Archive for January, 2007

Ownership/Stadium Question a Gordian Knot for Winnipeg

Sunday, January 21st, 2007 by Jon

The question of privatizing the ownership of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after 77 years of being in public hands has Winnipeggers in knots. Currently, there is one proposal on the table from David Asper to assume 100% control of the team in exchange for a $65 million investment into a new stadium/commercial complex. Is the exchange of ownership worth giving up to get a new stadium built? Is a bold, swift stroke the only solution to this problem?
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Stadium Deflation Leads to Future Debate

Saturday, January 13th, 2007 by Jon

When B.C. Place Stadium deflated after a large hole was torn in its air-supported roof during a storm January 5, it made national news. The last week has seen the work to repair the roof and find the cause of the rip and deflation given extensive coverage. Now the debate over the future of the stadium has started.
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OC Jottings

No jottings in the last 7 days. Here is a random jotting.

  • May 20, 2007
    Frustrated Pronger Lashes Out at Media →

    Discussing his one game suspension, Pronger attacked NHL officiating as being inconsistent and said the NHL should not be pressured into handing out suspensions by the Canadian media. I thought the suspension to Pronger was suspect as was the only penalty on the play, a major boarding penalty on Niedermayer. Referees see blood and something must be called it seems.

    Rule 44

    1. A minor or major penalty, at the discretion of the Referee, based upon the degree of violence of the impact with the boards, shall be imposed on any player who checks an opponent in such a manner that causes the opponent to be thrown violently in the boards.
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