Ottawa sports fans know their city's teams are never far from the headlines, and the latest news has local fans fired up. Senators drop costly two points in loss to arch-rival Canadiens is the newest development in Ottawa's passionate sports landscape.
Ottawa's Sports Scene
The Ottawa Senators remain the city's marquee professional sports franchise, playing out of the Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata. After years of rebuilding, the Sens have been building toward contention, and their ups and downs are followed intensely by a fanbase that stretches well beyond the capital.
The Ottawa REDBLACKS bring CFL action to TD Place every summer and fall, drawing some of the league's loudest crowds to Lansdowne Park, a stadium that has become a community hub on the edge of the Glebe. Ottawa Fury FC (and the newer Ottawa Rapid FC) have also built a passionate soccer following in a city that has embraced the beautiful game.
The Fanbase
Ottawa sports fans are known for their passion and loyalty, even during lean years. The city's bilingual character, French and English, means sports here carry cultural weight that goes beyond the game itself. A Senators playoff run unites the city in a way few other events can.
What's Next
Whatever the result on the ice, field, or pitch, Ottawa fans will be watching closely. Local sports radio, fan forums, and social media will be buzzing with reaction, analysis, and, inevitably, some passionate debate.
Keep following Ottawa sports coverage from Ottawa Citizen and other local outlets for the latest updates.
Source: Ottawa Citizen
