Groundbreaking gives real hope for hockey in Fall of 2022, other opportunities for local sports community
Wednesday was an exciting day, a historic day as Oak View Group and its partners broke ground on their brand-new, $250 million dollar arena.
A privately funded project, this state-of-the-art facility will be home to the future AHL franchise, as well as other events that will be beneficial for the local community and beyond.
Tim Leiweke says in addition to @TheAHL hockey, @CoachellaArena will also host @ufc, boxing and @WWE. Endless possibilities and lot of excitement here at groundbreaking ceremony.
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) June 2, 2021
More from @CoachellaArena groundbreaking: the 2nd sheet of ice and training center will allow for local youth hockey and skating. @KESQ
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) June 2, 2021
The hope is that the future AHL franchise will be ready to drop the puck in the Fall of 2022, which is when completion for the arena is expected. The Seattle Kraken will make their NHL debut this year, Fall of 2021.
Stay with Sports Director Blake Arthur and KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage on this story as it develops.
