When will it get better for banks? Nov 24, 2008
If it seems as if the VIP boxes at the Air Canada Centre are a little roomier these days, it is probably because the guest list has been whittled down, along with the wine selection, by the suite's blue-chip hosts ... Given this risk and the serious economic consequences of the banking crisis, it may be viewed as appropriate that premiere events at the Air Canada Centre are becoming notable for the scarcity of bank executives, who earn up to 500 times more than staff at the arena. (Financial Post)
Leafs honor Clark, but lose to Blackhawksin OT Nov 23, 2008
They looked every bit like a rebuilding team after taking a three-goal lead over the Chicago Blackhawks, but they let it slip away on a special Saturday night at Air Canada Centre. While there was no hint of stage fright after watching Clark's No. 17 raised to the rafters before the game, the signs of inexperience started to show in the third period. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Late push carries Red Wings over Flames Nov 23, 2008
Chicago has won its last four over the Maple Leafs, and three straight at Air Canada Centre. The Blackhawks are in the midst of their second-longest road trip of the season and still have games against San Jose, Anaheim and Los Angeles before returning to the United Center on December 3. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Leafs raise Clark's No. 17 Nov 23, 2008
The former Maple Leafs captain watched his No. 17 raised to the rafters at Air Canada Centre on Saturday night, completing a journey that started when the team drafted him first overall in 1985. Clark's 15-year NHL career took him to other cities but his heart always remained in Toronto. (Globe and Mail)
Rested Sharks blast travel-worn Capitals Nov 23, 2008
BLACKHAWKS 5, MAPLE LEAFS 4 (OT), at Toronto -- David Bolland scored 49 seconds into overtime to give the Blackhawks a win after the Maple Leafs retired Wendel Clark's No. 17 to the rafters at Air Canada Centre. BRUINS 3, CANADIENS 2 (SO), at Montreal -- Blake Wheeler scored in the shootout and Tim Thomas stopped all three Montreal attempts to give Boston a win over the Canadiens, who retired Patrick Roy's No. 33 jersey in a pre-game ceremony. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Raptors thumbnails Nov 23, 2008
When, where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto. TV, radio: CSN, WEEI (850). (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Two routes to the rafters Nov 22, 2008
A little later at the Air Canada Centre, the Maple Leafs will pay tribute to Wendel Clark, their former captain, the humble, plain-spoken farm boy from Saskatchewan, who once helped lead the team within a game of the Stanley Cup finals, as close as they've come in 41 years, and who was often a single point of light during the team's darkest days. Both affairs will be dewy-eyed love-ins, though the ceremony here will also inspire more complex emotions because of the events of Dec. 2, 1995. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Hot Box: TV worth talking about Nov 20, 2008
The stage show will stop at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto on Friday, Feb. 13. Tickets go on sale at noon Saturday at Ticketmaster. (Toronto Star)
Lakers try to rebound vs. Bulls Nov 19, 2008
Miami has alternated wins and losses over its last six games and suffered a 107-96 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday at Air Canada Centre in the opener of a short two-game road swing. Dwyane Wade had a game-high 29 points and added eight assists while rookie Michael Beasley had 13 points and six boards for the Heat, who are just 1-4 on the road this season. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Killers back with new look, sound Nov 19, 2008
They played last night at Toronto's Massey Hall before a Jan. 23 return engagement at the Air Canada Centre -- their only Canadian stops. Get the inside scoop on the Canadian music industry with Karen Bliss. (Jam! Showbiz)
Bruins repel Leafs Nov 18, 2008
Thomas, featuring the sprawl jobs and whirling dervishes that have made his style a one-of-a-kind mystery, stopped 27 of 29 shots to backstop tired teammates to a 3-2 win over Toronto before 19,410 at the Air Canada Centre. The Bruins have recorded at least 1 point in each of their last seven games. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Bosh, Raptors beat the Heat Nov 17, 2008
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Leafs to take steps toward Burke Nov 17, 2008
The Leafs are currently a fast team, but not particularly physical although the salary cap and existing contracts might prevent Burke from making wholesale changes should he land the corner office at the Air Canada Centre. (). (Globe and Mail)
All hail the vivacious Queen of Rock 'n' Roll Nov 16, 2008
At Air Canada Centre in Toronto on Thursday ... The former Anne Mae Bullock is deemed the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll her rule, after a self-imposed eight-year retirement, now re-established by a 36-date schedule that brought her to Toronto's Air Canada Centre for a zesty, sleek spectacle on Thursday. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Ian ThomsenINSIDE THE NBA Nov 15, 2008
