A group of Canadian and American businessmen who have made a pitch to buy the Phoenix Coyotes for $150-million (U.S.) want to bring NHL hockey to Saskatoon.
The group, officially known as Ice Edge Holdings, has been in discussions with officials from Saskatoon and Halifax about playing five Coyotes' regular seasons games in either community. Ice Edge is leaning toward Saskatoon, although no firm deal is in place. If the National Hockey League approves the plan, the Coyotes would play “home games” in Saskatoon's 11,300- seat Credit Union Centre against the Montreal Canadiens, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils and Vancouver Canucks.
If the Coyotes make the playoffs, Ice Edge would hold some of those games in Saskatoon as well. It also plans to move the Coyotes' farm team, the San Antonio Rampage, from Texas to Thunder Bay.
“Canada is obviously a tremendous hockey market, yet there are currently 6,000 kilometres of Canadian soil that have no exposure to the NHL in their home market,” said Daryl Jones, an Ice Edge partner. “Our plan from the outset was to work with a Canadian city that doesn't have NHL territorial rights issues, and also one that wouldn't be considered a threat to the fans in Phoenix.”
“It's a great opportunity to bring regular season NHL hockey to a Canadian city that otherwise would never have the opportunity. It is a great way to ensure the team stays in Phoenix for the long run, but partners with a Canadian city in the process.”
Ice Edge officials will present the idea – dubbed the “grassroots Canadian hockey strategy” – to the NHL's executive board Wednesday in Chicago. The group has no plans to relocate the Coyotes and sees the Canadian games as a way of generating additional revenue so the club can stay in Phoenix.
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Nothing like a quick day trip to Yorkton for a little Western Major Baseball League action. Just a few thoughts..
--I hate two lane highways. I hate two lane highways even more at night when campers and trucks hauling boats are on the road.
--Is Highway 10 dubbed "Roadkill guaranteed every 10-15 kms". MAN!!
--Why don't more people get out and watch the WMBL. Its good ball to watch and its the best thing we've got in Saskatchewan so why not??
--While I have stated it before, I will state it again. There is nothing like satellite radio when you are a sports fan driving down the highway. Listening to the Reds-Cubs while motoring down the road was tremendous. Then again, rolling home and listening to Hair Nation Channel 41 was outstanding as well. Round and Round by Ratt is truly one of the best songs ever written.
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OK some thoughts after Week 4 of CFL play.
--When you have three members of your o-line that are hurt, how and why does one keep blaming the quarterback???
--I never ever thought I would see Michael Bishop in the CFL again. Like I said in the previous post, Labour Day just got a thousand times more interesting. I can't wait to see the greeting Bishop gets from the East side fans. Maybe Mike Kelly is doing this to get the heat off. Why wouldn't you place a call back to Ryan Dinwiddie. Is Dieter Brock not available?? How about Sean Salisbury!!!
--What does it say about Casey Printers when the Bombers would rather chase Bishop down than him.
--A text received while in the pressbox from one of Regina's more known personalities on Saturday.
Kitwana Jones chased down a purse snatcher in Edmonton the other day. Good for him. When is Kenton Keith's court date??? OUCH!!!!! That is just downright nasty!!!!
--If the Riders woes on stopping the run continues next week, I shudder to think what Joffrey Reynolds might do.
--The Eskimos win might have saved their season. They got hammered in back to back games and were down 22-0. They could have easily folded their tent, but they rallied. Many might point back to what happened Saturday at the end of the year when it comes to where the two teams finish.
--B.C in the crossover or out of the playoffs altogether---perhaps!!
--Seeing Ray Elgaard on the field Saturday at halftime and then seeing someone else wearing his number only fortifies my belief that #81 needs to be retired by the Riders and soon.
--A dome would not have been the best place to watch a football game on Saturday when it was 30 above. October and November yes....July and August no!!!
--Hamilton is a better football club, but the Eastern final will once again be played in Montreal.
--How long will it take for the first outright dumb call on Sportsline tonight?? I'll be listening RP!!
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Did I see right on Global News Sunday that Martensville wants to be declared a city?? Whats the population of Martensville??? If they want to be a city, does this mean White City or Balgonie are right behind them??
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To one of my former co-workers. I got your message. I'm not surprised. If you want to, feel free.
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There's roller derby in Regina??? Could this take the void left behind by the absence of High Impact Wrestling?? If that doesn't fill it, maybe someone should think about this....
If this doesn't spell entertainment, what does???
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Call it the Queen City Ex if you must, but its still Buffalo Days or just "The Exhibition" to me.
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Cherry Dr. Pepper. Works for me!!!!
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Have a good Monday!!!
6 comments:
6300 people live in Martensville. Apparently, you need 5000 in SK to qualify.
Still hanging your hat on DD? Remember the lecture you gave everyone after week one? WEEK ONE!
Shows how much you know about the game Mitch. Maybe you should just buy a ticket and be a fan in section 27.
I however stated you would be eating those words in a few weeks.
Guess who is right?
I'll give you the section 27 tickets, I'll take your spot in behind in the nice confines of the a-c press box on the east side. I'll write the column this week. Bye-bye.
I don't know why everyone is hanging the Rider loss on Durant
1)He has no o-line
2)Lapolice shows no creativity--especially in the 2nd half
3)Dressler and Fantuz are his only real options
Rider fans want to know why this team never develops a quarterback. Its probably because they won't allow the club to. Harrell must look at this and wonder if he is the next guy to get this Harrell must play and then get rid of him treatment.
The above post is just synonymous of some idiots who can't look at reality. If Calvillo was playing behind this o-line, he would not be successful. If Durant was playing behind Montreal's o-line, he wouldn't have Calvillo like numbers, but he would be a lot better than he is now.
To the guy in Section 27:
The sun obviously baked what little brain you have.
Durant had a better day than Ray and that is with a substandard offensive line. If you want to bitch and complain about something, how bout bitching and complaining about the fact that our defence can't stop the run. Its embarassing.
I also agree on the fact our offensive line is not tremendous right now but I expect it to be better when Makowsky returns.
I'm starting to wonder if Mr. Section 27 is your old buddy Drew Remenda because he knows nothing about football and its obvious this guy doesn't either. Actually that's a lie, Remenda knows more about football than Mr. Section 27.
Steve
That was weak Steve. Please try and be a bit more entertaining next time. What a yawner that was to read - fell asleep midway through and just woke up.
Anywho, my comment is more directed at MITCH than Durant or the Riders.
How dare he scold fans after week one of the season on Durant's performance. He knows nothing but for some reason feels the need to "educate" us on the game. Save it Mitch.
You too Steve, yawwwwwwnnnnnn.
Section 27 ( i like that name actually :P)
Hey Section 27. Maybe read Vanstone's column today and see that Mitch isn't the only Durant supporter. In fact, why don't you being the football genius that you say you are tell me how someone who has no talent like DD led the team on a 100 yard plus drive and had them at the 20 on a 3rd and 1 only to have Jyles screw it up. C'mon genius. Here's a better idea....go troll on someone elses blog because you have already established that you're an idiot.
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