Both the Wright State men's and women's basketball teams fill up dates at Nutter. The remaining prime dates for this winter seem to be largely filled with state high school girls volleyball & concerts & the Globetrotters & ArenaCross. UHL2.0 games would have to be WAY down on their list of date-worthy bookings.... Im not sure if the Bombers old home the Nutter Center is still an option or not. ...
Then Joe Pace Sr. and his not-so-secret backers should wait those "few years." Trying to stand up a new league - or a reconstituted FHL - for a couple of seasons waiting for some failing ECHL markets to come calling is NOT a sound business plan.I can see a few current ECHL markets in this league in a few years.
the brand had already been tarnished by the Fort Wayne ownership....
the brand had already been tarnished by the Fort Wayne ownership....
Well, at least four I guess, presuming they adhered to proper English grammar rules.... The video the UHL tweeted out today about renewing old rivalries is interesting, it seems like they may try some former UHL markets based on that statement.
There is recent evidence of that in the FHL, where the Danbury Titans owner decided to cease operations: "I decided this was not financially feasible for an organization like mine. Last season's injury list was long. Because of this, I refuse to allow my staff and players on the ice without proper medical coverage."... Insurance is very likely the cost that drives minor pro teams underwater in this decade...
This "New UHL" will not play a game. If you want to bet against me, I'll give you 100-1 odds.
This "New UHL" will not play a game. If you want to bet against me, I'll give you 100-1 odds.
This scenario reminds me of the North Atlantic Professional Hockey League (NAPHL) that former FHL principal Phil DeFranco tried to organize back in 2014. Announcement made, telephone press conference reportedly held with a charter team named (the Berkshire Black Bears in Mt. Adams, MA), another team reportedly added from Massena in Upstate NY. Then bupkis. The best laid plans of mice & hockey leagues.Considering they haven't made 1 single announcement about anything regarding the league I'd say odds are in your favor.
Hockey is a spectator sport. We're simply spectating.ARE WE FORGETTING IT'S NOT 2018 YET?
even expansion teams slated to begin in other leagues haven't set everything up and/or ARE WAITING FOR THE current season to be completed....
ARE WE FORGETTING IT'S NOT 2018 YET?
even expansion teams slated to begin in other leagues haven't set everything up and/or ARE WAITING FOR THE current season to be completed....
Kinda expected a little communication, like a "we're still trying to be a thing" message...
Nothing posted publicly since October.
Expansion teams are waiting to announce? Someone tell Portland they jumped the gun!ARE WE FORGETTING IT'S NOT 2018 YET?
even expansion teams slated to begin in other leagues haven't set everything up and/or ARE WAITING FOR THE current season to be completed....
Expansion teams are waiting to announce? Someone tell Portland they jumped the gun!
Relocations, maybe, but expansion teams would be smart to announce soon if not already. Waiting until April/May isn't ideal and can hurt if they don't have enough financial backing to take a big loss early. Consider who looks to be involved, I'm not sure that backing is there.