I first met The Raptor a few years ago at the Air Canada Centre. He came walking into the press room in the first quarter. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Lightning strike fast in firing coach Melrose Nov 15, 2008
STAFF PHOTO by Brett Gundlock/National PostBarry Melrose, ex-coach of the Tampa bay Lightning, watched his team practice at the Air Canada Centre, as the prepare to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs, October 28. The response from Tampa Bay Lightning players to Barry Melrose -- or lack of one -- led the club to fire its head coach Friday just 16 games into the National Hockey League season. (National Post)
Raptors in a quandary, to a point Nov 15, 2008
Calderon's health was the prime topic of interest after practice at the Air Canada Centre. The practice dragged on for more than two hours, leading to speculation that the extra work was needed to try to prepare the still wet-behind-the-ears Will Solomon for what could be his first starting NBA assignment in six years. (Globe and Mail)
Raptors fail to shut down Sixers Nov 13, 2008
" Font:Calderon left the game midway through the third quarter with a tight hamstring, but the poor defence was contagious for the Raptors on the perimeter.Philadelphia shot 54 per cent from the field, with outside shooters Andre Iguodala, Andre Miller and Willie Green combining for 55 points.The Raptors perimeter players did not hold up their end on offence either.Big men Chris Bosh, Jermaine O'Neal and Andrea Bargnani combined for 64 points. The rest of the team scored just 32 points on just... (Ottawa Citizen)
Bruins also likely to come courting Nov 13, 2008
Both parties want it to happen, but Burke now has options which means he may not be sitting in the big office at the Air Canada Centre by Christmas. By the time this is over, perhaps Burke could wind up as president of hockey operations for the Boston Bruins. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Wilson says Habs should take a hit, too Nov 11, 2008
"There might be a time to think about the punishment being on the team as well as on the player," Wilson said yesterday in response to the hit Montreal Canadiens forward Tom Kostopoulos laid on Toronto defenceman Mike Van Ryn on Saturday at the Air Canada Centre. Van Ryn, arguably Toronto's best defenceman of late, suffered a concussion, broken nose, lacerated forehead and a broken hand when hit from behind by Kostopoulos, and is out for about a month. (Toronto Sun)
Size doesn't matter to sexed-up Usher Nov 11, 2008
The Atlanta-based R&B singer who sold out the Air Canada Centre twice in 2004 on the strength of nine million disc-selling, four No. 1 singles-yielding Confessions, performed at Kool Haus Saturday night for a capacity crowd of 2,150 on his 14-city One Night Stand: Ladies Only club tour. The healthy complement of men who turned out for the $79. (Toronto Star)
Second Toronto team would be a fat cat Nov 10, 2008
Brad Humphreys, a University of Alberta professor who teaches sports economics, said many variables would be considered to calculate the rights fee, particularly whether the team would become a tenant at the MLSE-owned Air Canada Centre. The rights fee would be lower if the team rented the Air Canada Centre and significantly higher if the club operated another arena in the GTA area ... Likewise, Ganis said, the team's estimated value would be closer to the bottom range if it rented the Air... (Globe and Mail)
Grabovski gets the last laugh Nov 9, 2008
The 24-year-old Russian was hours away from facing the team that discarded him last summer, the Montreal Canadiens, and fellow countryman Igor Larionov was in the Air Canada Centre. After a couple of interview scrums in broken English with reporters this morning, the mischievous Grabovski startled the horde of players and reporters in the main dressing room by cranking the stereo full blast and then sneaking down the hallway to the showers like nothing happened. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Leafs recall Tlusty for Habs tussle Nov 8, 2008
Both made hasty exits in the Leafs' 5-2 road loss to the Boston Bruins on Thursday, but there is a good chance that Antropov will return to the lineup against the visiting Montreal Canadiens at the Air Canada Centre tonight ... K Montreal backup Jaroslav Halak was in goal last night, meaning sophomore Carey Price will meet the host Leafs at the Air Canada Centre tonight. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Leafs miss their wake-up call Nov 7, 2008
" The Leafs' mistakes in the first period were twofold: they were undisciplined and their up-tempo game was nowhere to be found. In fact, Toronto's game looked downright sluggish in the first two periods. Alexei Ponikarovsky and his linemate Antropov took unnecessary interference and hooking penalties, respectively, which Boston capitalized on for power-play goals. The Leafs, 5-5-4, also failed to utilize their team speed and swift puck movement that fuelled their surprising start. But now the... (Globe and Mail)
