Will NHL Return To Winnipeg?
- Saturday, March 5, 2011 7:35 PM
- Written By: Josh Marks
It is looking more likely that either Phoenix or Atlanta will be moving to Winnipeg, Manitoba. If both the Coyotes and Thrashers don't stay in their cities, then Quebec City could be next in line after Winnipeg. But there are other American cities that could compete with Quebec for a team. So perhaps no Nordiques, but probably yes to the Jets (or whatever they will be called).
The new Winnipeg team could play there as early as next season and would play their home games at MTS Centre (pictured, above). The downtown venue would be the smallest arena in the NHL at 15,015 seats. But the enthusiasm of the local population will not be lacking, unlike the half-empty arenas in Glendale and Atlanta. Win or lose, expect hockey-crazy Winnipeggers to support their team on and off the ice.
So what do you think? Will the NHL return to Winnipeg? Will it be Phoenix or Atlanta?
