Monthly Archives: April 2009

So Scott Bordow of the East Valley Tribune in Mesa, AZ says the Coyotes move is inevitable. Move seems inevitable for Coyotes The EVTrib didn’t bury the lead and neither will I. After years of mismanagement, bad hockey and annual … Continue reading →

Didn’t I already use that headline? Ok, well, it’s 100% true now and we can put a number on it. NHL loan keeps Coyotes operating In February, the NHL gave the ‘yotes money and the ‘yotes used it to pay … Continue reading →

It’s official. Austin, Texas now has an AHL team and Kansas City still doesn’t. Texas Stars are part of AHL It’s a bit of a funky deal where the team has been accepted into the league, is the affiliate for … Continue reading →

Well, not in KC. If you read the KC Star, you would think all is silent. It’s not. The Toronto Globe & Mail actually covers hockey and has had some great articles the last couple of days. This is a … Continue reading →

Word is that there is a group that wants to put a second NHL franchise in the Toronto Metropolitan Area. A group, including a former NHL player, is said to have spoken with NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly about putting … Continue reading →

When I watched the video of the Independence CHL team’s press conference, one quote stood out like Bobby Clarke’s dentures. Short video of press conference In the press conference Paul McGannon says the NHL will be watching. Watching what? Why … Continue reading →

According to the Toronto Globe and Mail, the NHL will continue propping up the Coyotes franchise. Phoenix likely staying put for 2009-10 The Coyotes have a long term lease in the Glendale Arena so they just can’t up and move. … Continue reading →

Let me start with a positive comment. This CHL team in Kansas City is a good thing. The fact that they are playing in a building that is meant for minor league sports like this is a positive. A 5,800 … Continue reading →

Here is an interesting column from the Topeka Capital-Journal. Why is Kansas City not in line for the AHL? The columnist asks the pertinent question. There is not an AHL initiative to try to bring Oklahoma City into the league,” … Continue reading →

No big surprise here. The CHL is going to play in the KC area next year. Minor league hockey team coming to Independence Details about franchise ownership and the team name are expected to be announced at a news conference … Continue reading →