Shaun Semple said that the Regina Pats, a team in which he is a co-owner, had to pay $3.65 million to host the Canadian major junior championship. REGINA—The organizing committee chair for the 100th Memorial Cup says that a high fee to host the tournament has caused increased ticket prices and impacted attendance. Semple added that ticket sales for the tournament are around expected so far. That game had an announced attendance of 6,237 — the highest number to date at the Memorial Cup. The Halifax Mooseheads, who are hosting next year’s tournament, have already sent their season ticket holders an email saying that tournament passes will be $320.

Source: thestar May 23, 2018 21:56 UTC