Biz Journal on New Sports Facility

[Halo]

Sounds like the Bucks are willing to provide a limited accommodation to UWM, but this quote is, well, curious. "...and UWM officials might agree to a new venue with 6,000 to 8,000 seats, said a UWM alum who is close to the situation."

Might agree? Exactly what leverage does UWM think they have here?

BB FRan?

[Goose85]

UWM can always rent out and play in the big arena if they feel there is a game where they will sell over 5,000 tickets.

[The Reptile]

UWM can always rent out and play in the big arena if they feel there is a game where they will sell over 5,000 tickets.

I suspect that the only dates in question are the dates for their conferences tournament which would allow them to be the host school. Since MSG is the home for the BET for now the only party that they will need to clear the building's schedule are the Bucks - who would likely accommodate given their plans and its impact on UWM. So, having their own building well in excess of their season attendance average is truly a red herring argument. They can get what they need fairly easily. Getting what they want (a gift) simply for appeasement is not likely to happen.

[IWB]

One thing that concerns me here is the lack of discussion for the Admirals. everything we are hearing is Bucks & Marquette. No, they are not an NHL franchise, they are AHL or minor league team, but they have been a long standing respected member of the community and deserve to be involved at some level. Will the new facility be designed to not include hockey? That would be a shame.

[AlexJesswein]

One thing that concerns me here is the lack of discussion for the Admirals. everything we are hearing is Bucks & Marquette. No, they are not an NHL franchise, they are AHL or minor league team, but they have been a long standing respected member of the community and deserve to be involved at some level. Will the new facility be designed to not include hockey? That would be a shame.

I took it as they will continue to play in the BC, a stadium designed for Hockey

[Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"]

I can't imagine the BC and a new arena co-existing, and if they did it would be a downtown disaster. Part of the problem Milwaukee has had is similar venues competing for the same events.

[Goose85]

I took it as they will continue to play in the BC, a stadium designed for Hockey

I don't think the BC will exist once the new facility is completed.
The newest Bucks owner, Michael Fascitelli, is a big time NY real estate developer. I think he will not only help with the new facility, but he may be a guy that helps the new owners with making some money relating to Milwaukee developments. First step could be buying and controlling the development around the new facility, starting with the BC.

I'd guess with MU looking at being a financial partner, the Bucks and MU get top billing. Now if the Admirals come to the table with money, who knows.

You would think the new facility would have ice, it just wouldn't be built for hockey.

[IWB]

Goose your last line is what I was looking for - I'm hoping the new facility is built for basketball not hockey, but that hockey can still be played there.

The minute the new facility is open for business the wrecking ball will make contact with the BC. The place needs millions in repairs, there is no way the state holds on to it.

[MU/Panther]

I suspect that the only dates in question are the dates for their conferences tournament which would allow them to be the host school. Since MSG is the home for the BET for now the only party that they will need to clear the building's schedule are the Bucks - who would likely accommodate given their plans and its impact on UWM. So, having their own building well in excess of their season attendance average is truly a red herring argument. They can get what they need fairly easily. Getting what they want (a gift) simply for appeasement is not likely to happen.

On the Horizon League Tournament dates. It's the weekend before the Big East regular season ends. The 2nd round is a Friday but the 1 & 2 seeds have a buy. The semi finals are on Saturday nights and that gets over 8,000 in attendance. The title game is at the remaining highest seed on that Tuesday.

[MU/Panther]

You got to think the Admirals will be 3rd on the list for the new arena. They play over 40 home games per year and average with all those dates 6,000 per game in attendance.