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The future of women’s hockey in Ottawa could depend on the Lansdowne 2.0 bid

The future of women’s hockey in Ottawa could depend on the Lansdowne 2.0 bid

City council will vote on Lansdowne 2.0 this fall. If it goes through, the arena would have over 1,800 fewer seats, which could impact the Ottawa Charge Women's Hockey team

If Lansdowne 2.0 is passed by city council this fall, one of the biggest changes to the site would be the loss of seating. The arena at TD Place would go from around 8,000 seats to about 5,500.

That could be a concern for the women’s hockey team, the Ottawa Charge, which saw four sold-out games during its inaugural season, and another two during the playoffs.

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