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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2013 14:26:22 GMT -6
Not sure about any effects on the IceCaps (re: realignment, which is necessary), but interesting nonetheless.
-The Houston Aeros (MIN) will be moving to Des Moines, Iowa. As per Michael Russo of the Star Tribune, the team will be named the Iowa Wild.
-Mind blank mania: The Peoria Rivermen (STL) were purchased by the Vancouver Canucks, with the intent of moving them to Abbotsford. Problem is, Abbotsford already has a team (the Heat, CGY), so that will be remedied by bringing the franchise back to its original home: Utica, New York. So Abbotsford gets a new franchise, while Peoria loses theirs.
There may be more, but this is what's confirmed, along with Adirondack (PHI) moving to Allentown, PA, in 2014 and taking the moniker "Lehigh Valley Phantoms".
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2013 15:19:15 GMT -6
 Map for next year at this moment. NY state is a cluster blank to be sure. |
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Post by bogo on Apr 18, 2013 16:50:16 GMT -6
I feel bad for Abbotsford. Yikes!
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Post by awan92 on Apr 18, 2013 18:52:03 GMT -6
If QC doesn't get that NHL franchise they're gunning for, do you think they'll try for a team in the AHL? Or will the Remparts be playing in their new arena?
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Post by wolfmannick on Apr 18, 2013 21:11:01 GMT -6
I still would like to see a team in Saskatoon. Maybe Calgary will move their farm team there in a couple years.
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Post by Guardian on Apr 19, 2013 12:06:25 GMT -6
Calgary got a sweetheart deal from the City of Abbotsford to put their farm team there.
The Flames will get bought out.
Why the Flames placed their farm team in Canucks territory I'll never understand.
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Post by wolfmannick on Apr 19, 2013 12:32:23 GMT -6
Fort Mac at the least should look to get an AHL team, its not like there's anything else to do in the city but drink.
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Post by IantheD on Apr 19, 2013 17:21:54 GMT -6
Sad to hear about the Aeros. Iowa had the Chops/Stars before they went to Texas.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2013 21:59:45 GMT -6
I feel bad for Abbotsford. Yikes! Why? The Abbotsford Heat draw flies to each game unless the Chicago Wolves come to town (can ya guess why?). If the Canucks have their farm team in Abbotsford, the attendance will increase significantly. Abbotsford doesn't care about the Calgary Flames. Which begs the question, what will become of the Wolves? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2013 22:11:14 GMT -6
STL will likely affiliate with the Wolves, barring someone else cutting ties.
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Post by shakinallover on Apr 22, 2013 11:54:04 GMT -6
Both Regina and Saskatoon could/should have teams. Along with possibly Fort Mac, western Canada could support almost 3 other franchises. Imagine the rivalry between Saskatoon and Regina!!
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Post by donwood on Apr 22, 2013 12:00:17 GMT -6
Both Regina and Saskatoon could/should have teams. Along with possibly Fort Mac, western Canada could support almost 3 other franchises. Imagine the rivalry between Saskatoon and Regina!! It would end the WHL in those cities and I'm not sure fans there would want the switch. |
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Post by wolfmannick on Apr 22, 2013 16:32:06 GMT -6
^ Fort Mac dosen't have a WHL team I'm sure an AHL affiliate for either the Oilers or the Flames would do well there.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2013 20:28:25 GMT -6
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Post by Guardian on Apr 23, 2013 21:30:28 GMT -6
What a gong show! Lame duck team next season. |
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