 The united show of force helped trigger formation of a downtown arena study and talk of NHL expansion.The Chill was deeply involved in the process from the onset with Paitson appointed as the sole hockey/sports representative to the 10-person Sports Facilities Work Group that included members from the city, chamber of commerce, county and convention authority.The Chill actively promoted the city's efforts to build a downtown arena and in 1994 publicly committed to be the major tenant.