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The Opening Of The Multi-Purpose Arena In 1975

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Cam Miller 🎥
Feb 11, 2025
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In March of 1973, Brian Heekin, head of the Cincinnati Hockey Club Corp was confident his meeting with NHL officials would lead to Cincinnati obtaining a franchise.

While the already NHL approved Kansas City franchise was running into obstacles such as lawsuits over a publicly funded arena, Heekin was ready to announce that the new Cincinnati NHL club w…

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