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In 2023, rumors of an [[NHL]] team returning to [[Atlanta]] began to emerge from [[ESPN]] analyst [[John Buccigross]] as hints were dropped about Atlanta coming back to the NHL for the first time since the [[Atlanta Thrashers]] left in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-05 |title=Insiders hint at 2 new NHL expansion teams. |url=https://www.hockeyfeed.com/nhl-news/insiders-hint-at-2-new-nhl-expansion-teams |access-date=2024-01-01 |website=HockeyFeed}}</ref> |
In 2023, rumors of an [[NHL]] team returning to [[Atlanta]] began to emerge from [[ESPN]] analyst [[John Buccigross]] as hints were dropped about Atlanta coming back to the NHL for the first time since the [[Atlanta Thrashers]] left in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-05 |title=Insiders hint at 2 new NHL expansion teams. |url=https://www.hockeyfeed.com/nhl-news/insiders-hint-at-2-new-nhl-expansion-teams |access-date=2024-01-01 |website=HockeyFeed}}</ref> |
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Then on December 29, 2023, fellow ESPN analyst [[Kevin Weekes]] officialy revealed details on the new project called The Gathering at South Forsyth which included an NHL-ready arena with a capacity of 18,000 for hockey and 20, 000 for concerts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://atlanta.urbanize.city/post/atl-hockey-nhl-franchise-expansion-forsyth-county-arena |title= Arena project 'full speed' ahead in hopes of landing NHL franchise |website= Urbanize Atlanta |date= December 29, 2023 |access-date = January 27, 2024}}</ref> |
Then on December 29, 2023, fellow ESPN analyst [[Kevin Weekes]] officialy revealed details on the new project called The Gathering at South Forsyth which included an NHL-ready arena with a capacity of 18,000 for hockey and 20, 000 for concerts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://atlanta.urbanize.city/post/atl-hockey-nhl-franchise-expansion-forsyth-county-arena |title= Arena project 'full speed' ahead in hopes of landing NHL franchise |website= Urbanize Atlanta |date= December 29, 2023 |access-date = January 27, 2024}}</ref> In January 2024, The Forsyth County voted 4 to 1 to move on the massive complex which will cost $1 billion.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/forsyth-county-officials-visit-nhl-potential-hockey-return-the-gathering/85-5cd55ede-9187-47bf-87dd-2a2c956d7d63|title= Members of Forsyth County development 'The Gathering' meet with NHL about potential team|website= 11 Alive|date = January 31, 2024 |access-date= March 20, 2024}}</ref> |
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| Location | Forsyth County, Georgia |
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| Owner | Vernon Krause |
| Type | Arena |
| Capacity | 18,500 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | TBD |
| Opened | TBD |
| Architect | FRCH Design Worldwide |
| Project manager | ASM Global |
| Tenants | |
| National Hockey League (TBD) | |
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| https://thegatheringatsouthforsyth.com/ | |
The Gathering is a proposed indoor arena to be located in Forsyth County in Atlanta, Georgia. It is planned to bring a NHL franchise to Atlanta for the first time since 2011.
History
In 2023, rumors of an NHL team returning to Atlanta began to emerge from ESPN analyst John Buccigross as hints were dropped about Atlanta coming back to the NHL for the first time since the Atlanta Thrashers left in 2011.[1]
Then on December 29, 2023, fellow ESPN analyst Kevin Weekes officialy revealed details on the new project called The Gathering at South Forsyth which included an NHL-ready arena with a capacity of 18,000 for hockey and 20, 000 for concerts.[2] In January 2024, The Forsyth County voted 4 to 1 to move on the massive complex which will cost $1 billion.[3]
References
- ^ "Insiders hint at 2 new NHL expansion teams". HockeyFeed. 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ "Arena project 'full speed' ahead in hopes of landing NHL franchise". Urbanize Atlanta. December 29, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Members of Forsyth County development 'The Gathering' meet with NHL about potential team". 11 Alive. January 31, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.