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Calgary’s new Scotia Place joins ranks of iconic Canadian stadiums like Scotia Centre, Rogers Place, and Scotia Centre-Place (www.thebeaverton.com)
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“Like many hockey players, I’ve always dreamed of winning a Stanley Cup in a building named after my dad’s bank,” said Calgary Flames defenceman MacKenzie Weegar. “And now that dream can become a prudent marketing reality.”

Fans are also excited to see their tax dollars go towards a stadium named after an impersonal corporate behemoth.

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[–] DannyBoy@sh.itjust.works 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Thought this was real until I saw the community name.

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

~~Give it time~~

Never mind.

[–] Icalasari@fedia.io 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

How long until Scotia Place Ave. Place?

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 months ago

Construction is underway as we speak.

[–] turbodrooler@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

Don’t forget about Scotiabank Theatre

[–] jqubed@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I need to remember to send this one to my wife tomorrow

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

You want a reminder?

[–] jqubed@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Got it, thanks!

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago

Good, reading my comment back I was worried it sounded rude.