Ottawa Charge to Not Play at Lansdowne Arena, PWHL Confirms

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announced that the Ottawa Charge will not play at the newly planned TD Place arena, citing insufficient seating capacity as the primary concern. The redevelopment plan approved by the Ottawa city council reduces the arena’s capacity by about 3,000 seats, which Charge executive director Amy Scheer stated would be detrimental to the team, as they averaged over 5,775 fans during week games. Scheer expressed a desire to remain in Ottawa but criticized the city’s handling of negotiations. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe confirmed ongoing discussions between the league and OSEG regarding lease negotiations, emphasizing the need for a solution.

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