Thoughts On Calgary Flames New Arena Design + New Info (Scotia Place)

[@Squatle]

As an Oilers fan, I'm really happy for you guys. It hasn't been easy for you guys lately and you could use a win. Hope this is a turning point for you guys.

[@jimbobbilly7653]

flames/oilers relationship gotta be the most batman/joker dynamic of the hockey teams lmao. love you too bro, the rivalry brings a lot of life to the sport.

[@EsspressoMan1]

Yes not only that but you guys only paid $ 490 million and 8 years later Calgary's dishing out 936 million LOL

[@DJFusia]

Some oilers fan you are LOL

[@Squatle]

@@DJFusia as an Oil fan, I’ve experienced what the Flames fans currently are and it’s not enviable. I’ll never cheer for Calgary, but when both teams are strong the BoA is a great treat

[@s0upra536]

I actually really appreciate this coming from an Oilers fan. Ever since we lost tkachuk an gaudreau, it has NOT been easy for us.

[@GodBlessTheFlames]

As a flames fan I wish we had enough space to keep the dome and build the new arena but its not possible sadly :( #ripthedome i was in the bathroom during the 2004 loss so i have some ptsd haha

[@coastaku1954]

That saddledome is literally falling apart, that's why it's being torn down

[@mdlouie]

It's not really about having enough space... the roof would need extensive work or even replacement if we were to keep it around for the long term, and that would cost a fortune. It is sad though.

[@TiggaTrey]

@@coastaku1954 yep its gonna be a parking lot on the skyline lol

[@BasePuma4007]

There is enough space, but the saddledome can't stay up forever. It's roof has a shelf life and we are approaching the end of that shelf life. There was an article in the Herald a couple years ago about a study that an engineering firm did on the saddledome, and they found that the steel cables imbedded in the perimeter of the roof that hold up the roof's tiles are quickly reaching the end of their life. The dome would require significant renovations beyond 2027 anyway. It needs to go and really it should have already been replaced.

[@BasePuma4007]

Also, the saddledome is an ugly dumpy looking building. I'm glad it's going to be gone for good. It's a massive shit stain on an otherwise beautiful skyline.

[@hibby21]

congrats to everyone in calgary, the new arena is much needed and will help the city. it's got a great look too

[@SSNESS]

30 years too late

[@JesusFriedChrist]

A great look? No, it looks terrible.

[@jasonbrophy7921]

Paying it off until 2120 no thanks

[@elephantknight8884]

Awesome looking building. I've only ever been to 4 games there, but each one is great memory. The name is a disappointment, but an expected one. Calgary won't be the same without the Saddledome, but a new building is sorely needed.

[@retiredguy7785]

Edmontonian and Oiler fan here, glad to see Calgary finally get a new arena after many missteps. It will help Edmonton as well as more entertainers will want to venture up here as there are 2 large arenas that can accommodate todays big concert needs. When I was working, my office was close to Rogers Place and it was fun to see it being built.

[@memorysometimers3067]

A lot of big bands never played in the saddle dome because of how it affected the acoustics of the sounds. AC/DC is one that’s never been there.

[@AlGrundauFlamesTroll]

@@memorysometimers3067 We can’t have frail senile old men performing in a barn that’s falling apart. They’re better off performing at Rogers place than the Saddledump. BWAHAHAHA who even listens to AC/DC? They’re irrelevant unlike Nickleback

[@Stickzoldchannelgotdeleted12]

The dome will be torn down sadly as a Calgarian we don’t have enough space for two arenas

[@GriffinKuechle]

I live in calgary and am so hyped for this new arena even though I am a dyhard OIlers fan

[@TheBEARofHIGHWAY1]

Exactly the same. Go Oilers but living in Calgary the Saddledome is a joke.

[@craigsimpson1230]

You don't deserve it. Horrible city with even worse people.

