The Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre is a 7,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. The arena was expected to cost $64.7-million.[4] Construction began on September 24, 2007.[5] Its current tenant is the Abbotsford Heat, the Calgary Flames' American Hockey League affiliate.[6] Beginning in fall 2012, it will also be home to the BC Angels of the Lingerie Football League's Canadian Division.[7]
History [edit]
On September 25, 2006, Abbotsford council voted unanimously to hold a referendum asking voters to borrow $85-million to fund three community projects, including a new entertainment and sports centre.[8] The arena was approved by Abbotsford voters on November 25, 2006 with a 54.8% majority.[9]
Arena amenities [edit]
The arena has a capacity of 7,000 seats for hockey with room for expansion to 8,500. There are 300 club seats, 15 boxes, 20 private suites, and 2 party suites.[10]
References [edit]
- ^ Canadian inflation numbers based on Statistics Canada. "Consumer Price Index, historical summary". CANSIM, table (for fee) 326-0021 and Catalogue nos. 62-001-X, 62-010-X and 62-557-X. Last modified: 2011-01-25. Retrieved January 16, 2012
- ^ a b City of Abbotsford, B.C. bundles projects to get them done
- ^ PCL: Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre
- ^ City of Abbotsford (March 29, 2007). Plan A Financial Summary. Retrieved on April 11, 2007.
- ^ "Abbotsford Gets Lowdown on Entertainment and Sports Centre". Abbotsford Times. February 15, 2008.
- ^ "The HEAT is on for 2009-10 AHL season". Fraser Valley Sports & Entertainment Ltd. May 14, 2009. Retrieved May 14, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "LFL Canada Releases BC Team Name & Logo". www.lfl360.com. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
- ^ City of Abbotsford (February 12, 2007). Regular Update - Plan A: Week of February 12, 2007. Retrieved on April 7, 2007.
- ^ "Plan A". City of Abbotsford. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved April 7, 2007.
- ^ City of Abbotsford (March 29, 2007). Award Construction Contract for Plan "A" Projects. Retrieved on April 11, 2007.
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