Expert: Last chance to see Shaq's farewell tour Nov 6, 2008
Attendance could prove mandatory at Air Canada Centre. Those Kennedy Center plans Jan. 26 in D.C.. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Poor starts taking their toll Nov 6, 2008
But in two of the past three games away from the Air Canada Centre, the Leafs trailed 2-0 against the Boston Bruins on Oct. 23 and 2-0 to the New Jersey Devils on Oct. 29. The Leafs are back in Beantown for a game against the Bruins tonight. (Globe and Mail)
Raptors make late run, but lose 100-93 to the Pistons Nov 6, 2008
Despite a late rally that saw them get within two in the final minutes, the Raptors saw their three-game winning streak to open the NBA regular season come to an end Wednesday night with a 100-93 loss to the Detroit Pistons at the Air Canada Centre. Detroit, playing without newly acquired point guard Allen Iverson, forced a couple of bad Toronto possessions in the final three minutes as they ran their record to 4-0. (Toronto Star)
Canes' Wallin delivers in OT Nov 6, 2008
Niclas Wallin's long blast at 1:52 of overtime won it, allowing Carolina to escape the Air Canada Centre with two points. The shot also gave Peter Laviolette his 239th career victory, tying him with former Tampa Bay Lightning coach John Tortorella for most NHL wins by a U.S.-born coach. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pronger's OT goal lifts Ducks over Kings Nov 5, 2008
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Niclas Wallin scored 1:52 into overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes bested the Toronto Maple Leafs, 5-4, at Air Canada Centre to sweep a home-and-home set. The Hurricanes posted a 6-4 win Sunday in Raleigh. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Scott WraightNHL POWER RANKINGS Nov 5, 2008
Then came that game at Air Canada Centre, where the Leafs scored five in the final 20 minutes to hand the Blueshirts their first road defeat of the season. It was the first time New York had allowed five in a period since March 27, 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Concert Review: Feist, Air Canada Centre, Toronto, November 3 Nov 5, 2008
When Feist played the Air Canada Centre Monday night in Toronto, it was her fourth show that week in her adopted hometown. But far from showing signs of exhaustion or jitters about taking a stage she once warmed for The Tragically Hip, the Grammy-nominated, iPod chanteuse gave a powerful, intimate performance. (National Post)
Iverson deal could set stage for Pistons to go after Bosh Nov 4, 2008
Dumars's move may help the Raptors in the short term; they play the likely discombobulated Pistons tomorrow at the Air Canada Centre, improving Toronto's chances to run its record to 4-0. Any slippage by Detroit this season or next helps the Raptors' chances in the East, which can only help prove to Bosh that he's in the right place - just as Colangelo's acquisition of veteran forward Jermaine O'Neal was like the kind of gift that proves a fellow is serious. (Globe and Mail)
Leafs are nothing if not surprising Nov 4, 2008
Some nights they score five goals in the time it takes you to buy a $12 beer at the Air Canada Centre. Are these guys the most unpredictable bunch you've ever seen or what. (National Post)
Eye on the Hurricanes Nov 4, 2008
Advertisements Javier Serna, Staff Writer HURRICANES AT MAPLE LEAFS, 7:30 P.M. TODAYWHERE: Air Canada Centre, Toronto TV: FS CarolinasRADIO: WCMC-99. 9BURNING QUESTIONHow long will center Matt Cullen (groin injury) and right wing Patrick Eaves (sick) be out. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Homegrown darling leaves listeners charmed Nov 3, 2008
Leslie Feist, who counts to four with more fanfare than most, made her third Toronto appearance in less than a week on Saturday evening at Massey Hall, with one more local show (at Air Canada Centre tomorrow) still to come. Drawing heavily from the material of 2007's Juno-attaining album The Reminder, the chanteuse used hummable songs and low-tech stage effects (paper snow flakes and projected hand-made images) to charm a sold-out but passive house that cheered wildly only once, after the... (Globe and Mail)
$1.6 billion? Really? Nov 3, 2008
As Bay Street reels from the financial meltdown, it's business as usual at the Air Canada Centre ... The Maple Leafs haven't played a postseason game at the Air Canada Centre since May 4, 2004 and as every one of their fans is painfully aware, 41 years have passed since they won the Stanley Cup ... MLSE, a private company, also includes the Raptors of the NBA, a Major League Soccer team, two television networks, the Air Canada Centre (second-busiest concert venue in North America), and interests... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
The man behind Feist's small-screen success Nov 2, 2008