[@Circletakesthejake]

Same boat - Can't wait for some battle of AB's here

[@AlGrundauFlamesTroll]

@@TheBEARofHIGHWAY1Having the Cowtown lames the biggest joke in all of sports around despite their failures is an even bigger joke. Fold the franchise and move them to Houston only one team runs alberta. I’m sure you know who that team is

[@user-mk5ui7ij1d]

​@@AlGrundauFlamesTroll Хрен твоему хьюстону а не команду у Калгари своя история они были чемпионы 1989 году так какого хрена они должны переезжать в другой город в Канаде и так всего 7 команд

[@winningalways22]

Ay man, just wanted to say I been watching your vids the last few months and I appreciate your insight. Keep it up

[@melaniecongram4618]

I live in Calgary and I wanna play in the NLL and It's sad that I won't play in the saddledome

[@shmooveyea]

Saddle Dome is iconic. New renderings are soulless as usual.

[@darrenh6169]

Agreed. I don't want the new arena at all. They put millions into the Saddledome getting her ready after the floods in 2013. It's a unique structure that fits Calgary's Stampede motif. I don't plan on ever going to the new arena.

[@Squatle]

@@shmooveyea oh but you make up for the soulless rendering by having an arena named after a corporation 😁 /s

[@Purplexity]

@@darrenh6169 gatekeeping yourself out of games and concerts over nostalgia is brainrot to the fullest

[@gambiit08]

@@darrenh6169 it sucks ass for concerts though

[@Bramptin]

I'm excited, this arena looks like it's gonna be so sweet. The Dome will be missed obviously, it's one of the most iconic buildings in Calgary, but this is more than needed by the Flames and the City of Calgary. Just the Flames dressing room alone was embarrassing when you see what our rivals have just north of us. 2027 can't come soon enough!

[@MrZics]

I am thrilled for the new design! For context on the flame exterior: It's a white/grey metal finish with ribs creating fire shapes. During the night fire is projected onto it.

[@alfiesmullet1311]

Looks real nice, gunna be a great addition for the city of Calgary! Hoping the Sens get to unveil the design for their new arena soon!

[@pepecopter]

The new arena is great for the city and the team, my only disappointment is Scotia getting the naming rights

[@TjayK2]

Ticket prices are about to go up because of the lowered capacity. I think they did you dirty in that aspect.

[@geoffreygoldsmith7909]

This looks great!! So happy for Calgarians and Southern Alberta, in general! Losing the Flames would’ve been horrible for the region. Good things come to those who wait!

[@aansonn]

I know the Saddledome looks like a giant pringle but as a born and raised Calgarian it has always been an iconic landmark of the City. You feel the hype walking up to the building on game nights. It has a very authentic sporting atmosphere and it will be dearly missed. Soo happy that the boys will get a proper dressing room too.

[@Skynexstar]

Design is way better than I thought it would be. Arena is gonna be sick but I am not looking forward to the same insane food and beer price hikes that Edmonton got hit with for their new arena.

[@JesusFriedChrist]

Way better??????? Are you out of your mind? It’s a monstrosity.

[@AlGrundauFlamesTroll]

@@JesusFriedChrist And the fLames getting bent over in their new barn by McJesus, German Jesus and co will be a travesty

[@wm9312]

I worked on the Saddledome construction. The only reason it was built like that was the hokey Stampede angle. Every one knew it was impractical for concerts. I'll not shed a tear.

[@Canman99]

Wasn't it more for the lack of pillars common in arenas at the time?

[@teamrustic1657]

Ngl as an oilers fan I’m kinda pissed on how the government is helping pay for it when in Edmonton it was a lot different but I think it looks really good

[@kieran_hancock]

It's probably just a money thing. The saddledome hosts nhl games, lacrosse, concerts, and of course the stampede. Rogers Place is similar but it just is nowhere near the same level because of the stampede.

[@nathanlarson1868]

⁠the money thing is a billionaire did not want to pay for his own business expenses, and the UCP needed to buy votes. We defunded firefighters and watched Jasper burn to the ground

[@dcbourne]

I really like this new arena design. I am sad to see the Saddledome go, as it was a bucket list item of mine to see a Flames game in Calgary, but alas i won’t make a trip to Calgary for a few more years.

