The new Seattle hockey expansion franchise is expected to have its American Hockey League farm team play at the arena beginning in October 2021.
The Palm Springs arena is a joint project between the tribe and Los Angeles-based Oak View Group, which develops sports venues. “This project will create (550-plus) jobs, revitalize an undeveloped downtown property and support Cathedral City’s economic development efforts.” As part of its land deal, the tribe also contributed $5.5 million to relocate and build a new Cathedral City fire station, Grubbe said.
“We are excited to begin construction on this large-scale investment in Cathedral City,” tribal chairman Jeff L.
