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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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[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Thought this was real until I saw the community name.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

~~Give it time~~

Never mind.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

How long until Scotia Place Ave. Place?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

Construction is underway as we speak.