[@STEPHENisSTEPHEN]

I’m excited for the new arena. I hate the dome i’m over 6feet so the seating is really uncomfortable after some time i hope they provide more room if there lowering the capacity

[@dirk903]

It ain't the Saddle Dome, so I don like it haha Cool concept honestly. I hope it ends up looking like the concept art and doesn't explode in unexpected costs

[@SaudiChimp]

as a bruins fan, i feel like i have been hearing about a new arena for the flames for like 5 years at this point glad they have finally broke ground on one, it looks sick and cant wait to see it finished

[@BenGardiner1]

I'm going to really miss the 'Dome, so many good memories especially with the Johnny Chuky years recently and dome foams up in press level. Just a great barn, maybe comparable to the 'smells like hockey' feel of the Joe Louis on a smaller scale

[@DynastyShooter21]

Grew up in the city and never got to see a game live in the Gaudreau/Monahan/Tkachuk era. I can't express how depressing that was when the team imploded after the Oilers series. I have 3 years to get back out to the dome from the Okanagan but its unfortunately low on my list of priorities. Watching games live was great for atmosphere but watching the game from my couch is a better hockey viewing experience imo.

[@mcmanus7]

It looks good but I just hope it actually turns out as rendered. Rogers place ended up more or less very similar to renderings but they had to change some key elements. Also hope that they don't make the same mistake with washrooms.

[@iamthecatalyst.]

If it’s an outdoor bar it’ll probly have the standing heaters all around so it’ll be comfortable.

[@shanerboy9593]

The design is a slay. Plus they covered all bases.

[@MrZics]

Things I've seen: 1. eight bathrooms on the main concourse (Likely split four for each gender) 2. Three restaurants and one cafe in the food hall. (1 fancy restaurant, 1 regular sit-down, 1 sports bar) 3. Club/Suite entries separate from the concourse so they aren't taking up space like they do in Rogers Place 4. Saddledome Mask is relocated to the Team Store 5. Community Rink is underground with a plaza over top

[@kimepp2216]

I like the cauldron or the forge

[@cameronclemente7773]

As an AVS fan congrats on the new arena Flames

[@seen48]

Not sure why they would not put the same amount of seats? 1000 (ish) less seats is a LOT of money for 41 home games. Halos they are getting a new building. Going to try my best to get out there to see a game before the new building is done.

[@David.Binoya]

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the new coach hiring for the CBJ. Columbus may not be the biggest market but seeing more blue jackets content would be really cool

[@icewyre]

The Cauldron sounds sweet

[@the.albertan]

Furnace sounds better tbh

[@Echo227]

I love that we are finally getting a new arena but I’m a bit sceptical about the name about it.

[@I_amTurok]

They need a dart section. Nothing worse then being at a game or anything having a beer and not being able to smoke a cig or joint. No reentry is ok but let me smoke a doob😂

[@quakerdaddy5237]

smoking stunts your growth

[@Thexkidd]

Looks good. I wish they could change their uniforms a little.

[@CANMONQUE]

Will miss the Saddledome in the skyline. The new design uninspired but maybe I was asking too much from Calgary.

[@JesusFriedChrist]

It looks hideous, not merely uninspired. Just another “modern” monstrosity.

[@RoseCityRebel]

Excited for the new arena as a Calgary based Leafs fan, but I hope we have water by then😂

[@DeathMammoth91]

We will now officially call this arena the "FirePLACE". Because screw these corporations for trying to make us call these arenas by their coporate names.

[@logancad]

Heard some people are also nick naming the new arena the fire place

[@frankzasadny1898]

What’s more important, a new water main or a new arena?

[@shanerboy9593]

It looks better then the Bed Pan they built in Edmonton

[@remimk]

Scotia Arena was right there 😭 was the name already taken??

[@liamvanheddegan9778]

The cauldron is deadly

[@borat9108]

The city is growing, but the number of seats is decreasing? Sound very smart. Expect sky-high ticket prices accompanied by crappy beer and food.

[@JesusFriedChrist]

Yeah, the city is like twice as big as it was when the Saddledome opened, which is why we need less seats, not more HONK 🤡. I’d we also need the new arena to be a disgustingly hideous “modern” design rather than doing something smart, simple, and maybe even a little bit elegant. I don’t think a single person in this city would complain if they rebuilt the Saddledome, but bigger and better.

[@DAMNDANNY88]

Cauldron‼️ Cauldron‼️ Cauldron‼️

[@stephenphillips6245]

Why does the building have a flat topped crew cut... LoL

[@JesusFriedChrist]

I know. It looks terrible. We clearly weren’t the laughingstock of the NHL enough before, we REALLY needed to be an even bigger joke. I suppose it suits us though, a JOKE stadium for a JOKE team.

