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Originally Posted by someone123
Moncton did build an arena but it's smaller than the one built in Halifax 40 years earlier.
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Not significantly (8,800 seats vs 10,000 seats). The building is large enough for 10,000 seats, but the city chickened out and opted for larger seats and resulting decreased capacity to save money and improve fan experience. I can't say they were wrong. The Wildcats only sell the place out several times per year. The issue is really when the facility is used for concerts. These are frequently sold out.
Having the Avenir Centre makes it easier for touring acts to plan to visit the Maritimes. Almost everything that plays at the Scotia Bank Arena also comes to the Avenir Centre. As such, the lower capacity at the Avenir Centre hasn't been a hindrance, but I still wish they had stuck with 10,000. It's such a nice round number.
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