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Flames’ new arena to be ‘incredible,’ Commissioner says | NHL.com
- Bettman toured the Calgary construction site for Scotia Place and praised its progress.
- The arena is set to open in fall 2027 and features more bathrooms and amenities than the current Saddledome.
- Scotia Place could host World Cup of Hockey games in 2028 if Calgary is selected as a host city.
- Bettman praised Calgary’s hospitality and rabid fan base as strengths for hosting World Cup games.
- Bettman noted the arena’s size advantage, amenities, and layout as best practices considered from other arenas.
- The Flames’ new arena, Scotia Place, is part of Calgary's broader arena development ahead of 2027 opening.
- Bettman reiterated that host city decisions for 2028 World Cup are still under evaluation.
- Calgary and Edmonton have submitted a joint bid for hosting World Cup games in 2028.
- Bettman called Calgary a hospitable, fan-friendly destination for hockey events.
- The article also lists several other NHL updates from March 4, 2026, alongside the Bettman interview.
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