[@stephenphillips6245]

@@JesusFriedChrist Great Ball of fire .. LoL

[@billmitchell6575]

@@JesusFriedChristyou’re crazy. Design looks great. Chill dude

[@dicmccoy]

As an Oilers fan, I would love to see Calgarians get a new arena. It's more than deserved. Let's just hope they give it a cool name. The Saddledome was a cool name. Scotia Place sounds like a generic name. They can at least put some effort into naming it.

[@Canman99]

Some of the potential nicknames I've heard today are "The Cauldron" (which is what the designers called the portion on top) and "The Fireplace."

[@dicmccoy]

@@Canman99 The Cauldron has a nice ring to it.

[@trollo_ed8869]

So for my comment, I do like the design on the New Arena but the one thing I'm disappointed about is the Name. It just make it sound like Calgary made a Deal with Edmonton to have a Copy of their Arena Name (Rogers Place) and just edit to Scotia Place. That's the only thing I hate about it.

[@user-sf8vm2zn2z]

this new arena is going to be fire (no pun intended) the battle of Alberta will be hitting a new high once this arena comes into use. i cant wait.

[@nep401]

They should also MUST keep the goal horn. The best in the league even as a Kraken follower

[@CS97660]

Panthers watch partys are going to go crazy there

[@asphotographics]

I think it should be nicknamed The BBQ or possibly The S’more. Hopefully it’s not a dumpster fire. As a Calgarian I’m happy for the Flames but I’ll never be inside it, so as long as the ice looks good on TV, whatever.

[@insansiregar6158]

Which better compared to Edmonton Oilers Rogers Place?

[@CurtisDavis-ok1eq]

How Expert-Like An Approval, Here!

[@visionquest520]

Good for calgary from an Edmontonian. Bout dam time lol.😊

[@cezmystic]

Name the area around the arena; The Fire District. Edmonton has the Ice District.

[@wiimshii]

more stadium vids

[@charger52]

We can call the new arena the ring of fire

[@ahintea]

smaller than the saddle dome? damn i thought it would bring more big artist here rather than deadmonton, guess not

[@JesusFriedChrist]

Yeah, our city has like twice as many people as when the Saddledome was built, so let’s build a new one that’s smaller 🤡 and looks like shit 🤡 Our taxpayers are forming out hundreds of millions of dollars for THAT? Fuck that. Good thing I don’t pay taxes. No fucking way I will be paying for that. The government can take me to jail, I’m still not going to pay.

[@quakerdaddy5237]

@@JesusFriedChrist lol tell us you make no money without telling us you make no money

[@derekcox6531]

I have to say,i don’t really understand why they’re replacing a 19000 seat arena with a brand new arena that accommodates fewer people. It seems pretty apparent that the new arena will have a crap load of boxes for companies and rich ppl,and even fewer seats for average joes. I may be wrong,but it seems dumb to build a new event centre that holds fewer ppl than the saddle does.

[@monumentaltravel3745]

Great for play off games. The entire city can get together outside.

[@JaminSpanky-xt4zw]

They should of made a new Arena that can handle up to 30,000 people cause the city of Calgary gotten a lot bigger

[@MassimoMaiorano]

The Scotiabank saddle dome will have the same treatment of maple leaf gardens!!! (turned into a shopping center

[@JasonMtl1981]

looks nice

[@doctorwho3029]

Well , I am a oilers fan just state the obvious But I'm gonna say the cauldron just looks very nice. And I kind of figured it was kind of time for a new place Kind of sad about the saddledome going away though.I hope some of the seats End stuff from the saddle dome.Get auction off to charity Truly sad to see the saddle dome kind of go away It's an icon of calgary But I hope somebody makes Small version of the saddle dome As of a tribute to the stadium

[@spencermatthews5942]

A new building to watch the Flames continually lose in at even further inflated prices!

[@user-yl5rl7tg2j]

where the fuck is edmonton's money? this is literally just to get the premiere re-elected

[@karentookthekids7254]

As a Toronto native, I really wanted us to build a new arena for the raptors. Scotiabank arena just isn’t it anymore

[@Warsasquatch]

Should be a giant cowboy hat

[@Notvassyvr]

its like the coyotes arena situaton but successful

[@genehauser9217]

All they need now is a Hockey team that can make the playoffs

[@SevenCompleted]

so why do we need a new arena if it holds less people.

