2007

[Tinner]

In 2007, the Allan Cup has been confirmed in Alberta, also the Telus Cup (national midget AAA) is in Alberta, city to be announced (Red Deer is Bidding) and the memorial cup is in the west.

Who do think will be the successful bidder? as the memorial cup host.

There's talk that Red Deer will bid

All that said, the month of April 2007 could be a very exspensive month for a diehard hockey fan who lives in the area.

[IceMan]

Long time hockey fan, new WHL fan ..... why is it that not every team in the WHL Bids for the Memorial cup when it's our leagues turn to host it?

I'd think that there's not a team/city out there that wouldn't want it. But I read somewhere that so far only one QMJHL team has bid for next year's event. Is there an entry fee or something ?

[grumphy]

Long time hockey fan, new WHL fan ..... why is it that not every team in the WHL Bids for the Memorial cup when it's our leagues turn to host it?

I'd think that there's not a team/city out there that wouldn't want it. But I read somewhere that so far only one QMJHL team has bid for next year's event. Is there an entry fee or something ?

Rink size, (seating capacity)

[wango tango]

I've heard Saskatoon will be bidding to be the host.

Doing a process of elimination among teams in the Eastern Conference...

Brandon - capacity too small.
Regina - held it last time Mem Cup was in the Eastern Conference, so out.
Prince Albert - capacity too small.
Moose Jaw - capacity too small.
Saskatoon - I'd be surprised if the city/team didn't put in a bid.

Calgary - could bid especially if the NHL mess is still unresolved.
Lethbridge - capacity too small.
Medicine Hat - capacity too small.
Swift Current - capacity too small.
Red Deer - successful track record of hosting events.

It could be a competition between Red Deer and Saskatoon for the 2007 Memorial Cup.

[Rebel66]

Calgary - could bid especially if the NHL mess is still unresolved.


It could be a competition between Red Deer and Saskatoon for the 2007 Memorial Cup.

I would totally expect that the Hitmen would bid for the event and they would be given serious consideration given the capacity of their building. I'm sure the league would see dollar signs in their eyes in this case.

[grumphy]

I would agree------would be very suprised if Calgary did not bid and if they do would be very, very suprised if they didn't get it

[Chipper]

I would totally expect that the Hitmen would bid for the event and they would be given serious consideration given the capacity of their building. I'm sure the league would see dollar signs in their eyes in this case.

The bigest problem biding on the Memorial cup In NHL rinks is that they can't guaranty the dates needed to put it on. I the flames go far in the playoffs they can't comit to the whole tournament cause they would need the ice themeselves for the nhl games, If there were no conflicts Calgary would be a shoe in for it

[Orv]

I've heard Saskatoon will be bidding to be the host.

Doing a process of elimination among teams in the Eastern Conference...

Brandon - capacity too small.
Regina - held it last time Mem Cup was in the Eastern Conference, so out.
Prince Albert - capacity too small.
Moose Jaw - capacity too small.
Saskatoon - I'd be surprised if the city/team didn't put in a bid.

Calgary - could bid especially if the NHL mess is still unresolved.
Lethbridge - capacity too small.
Medicine Hat - capacity too small.
Swift Current - capacity too small.
Red Deer - successful track record of hosting events.

It could be a competition between Red Deer and Saskatoon for the 2007 Memorial Cup.

I'm really confused why you have capacity too small put down for so many teams but they aren't too much smaller than Red Deer.

I'm going to use Lethbridge for an example. I've found a few different numbers for capacity but what is Red Deer's rink hold 5858? (that's one number I found but they are all similar). Lethbridge holds around 5479. That's not too much of a difference. Where is the line that makes Red Deer big enough and the rest too small?

I'm pretty sure that Lethbridge will make a bid for the Memorial Cup. They put in a bid last time and people around here were pretty confident that they were going to get it. There were rumblings that one reason the 'Canes didn't or wouldn't get the Memorial Cup is because Bryan Maxwell was in charge and was not liked by the committee. Whether that is true or not I don't know. I'm also pretty sure that last time they made a bid Enmax said that they would install a big video screen as well as extra seating (at the end with the curtain) if Lethbridge got it. Also whether that was completley legit or not is debatable. All in all I think they could put together a good bid to go compete with Red Deer, Calgary and Saskatoon.

[The_Vulk]

Rink size should not be in the equation.

Remember, both Calgary and Vancouver where bidding to host the Memorial Cup that eventually went to Kelowna.

The team, and how strong it is (looks to be) is also a consideration.

Which then begs the question, should the host city's team be automatically in the tournament?

The NFL and the CFL don't do that, but they do have host cities for the championship game.

[Shinyshoes]

I'm really confused why you have capacity too small put down for so many teams but they aren't too much smaller than Red Deer.

I'm going to use Lethbridge for an example. I've found a few different numbers for capacity but what is Red Deer's rink hold 5858? (that's one number I found but they are all similar). Lethbridge holds around 5479. That's not too much of a difference. Where is the line that makes Red Deer big enough and the rest too small?

Red Deer's Rink, when built, was built to be able to expand to just over 10,000 Seats. If Red Deer did bid, and get the 2007 Memorial Cup (Which i cant see happening) Im quite sure they would put the expanded seating into at least 1 end of the rink to bring the capacity to around 8000. From what I remember in Lethbridge, It would be Damn hard to put in extra seating there.....


As for the actual bid, I cant see it happening. Ever Since Sutter Took over the Rebels, He has said he doesnt want to host the memorial cup, because if his boys are going to play in the MC, they are going to earn their way there. On the other hand, Brandon Sutter (his son) is set to make the Rebels next year, and Brent Sutter the Father might convince Brent Sutter the Coach/GM/Owner that it might be better to secure a birth in the MC for his boy than chance it by winning the WHL.

Just my thoughts...