For three days in the beginning of June it has become an annual tradition… The streets of Montreal shut down and the latest ‘habs-hockey’ talk is put to the side for the week to welcome the world’s racing elite and indulge in the luxurious world of Formula 1 racing. 2017 marks the 50th Canadian Grand … More 2017: 50 years of Formula 1 in Canada
It’s been 29 years since Calgary welcomed the world during the 1988 Winter Olympics. Those games have been since remembered for their success, not only in terms of execution, but also for the bottom line. The ’88 Calgary Games were one of the most expensive (yet profitable) Olympics ever held, as the organizing committee generated … More Calgary sets sights on potential 2026 Winter Games bid
2017 is set to become a milestone for Canadians. Not only is the country celebrating its sesquicentennial, or 150th birthday, but this year also has some marquee sports events fixed into the calendar. From historic annual traditions to first-time occasions, there will be no shortage of high-profile sports across the country over the next 12 … More 2017 Preview: Canada’s 150th marking its place in Sport
There are some in the broadcast industry who would consider poker on sports television to be nothing more than “filler” content, used simply to bridge the gap in the afternoons between lunch hour radio simulcasts and the first of the early evening live sportscasts. But a Calgary company is gambling on the increasing popularity of … More PokerVision Places Bet on TV Gaming as 2017 Launch Confirmed
At Toronto FC’s annual season ending media availability at the MLS club’s training ground in north Toronto, player after player looked despondent as they were asked to reflect on the team’s shootout loss to Seattle Sounders in the MLS Cup final before over 36,000 fans at BMO Field a mere 60 hours earlier. But as … More The Business of Winning is Number One Priority for Toronto FC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the National Hockey League (NHL) have had their back-and-forths for what seems forever now. Professional hockey players from the NHL have participated in the Winter Olympics consistently since the Nagano Games in 1998. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman last month determined a fee for player participation in Pyeongchang 2018 and the NHL … More The NHL’s Olympic Saga
When Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment made the decision in 2014 to pursue a $150M two-year, two-phase expansion and redevelopment of Toronto’s BMO Field, it was with the hope that the new-look stadium would host significant sporting events that would impact in a positive way on the overall fan experience. I don’t believe even MLSE’s … More Revamped BMO Field Showcased as Preeminent Canadian Sports Destination
Even as Grey Cup Final tickets for as little as $89 were still being offered on the league’s official website less than 60 hours before the game, CFL Commissioner Jeffrey Orridge insisted the 9-team Canadian Football League “is a big deal”. That phrase summed up Orridge’s closing statements in his annual “State of the League” … More CFL Commissioner Orridge Endorses More Fan Engagement in State of the League Address
A new sports survey, commissioned by the highly respected US publication, SportsBusiness Journal, has found soccer fans to be the most dedicated and engaged supporters among seven major North American professional sports leagues and American college sports. The goal of the “Sports Fan and Engagement Study”, released by Simmons Research, was to give clients an … More New Study Shows Soccer Supporters Most Engaged Sports Fans
Three prominent Canadian sports executives were in the news this week for leading initiatives that could develop into lucrative partnerships and help establish significant legacies within their respective organizations. Arizona Coyotes President and CEO Anthony LeBlanc of Thunder Bay, ON, has reached an agreement with Arizona State University to develop a new sports complex east … More Canadian Sports Executives Head up Game-changing Initiatives
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