[@scottdixon4495]

As long as I don't have to hold some dudes hand every time I go to take a piss, it's a win.

[@CLo-ly1ic]

Three years to rebuild and draft Gavin McKenna!!!GO FLAMES GO!!!

[@ZACKMAN2007]

All say it. Looks better than Edmonton's

[@GeminiJay]

As a Calgarian, we’re gonna have to go with Furnace. This ain’t Harry Potter

[@thedreamisstilldead]

Make the billionaires pay for it. I don't care what it looks like.

[@josephhead834]

Geez it’s look like a stadium

[@IamKingSleezy]

New arenas are always awesome, good on the city of Calgary for going through with this I was afraid they would move them somewhere else in Canada or the US

[@Evan-hockputer]

Oiler fan here, can't wait to see the new arena.

[@KiwiLee-Chee]

Definitely gonna miss the saddledome, but as an employee at the saddledome, it's lost it's magic due to me being there so often... But I'm sure as hell gonna miss the place, even though the new one looks amazing, it will take a while to get used to saying "the place" or "scotia place", compared the saying " the dome. But 3 seasons left with the old barn they'll definitely be good ones 🥲

[@cheynebest7028]

The Forge 🤌

[@newvintage1554]

Rub your eye a little and the top looks like lamp shade

[@shanebracken8358]

Please don’t get rid of the Flames. Losing the Coyotes was bad enough

[@Anticipat0r]

should have just copy the saddledom design .

[@Canman99]

I love the saddledome, but absolutely not. The shape/height of the roof was a big reason certain major concerts could not take place here.

[@JasonMtl1981]

@@Canman99 whats the roof has to do with the concerts not taking place ?

[@Canman99]

@@JasonMtl1981 a lot of the stage setups used by modern concerts for big names were too large for the lower roof in comparison to other arenas.

[@Anticipat0r]

@@Canman99 just make it more modern u goof not rocket science lol keep the same desgin

[@Canman99]

@@Anticipat0r The design was the problem, dude.

[@EsspressoMan1]

So let me get this straight we will have a smaller capacity Arena than the saddledome as Calgary grows and grows for the next 40 years and it still won't be paid off by then😂

[@travisdrawsstuff]

I'll be able to check it out once since I have 2 kidneys.

[@rogwar95]

Im glad Calgary is finally getting a new arena but the design looks like it will age about as well as milk

[@higgy04]

Yay!!! The 'Cowboy Hat' will be bigger than Rogers Place (even though it's a difference of 53 seats!). I guess Nickel-puke will have a residency as their only 'Top Tier Concert' playing since they were the only concert shown in the presentation video 😠🤮 I was hoping the arena was going to be called 'Rogers Garden' since the Flames have a lower tier commitment with Rogers Sports and Media.

[@quakerdaddy5237]

shhhh

[@higgy04]

I’m sure Rogers Place will figure out a way to add 54 seats thanks to my big mouth

[@Slurpee_Burger]

Its the fire place

[@mikechrest6997]

Great for Calgary , bring in real concerts and it was time

[@johnburns9634]

We drink Slurpee’s in minus 40. 😉

[@chady7009]

Not a fan of the new arena. The Dome has character, this looks like every generic modern corporate building. Plus the Dome getting torn down, not a fan for sure.

[@albertatundra]

Such a waste of money

[@JasonMtl1981]

ok maybe the flames should lose there nhl team instead right ...

[@enderboygamer3248]

Erielly simallar to the yotes plan 🥴🥴

[@coastaku1954]

Except this time the city is actually supported by the city the team plays in

[@mjtt12]

"New design" and shows an arena from 1962

[@NishantMehrotra]

Looks mega

[@JesusFriedChrist]

It’s mega ugly. Smaller than the Saddledome and a hideous modern design.

[@NishantMehrotra]

@@JesusFriedChrist Thanks Debbie Downer.

[@DJFusia]

Roger's Place kicks it's ass and we didn't use taxpayers money to build it only so the wealthy owners could reap the benefits!!!! GOOO OILERS GOOO !!!!