Halifax Stadium Discussion

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I responded to that article in the Atlantic CFL thread.

The article is very odd in that they talk about important things like population growth and corporate support then mostly ignore that when it comes to Moncton and Halifax. They also fail to show that Moncton would get more support from nearby areas or show that that support is more important than having a local population that is three times larger.

To present a compelling case I think you have to look at what the hinterlands of other CFL teams look like and where the money comes from in terms of local vs. regional market. Saying that Moncton is the "Hub City" so people will drive 5 hours each way from Edmundston to see a game does not cut it. Vaguely stating that 400,000 isn't enough for the CFL does not explain away the seemingly huge advantage of having three times the local population base.

They may or may not be correct but either way they have not produced a compelling argument.

The one clear advantage Moncton has is its stadium, but that is pretty minor because it is only a low cost facility with track that is not currently suitable for the CFL. If Halifax builds even the most modest stadium that is being considered it will be a significantly better facility.