Belleville Senators Tickets

The Belleville Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. The team was formed in 2017 and serves as the American Hockey League affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators. With its rich heritage in hockey, Belleville has become a popular destination for both supporters and players alike.

Hockey is deeply entrenched in Belleville’s culture. The sport has been played here for over a century, with several players from the area reaching the NHL, including former Norris Trophy winner Doug Gilmour and Stanley Cup champion Alex Killorn. In 2017-18, Belleville welcomed a new chapter in its hockey history when the AHL granted expansion rights to an ownership group led by Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk. Though it was merely a matter of time before a team moved to Belleville given the city's hockey tradition and passionate fanbase, getting official recognition from the AHL cemented the franchise’s place in the hockey world.

The Belleville Senators play their home games at the CAA Arena, which seats up to 4,400 people. This intimate setting creates an engaging and electric atmosphere perfect for loyal Senators supporters who share a deep love for the game. The Belleville Senators have quickly gained popularity among local residents and have developed a following through social media and word-of-mouth marketing that goes beyond just the Canadian province of Ontario. The team even boasts its own dedicated fan club, called the Pipefitter Nation, which provides camaraderie amongst the fans of the Belleville Senators.

The team’s inaugural season in 2017/18 was a bit of a struggle, as they finished 29th out of 30 teams in the AHL. However, Things soon picked up, as the Senators immediately became a contender in the east division by the 2018-'19 season, finishing fourth and reaching the playoffs before being swept in three games in the first round. The following year, the team took another step forward, improving to third in their division, but fell to Rochester in a three-game sweep again.

As the Senators organization continues to build and improve its talent pool, the team will undoubtedly continue to push towards the top of their division. With players like Logan Brown, Alex Formenton, and Drake Batherson developing within the ranks, fans can anticipate an exciting on-ice experience with talented performers they can watch grow into future NHL stalwarts.

In conclusion, Belleville is rich in hockey tradition and has long been a destination for elite-level players. With the Belleville Senators now calling it home, ice-hockey aficionados have become regular visitors of Belleville. Many expect this strong start will be the beginning of a competitive AHL franchise with broad community support - offering loyal patronage in the form of sponsorship deals and game attendance, making hockey an even bigger part of life in Belleville.