Senators not permitted to play game on Parliament Hill
A big dream appears to be dead for the Ottawa Senators.
The idea of an outdoor game being played on Parliament Hill has been nixed by the Government of Canada, according to Don Butler of the Ottawa Citizen.
The Senators had hoped to host a game on the hill in 2017 as part of the team's 25th anniversary celebration, the 100th anniversary of the NHL, and Canada's 150th birthday.
Full statement from Heritage Minister Melanie Joly's spokesman, nixing an outdoor NHL game on the Hill #ottnews pic.twitter.com/cFGYy6XUxk
— Michael Woods (@michaelrwoods) November 4, 2016
The logistics would have been difficult to manage, as a temporary stadium would've been needed to accommodate the event.
The Senators offered the following statement in response:
And here is the official statement from the Senators on not being able to host an outdoor game on Parliament Hill. pic.twitter.com/B0zg21Pvrz
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) November 4, 2016
The Senators may continue to explore the possibility an outdoor game, with TD Place Stadium, site of the 2017 Grey Cup, as the more logical venue.