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Originally Posted by The Unknown Poster
I think because the old Arena was actually called Winnipeg Arena, it was easy for people to NOT call the new one by that name. When people discuss the past, they will say "I saw the Jets play the Oilers at Winnipeg Arena" and everyone knows what they mean.
MTSCentre rolls off the tongue well, in a way BellMTS Place doesnt. I still hear MTS Centre more than BellMTS Place. Even on TSN actually.
Dont think Bell will be dropping "MTS" any time soon.
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This is the biggest issue – if BellMTS Place was easier to say, people would say it. They didn't consider diction at all. I understand why they didn't say Centre, but BellMTS Arena would have been a way better option.
On TV I mostly hear BellMTS Centre. Because it's not as clunky – even Sara Orlesky says Centre sometimes still.
It's the same reason everyone says "IGF" or called CanadInns Stadium "CanadInns" – it has to sound good.