Most fans headed to Feist's sold-out shows at Massey Hall tonight and/or at the Air Canada Centre on Monday are familiar with the charming, quirky music videos that have become the homegrown chanteuse's hallmark. After all, it was the Technicolor chorus-line vibe of her "1234" video that vaulted her into iPod superstardom. (Toronto Star)
Forbes: NHL's value highest in past 10 years Nov 1, 2008
The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, which owns the Maple Leafs, the Toronto Raptors, Leafs TV and the Air Canada Centre, pumps so many events and sponsorships through its assets that it is able to squeeze 41 cents of operating profit from each dollar of revenue. The Leafs are worth $448 million, tops in the NHL.. (ESPN -- NHL)
HEADHUNTERS: It's time for the NHL to crack down on hits Oct 31, 2008
"Everybody knows when he's on the ice what to expect," Lecavalier told the assembled media prior to the Lightning engaging the Leafs at the Air Canada Centre. "Hollweg has done it many times. He's a dirty player, he doesn't respect anybody. I don't know how he is off the ice, but on the ice guys don't respect guys like that. You can play hard, but you don't have to hit a guy from behind.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Canadian dancers impress with all of the right moves Oct 30, 2008
Murphy had a chance to directly compare the two, having spent the previous evening at the Air Canada Centre for the Toronto stop of the live American Dance tour. To be fair, the ACC was not the best venue for what was, given our emotional investment in the individual performers, an incongruously intimate event. (Toronto Star)
Kiprusoff, Flames douse Avalanche Oct 29, 2008
Final Score: Tampa Bay 3, Toronto 2 Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Vinny Lecavalier scored twice and Mike Smith was stellar with 37 saves, as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-2, at Air Canada Centre. Jussi Jokinen also scored for Tampa Bay, which has won two of its last three games after the club began the season with a five-game winless skid. (ABC 7 News, DC)
MLSE negotiating to acquire GolTV Oct 29, 2008
In addition to the Air Canada Centre, MLSE's assets include the Toronto Marlies of the AHL.. MLSE also manages and operates the Ricoh Coliseum and BMO Field in Toronto and the General Motors Centre in Oshawa, Ont. (Globe and Mail)
From Deep: On with the show Oct 29, 2008
I'm writing from an absolutely frigid hallway at the Air Canada Centre where Ron Wilson has the Leafs poised for a run to ninth place. All typos are because my fingers can't move. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Lightning take long-term view with Stamkos Oct 29, 2008
" Stamkos couldn't have been much more excited than to have a chance to play at the Air Canada Centre. He was raised in the Toronto suburb of Markham and said that Tuesday's game will be the first time in his entire life that he hasn't cheered for the Maple Leafs. More than 50 friends and family had tickets but the rookie had even bigger concerns than entertaining. Tampa's record was just 1-3-3 before facing Toronto. "It's been tough," said Stamkos. "Obviously, I didn't expect it was going to be... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
No sweat - for Leafs, anyway Oct 26, 2008
But that was no illusion last night at the Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs didn't have to shed blood, sweat and tears for their 3-2 victory over the Senators last night - and don't be fooled by the score. (Ottawa Citizen)
Faceoff: Figuring out the goaltending shuffle Oct 26, 2008
I'm not sure was happy to watch, however, the other night when I was at the Ducks-Leafs game at Air Canada Centre and Wilson pulled the Finnish netminder after overtime and inserted for the shootout. Which backfired. (ESPN -- NHL)
Leafs' Finger eager to make debut Oct 25, 2008
Finger's time to shine might finally arrive tonight, when the Leafs play host to the rival Ottawa Senators at the Air Canada Centre. If the Leafs' medical team clears Finger, who has been out of action for more than a month with a broken foot, he will make his debut. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Second Toronto team off table, Bettman says Oct 23, 2008
CHICAGO - Gary Bettman categorically dismissed a recent Toronto newspaper report that said some owners are talking about putting another NHL team at the Air Canada Centre, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs. "To say it's part of league discussion is absolutely incorrect ... we're not looking to relocate any teams or looking to expand," said the NHL commissioner at a news conference last in advance of today's general manager's meetings in Chicago. (Ottawa Citizen)
Wilson's shootout swap comes up short for Leafs Oct 22, 2008
They might have been the only ones at the Air Canada Centre not surprised by the move. "I've never seen it happen before," Perry said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NHL reportedly discusses second franchise in Toronto Oct 22, 2008
