The Arizona Coyotes unveiled images of their future home, which is currently under renovation, on Twitter on Monday, and they were the target of mockery from Internet users.
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Last week, the National Hockey League (NHL) organization said it had agreed with Arizona State University to play their home games in their 5,000-seat amphitheater for the next three campaigns. The contract also includes an option for the 2025-2026 season.
Several underlined the ridiculousness of the situation, considering that a team of the Bettman circuit plays in front of so few spectators. For comparison, five of the 18 teams in the Quebec Major Junior League play in amphitheatres that can accommodate more than 5,000 spectators.
“Is this a joke?” asked a user.
“Good thing you don’t have champion banners to hang from the ceiling because they would probably touch the ice,” another pointed out, referring to the smallness of the place.
“The NHL is pathetic to let this happen. This team should be in Quebec, Houston, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Saskatoon, Hamilton, Portland, Halifax or Salt Lake City instead of being in Arizona in an arena that has such a tiny capacity, “said a user of the network social.
Recall that the agreement that currently binds the city of Glendale and the Coyotes for the occupation of the Gila River Arena must end on June 30 after the team refused a 20-year extension.