A massive rainstorm flooded a cornerstone of one of the NHL's hub city locations.
"We are assessing the damage and at this time are confident that it will not hamper our planning and preparation and we will be ready to host the return of NHL hockey as hub city," spokesperson Tim Shipton wrote in a statement.According to TSN Insider Darren Dreger, the NHL was not concerned.
Horrendous storm in Edmonton. Video shows water pouring into the entrance at Rogers Place, however, the arena isn’t damaged according to those on the scene. The NHL isn’t concerned at the moment. Oilers are expected to issue a statement with more detail.Edmonton was placed under a thunderstorm warning earlier that day by Environment and Climate Change Canada.This is a developing story. Information will be updated as it becomes available.
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