In fact, it would help them," he said. "They could make all kinds of money renting the Air Canada Centre to the other team. " Copyright 2008 Canadian Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 2008 The Sporting News On NewsvineRate Story:LowHighTop NBCSports.com storiesNBC Sports videos Sponsored links Sports Features About Us ? 2008 NBC Universal. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Toronto times two has support Oct 22, 2008
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, owners of the Leafs franchise and the Air Canada Centre where the team plays, stands to benefit from a second Toronto team, through rental costs at the ACC and potential indemnity fees the new team would likely have to pay. The news was greeted positively in Hamilton, which has long coveted an NHL franchise. (Ottawa Citizen)
Burke hopes make decision by holidays Oct 22, 2008
Burke, whose current four-year deal with the Ducks expires at the end of the season, told a large media gathering at Air Canada Centre on Tuesday that it was one of the most difficult decisions he's had to make. "Our owners are entitled an answer [by Christmas]," Burke said. (ESPN -- NHL)
Burke can't make up his mind Oct 22, 2008
The Ducks general manager, whose club meets the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre tonight, knows that the speculation of him becoming the next Leafs GM general manager would go away if he signed the generous long-term extension that was offered by the Ducks in the summer. But the usually decisive Burke, 53, remarked on Tuesday that this decision has been the most difficult verdict of his life. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Staples Center thrives with three major tenants Oct 22, 2008
The example that may most closely mirror what may develop in Toronto, should a second NHL franchise call the Air Canada Centre home, can be found in Los Angeles, where the Staples Center houses both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA. ... Having a second NHL franchise playing out of the Air Canada Centre may have some benefits to the NHL and even to MLSE, which could anticipate revenue from the additional 41 or so home dates and likely command a share of all the... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Second T.O. team long overdue Oct 22, 2008
Around 20,000 people can cram into the Air Canada Centre 41 times a year for regular-season games; a tiny fraction of the population that would attend if a ticket was actually available. Make twice as many tickets available and it would still be only a drop in the bucket, in terms of how many you could actually sell. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
A second NHL team in Toronto? Oct 22, 2008
They could make all kinds of money renting the Air Canada Centre to the other team. Richard Rodier, a Toronto lawyer who acts as spokesman for Mr. Balsillie on hockey matters, declined to comment. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Report: NHL governors considering second team in Toronto Oct 21, 2008
They could make all kinds of money renting the Air Canada Centre to the other team. . (TSN.ca)
Madonna delivers hard candy Oct 21, 2008
Madonna At Air Canada Centre In Toronto, on Saturday ... Complete with props and a slew of back-up dancers, Madonna performs for her Sticky and Sweet Tour at the Air Canada Centre on Saturday. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Infotainment Oct 20, 2008
Madonnatoronto: Madonna appears on stage at Torontos Air Canada Centre, as part of her north American tour. ap. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Madonna's publicist: no settlement finalized Oct 20, 2008
Madonna appears on stage at Toronto's Air Canada Centre, as part of her north American tour, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young) ~ADVERTISEMENET~ Madonna's publicist: no settlement finalized By RAPHAEL G. SATTER LONDON - Madonna's divorce settlement with her estranged husband Guy Ritchie has yet to be finalized, the singer's publicist said Sunday. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Penguins Notebook: Cooke skates, but not ready to play (Today) Oct 19, 2008
At Air Canada Centre, the staff also has vast streaming access on laptops and a touch-control Smart Board in the video room. Therrien is a little leery of such advanced technology. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Feist hits the road Oct 16, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008. Wed, October 15, 2008. (Winnipeg Sun)
Blues defeat Maple Leafs 5-4 in shootout Oct 15, 2008
Early on it looked like the Thanksgiving Day crowd of 19,045, enjoying a rare afternoon game at the Air Canada Centre, would be treated to a rout from the home side. Tomas Kaberle got the Leafs on the board a 3:22. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Toronto gets physical - too physical Oct 14, 2008
Before they went down 5-4 in a shootout at the Air Canada Centre, the Leafs showed they can get results if they fore-check hard and play a physical game. But they also know serious work is needed on special teams, as both their power-play and penalty-killing units were DOA for this NHL season. (Globe and Mail)
