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So the Goldeyes are playing as a road team only this season, based out of Fargo. I'm amazed that Katz is agreeing to this seeing that several AA teams are simply sitting out the season and waiting for next year. I wonder what the rationale is? The hope that maybe they can get the OK to play at home somewhere along the line? Or is the cost of shutting down and starting up again next year greater than just playing as a road team? Either way, it's interesting.

That said, the team will still be accessible via streaming. I understand that AA games are available online via PPV, but I would imagine that only a small hardcore of Goldeyes fans will be taking advantage of that option.

All in all it's unfortunate news for downtown Winnipeg. Goldeyes games tend to liven up the area around Shaw Park on summer nights and weekend days when it's usually really quiet around that part of the Exchange District.