Wednesday February 4, 2004
Apparently, Richard Rodier, a Toronto based attorney, is looking to take over ownership of the Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario, and lure and NHL franchise to come play in it. We wonder how the Leafs and Sabres would feel about a thrid team imposing on their geographical areas? The relevant exerpts of the article are as follows:
Richard Rodier, who represents HHC Acquisition Corp., will appear before a committee of Hamilton's city council today with a proposal to take over the management of Copps Coliseum.
City councillor Terry Whitehead said Rodier's plan is to acquire an NHL team, move it to the Coliseum and then take over operation of the arena. He added the city is interested in the idea but remains cautious.
"We are all approaching this cautiously and with lots of cynicism because we have been down this road before," said Whitehead, who is also the vice chairman of the current operator, city-owned Hamilton Entertainment and Convention Facilities Inc., or HECFI
For more on this check out today's Globe and Mail
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