CFL Grey Cup Game Good For Business
Posted Nov 25, 2012 08:46:27 AM.
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The NHL lockout is dragging on and it not only affects players and executives, but also fans and the little guys in the sports industry.
Sports bars have been taking hits since the lockout began over two months ago.
Bill Siegfried, Director of Operations at Moose Winooski’s in Kitchener says since then they have been appealing to a different market and he’s expecting today’s Grey Cup game will provide a welcome boost in attendance.
He tells 570 News, they have also been “taking advantage of the Kitchener Rangers and the Kitchener Rangers bus program.”
He identified the overwhelming support of the Region to the Kitchener Rangers as well as the spike in CFL fans at sports bars.
“Everybody’s looking forward to the game tonight,” he said.
He said they’re expecting an increase in sales for today’s 100th Anniversary Grey Cup game, especially since the Toronto Argonauts are playing on home turf.
Siegfried also outlined the increase of interest in other sports, like basketball throughout this non-existent hockey season.
