Cranbrook, British Columbia The City of Cranbrook and the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club are pleased to announce that they have entered into a new lease agreement with no exit clause that will see the Kootenay ICE remain as long-term tenants in Cranbrooks Recplex.
Mayor Scott Manjak commented, City Council is very pleased with this new lease agreement and the renewal of our business relationship with the Kootenay ICE, who are important contributors to the economic wellbeing of our community.
Jeff Chynoweth, President/General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club says, I am extremely excited about todays announcement. It has always been our number one goal to remain in Cranbrook and this new lease will ensure that stability for the next 15 years. We are also very excited about our partnership with the City of Cranbrook and look forward to working with them on many exciting new projects in the future.
Cranbrook is proud to be the host city of the Kootenay ICE, 2000 league champions of the world-renowned Western Hockey League, and 2002 Memorial Cup champions.
Posted by Jeff Hollick at 1:04 PM
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yeah this takes a huge weight off the fans shoulders and now we can be sure our ICE are here to stay and like they always stated they have wanted to be here the whole time, they will be.
I have to admit i was getting a bit sceptical about what was going to happen here but I am one happy camper now.
Thanks to the Kootenay ICE organization for making my year!
how sweet it is, GO ICE GO.
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The lease agreement is wonderful news - BUT - It doesn't seem reasonable that parties would agree to a 15 year lease with some addendums to the agreement re attendance etc. Although the 2800 attendance clause appears to have been eliminated, what has taken its' place. A review of the lease, if available, would be necessary to review the fine print. How much are the taxpayers on the hook for? How much risk have the Ice taken?
Either way, I hope the stability is there now and we can move on. Lets get the fans out and support the club. It is probably the most valuable asset this community has right now.
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