It’s too early to predict the economic impact of October’s Heritage Classic and alumni hockey games on the city but that hasn’t stopped local hoteliers, restaurateurs and shop owners from making sure their cash registers are in working order.
Regardless of how many people come in from out of town to attend the games, the benefit to the economy is expected to be well into seven figures and probably higher.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup from last year is the economic high-water mark with an economic impact of $35.9 million.
The Winnipeg Jets will play the Edmonton Oilers in an outdoor regular season game at Investors Group Field on Oct.