutely love content like this
I sure hope the outside of the building will look better than the Edmonton tuna can.
I’m sad the sadeldom going but I’m happy for the new arena
Gonna miss the dome and the smoking area in the nose bleeds that didnt exist but i did anyways lol have to go see some games this year and hope a new stadium is next for the Stamps 👏👏✌
I’m gonna miss the saddle dome but I’m so happy that the Flames are getting a new arena
What would happen if they demolished the saddledome and they couldn’t build the new area by the 26-27 season??
It would be a huge wasted opportunity if they didnt name the new arena area/district "Fire District". Edmonton has the Ice District what better way to add to the rivalry then this. Also they are the Flames, makes perfect sense
I like that. You should tweet that to the City.
How much is Gondek gonna pocket?
i really liked this style of video make more
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The only thing I don't like about this news is of course the fact that tax dollars are going towards this rather than just having CSEC and maybe other private entities paying for all of it.
It’s same like edm . It take them about 2 yrs to finish there arena . Will not sure if they break down there old arena
Since its now basically doubled in price, hopefully it won't be just a square box like the last design from a couple years ago. You can't replace something that iconic with something boring.
Watch as the price balloons or cuts to development made with the rising cost of everything.
sad but happy watched probably 60-70 flames/hitmen/wranglers games in that building but i needs to go its old and speical but a hunk of junk
It's done wonders for Edmonton. I'm happy for you guys. Much deserved for the fans. Good for events too.
It will cost the taxpayer an arm and a leg and nothging else.
Its called change and we needed this , as a taxpayer , I'm on board 👍
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😂 And people thought it was crazy how much Edmonton spent on their arena. This is practically 3x more. Oh well, congrats Calgary. 🥈
Forget the Saddledome. I miss the Corral.
Please bring the goal horn to the new arena. Flames has the best goal horn
I gotta sympathize with Calgary citizens that don’t follow or like hockey seeing the amount of cash thrown by their city and provincial government at this project, while the older arena was still fine and loved.
But at least your city got a team, Quebec city did the same without one !
saddledome is well loved and iconic, but it is far from fine.
Far from fine according to who’s narrative that’s being pushed ? If this was a lower league arena, a municipal arena or else nothing would be done outside of what was necessary.
The truth is that this league standards keep changing and rising to push teams to force the hands of local/provincial or state level politicians to throw money at arenas that neither the team or league own.
In order to greatly reduce cost, keep all the power and help rising the entire league value which makes it more and more costly to enter the league artificially, but ultimately raises considerably your team’s value.
If a government doesn’t want to participate in the racket, other governments are more than willing to, for all sorts of reasons.
They shouldn't demolish it, they should redesign it for the stampede
Long time Oilers fan here, I was so happy to Premier Danielle Smith, big time flames fan, publicly force the eco-terrorist mayor into the deal. I'm incredibly happy for Calgary and Alberta, mostly because it really pissed off the NPC crowd.
Well goodbye to all the Battle of Alberta memories there, just like when the Oilers left the Northlands Coliseum
Edmonton still has rexal place even after they moved to rogers place
I've never had a smile disappear so fast when you said the fate of the Dome. So much history, from national down to personal. I'm all for such a upgrade in facilities, but at the cost of destroying such a symbol of my beloved city? It's a bitter taste for sure
It really needs to happen though
I got to see a game before the Saddledome gets torn down
Sucks to see the Saddledome go, but not everything lasts forever unfortunately. Sometimes you just have to move on
As an Edmontonian, I am really happy that you guys are getting a new arena, you desperately need one in spite of how cool and iconic the saddle dome is, however i am upset with the funding, where was that for the oilers?? why are we paying for your stadium?? i understand it was a political move but it still bothers me
well different government at the time with leaders that werent as willing to invest in public infrastructure. Smith has stated that the same financial support is available to edmonton should there be a project for it. also helps that the city of calgary is using municipal funds to hold up their end of the deal meaning taxes and public fiscal responsibility will remain where it is at the moment. Calgary stampede is doing a land swap where CSEC will control the land the new arena is on and stampede will take over responsibility of the saddledome land.
Rogers has been great for Edmonton. You guys need a new arena or you lose the Flames. Build it and be happy, we are.
when they say ready for the 26/27 season, that means to expect it to be ready for the 27/28 season earliest 🤣
Change is the only constant inthe world today .
From Toronto... live in Kingston, now. I went to see Leaf games at Maple Leaf Gardens. It felt weird seeing the Air Canada Centre for the first time, but it eventually turned the area into a livable, workable and entertaining area. When you end up seeing that saddle crack like that, all logic becomes priority so much that even your mayor turned off her woke agenda for two minutes and then gets a deal done. It just had to happen. Good stuff....That broken saddle lol
Can't get behind the money handed over to billionaires. Been a STH before and longtime fan, but we are in a housing crisis and handing this kind of cash to someone who doesn't need it is a bad way to do things. Economic study after study has said stadiums do nothing for injecting cash into an economy. Edwards can afford his own place as far as I am concerned.
I’m an oilers fan in Calgary and believe me they need a new arena, it’s not even a question. Yes there’s memories there, but it’s horribly outdated and jsut feels tiny and overcrowded by modern arena standards.
I still am not happy about the deal the Calgary ownership group got and hate that it was an election based promise. The Calgary entertainment group should have to pay much more from the start instead of the province.
Im waiting for aew and wwe big ppvs and bigger concerts to come to cgy id also like to know if the stampeders are getting a new location too
It needed to be done the saddledome has been causing problems, It’s old and isn’t a very inviting arena this should favor the flames future and make Calgary a better destination for players
Hopefully it’s a new design from last one they were going to go with because that arena looked horrible!!!
wow im happy for you
So tired of the government subsidizing sports teams. These are private enterprises. Ffs.
Hey Calgary gets 300M and Edmonton got McDavid. Sounds fair to me.
Better late than never. An arena that should have been built ten years ago.